NFSSC FINALIZES ROUNDTABLE TOPICS

The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC), the leading trade association for loss prevention and security professionals in the QSR and casual dining restaurant industry, has finalized the topics to be featured at is conference-closing Roundtable Session. The NFSSC will host its 34th Annual Conference, August 4-7, in Las Vegas.

The Roundtable Session, is one of the conference’s highlight events – featuring three, simultaneous 20-minute interactive discussions on key challenges facing the industry. As the session’s wrap-up, a 15 minute overview and Q&A involving the entire group follows – allowing each participant to actively take part in topics that are most important to them, but still having the opportunity to learn solutions to other issues discussed. The sessions highlighted are:

Implementing Training and Awareness Programs
Exception Based Reporting
Loss Prevention and Operations – Working Together.

“The Roundtable Topics are looked forward to with great anticipation by our attendees,” said James Brussow, CPP, Dave & Buster’s Inc., and 2013 NFSSC President. “This session caps our entire program and typically entails some of the most lively discussions that will take place. It’s a great opportunity for loss prevention professionals to learn, share and develop solutions in a short amount of time.”

Sessions will be moderated by industry professionals who have a great deal of working experience and real-life practice in the highlighted fields. The Training & Awareness program will be headed by Mike Keller, Yum Brands; Exception Based Reporting will be moderated by Kevin O’Brien, LP Innovations; Loss Prevention and Operations will be conducted by Anne Sullivan, CKE Restaurants.

“Personally speaking, I get a great deal of value from the Roundtable topics,” said Ted Polensky, Director of Loss Prevention, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, and NFSSC 2013 Planning Committee Chair. “It’s an incredible experience to sit in a room with colleagues and competitors who willingly offer tips and best practices based on their own experiences to help others in the industry succeed. At the end of the day, we are all striving for the safety and protection of our customers and employees and these roundtable sessions bring out the best ideas, solutions and networking capabilities.”

NFSSC will host its 34th Annual Conference, August 4-7, 2013, at the M Resort Spa and Casino, in Las Vegas. The event features executive keynotes, educational sessions and workshops, roundtables, exhibits, scheduled practitioner/vendor meetings, and a host of entertaining networking functions. The education program will highlight speakers from the restaurant and loss prevention industry, presenting real-world topics and best practices, offering a host of solutions and insights for everyday situations.

For up to date speaker and conference information, or other event info, please visit, www.NFSSC.com. For more information about NFSSC membership or the annual conference, please contact Jim Forlenza, Executive Director, jim.forlenza@nfssc.com, or at 240-252-5542.