RESTAURANT
LOSS PREVENTION & SECURITY ASSOCIATION WRAPS UP ANNUAL
MEETING
Group Also Names 2014
Board of Directors
Olney, MD - The
Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association
(formerly NFSSC), recently completed its 34th Annual
Conference, at the M Resort, August 4-7, in Las Vegas. The
RLPSA annual meeting is the nation’s largest gathering of
security, safety and loss prevention professionals in the
casual dining and quick service restaurant chain industry.
Each year loss prevention professionals from around the
country meet at the Conference to discuss issues facing
security practitioners and develop strategies designed to
protect company assets. More than 300 LP professionals
participated in the meeting - a nearly 30% increase from the
year prior. Additionally, more than 70 vendor companies
presented products, services and technologies aimed at
keeping restaurant workplaces and their employees and
customers, more safe, secure and efficient.
The event was highlighted by a Keynote from Don Fox, CEO,
Firehouse Subs of America. Mr. Fox spoke to the power of
branding and creating a work culture of positive change,
optimism and commitment throughout the store and its
franchises. “The ability to stay customer focused and set
high standards is what has helped Firehouse achieve its
rapid growth,” said Mr. Fox. The RLPSA event also had a
positive impact on Mr. Fox who, after meeting such
impressive individuals at the Conference quipped, he may
have to look into creating his own LP and Safety department.
Registrants were also treated to a rare look at the inside
of security and loss prevention from one of the gaming
industry’s largest players. Chuck Barry, SVP Security,
Tropicana Entertainment Worldwide, shared insights on how
gaming houses utilize CCTV cameras and setup their security
operations. While the goals of both the restaurant and
gaming industries are very similar, the methods of operation
can be different. Mr. Barry challenged attendees to look at
their own security challenges through the eyes of other
industries to find unique solutions.
Other sessions included industry leaders presenting a number
of key topics including planning and preparing for
depositions, important changes in safety laws, phishing and
fraud scams, smart safes, controlling food costs loss,
emerging technologies and their effect on LP, mock disaster
preparation, analytics, and lively roundtable debates on
numerous industry topics including exception based reporting
and training and awareness programs.
“We’re extremely excited about the continued growth of RLPSA
and the annual meeting,” said Jim Forlenza, Executive
Director. “This is the fifth consecutive year of
double-digit growth for our meeting and it really underlies
the quality education being presented through a number of
exciting speakers – as well as the unique nature of our
networking opportunities. Education is the key to our
organization and our community.”
“The meeting is the apex of our industry functions, but our
goal is to now take that success and build even richer
resources for our membership and community so all our
members become better practitioners,” added Joe Verber, Taco
Bell, and newly installed President of RLPSA.
“The RLPSA Annual Meeting provides education and networking
in a truly unique atmosphere. We have strived to create an
environment where both members and vendors can engage,
exchange and learn from each other – and I believe that is
what makes the meeting successful,” added Verber.
RLPSA Announces 2014 Board of Directors: The RLPSA
also announced its 2014 Board of Directors – Joe Verber,
Taco Bell, will serve as President. Other Board members
include James Brussow, Dave and Busters, Rob Holm,
McDonald’s Corporation, Chris Manning, The Wendy’s Company,
Vince Vittatoe, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., and Anne Sullivan,
CKE Restaurants.
NFSSC Donates more than $3,000 to Three Square Food Bank:
Through the efforts of the RLPSA member and vendor
participants during the Annual meeting, a check for more
than $3,000 will be donated to the Three Square Food Bank.
Three Square is a member of the Feeding America program and
serves the Southern Nevada region.
RLPSA Announces 2014 Meeting Dates: RLPSA officials
also announced dates for its 35th Annual Meeting, August
3-6, 2014, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL.
For more details, please contact Jim Forlenza, Executive
Director,
jim.forlenza@rlpsa.com, or at 240-252-5542, or visit
www.RLPSA.com. |