MUFES 2024
Organized by Foodservice Equipment Reports, MUFES is a
one-of-a-kind event for foodservice equipment decision makers from
multiunit chains and noncommercial facilities. Two days of education
sessions provide advanced technical back-of-house content. Attendees
also will enjoy first-class dining, evening receptions and plenty of
opportunities to network and mingle during the event.
What can you expect?
Efficiently Growing Unit Count
Designing for Digital Menu Orders
Myths About Going Electric
Optimizing Your Kitchen Exhaust System
Industry Forecast 2024
Trends in Equipment Maintenance
And a special presentation you won’t want to miss!
Learn. Dine. Unwind





Where & When is MUFES 2024?
MUFES is being held Jan. 29-31, 2024 at the B Ocean Resort in Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla. Room rates are $309/night plus tax and $20/night resort
fee. Premeeting events will be on Mon., Jan. 29, with the Opening
Reception that evening. Meetings are on Tues., Jan. 30 and Wed., Jan. 31.
Reservations may be made directly with the B Ocean Resort
Highlights for MUFES 2023 included:
- State of the Foodservice Industry
- Findings from the Food Service Technology Center
- Rules, Regulations and Refrigeration in 2023 and Beyond
- Integrating Robots Into the Kitchen
- Kitchen of the Future
- Public-Private Partnerships for a Sustainable Future in Food and Beverage
- How to Minimize Equipment Downtime and Improve the Service Experience
- Steering Emerging Brands
Past MUFES Speakers

David Henkes
Technomic
Senior Principal &
Head of Strategic Partnerships

Peter Cryan
Consult Cryan
President

Deirdre Edwards
Arizona State University
Associate Director, Enterprise Development

Maria Mazon
BOCA Tacos y Tequila
Founder/Owner/Executive Chef
Participant on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Food Network’s “Chopped”
2022 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef-Southwest

Katie Green
Refrigerated Specialist
Director

Nathan Johnson
Arizona State University
Center Director and Associate Professor,
Global Futures Laboratory and
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Prakash Karamchandani
Balance Grille
CEO/Co-Founder

Rian McCartan
Swig
CEO

Andy Partee
White Castle Management Co.
Restaurant Innovations Manager

Steve Weiss
Steve Weiss Consultants
Owner

Richard Young
Frontier Energy
Director

David Zabrowski
Frontier Energy
Vice President

Allison Rezendes
Foodservice Equipment Reports
Chief Content Officer

Lauren Coughlin
Foodservice Equipment Reports
Managing Editor
Gain insights into what's working in 2024. Connect and have fun.
The Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium is becoming known as a "can't miss" event. In an intimate setting in beautiful Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
You'll have the chance to hear from industry movers and have personal conversations with a wide range of professionals.
Unwind with golf, cocktails, dinners and plenty of networking opportunities as you refine your game plan for 2024.
2024 Sponsorship Information

"Operators have a lot going on, from labor and supply chain issues to inflation. The FER editors have hand-picked subject matter experts to deliver real-world solutions at MUFES 2024. Our goal is to help you do your jobs better."