Benefits for the Utility

Member Benefits for the Utility

Solutions To Serve Your Customers

Today, the foodservice business demands energy-efficient, cost-saving equipment that can cook food to perfection without compromising quality or taste.

It is important to the EFC to keep members informed of breakthrough technologies while providing and implementing practical solutions for labor, food cost and food safety issues.

The EFC is also a unified sales resource. As a member of the Council, utilities have access to profitable sales channels, at virtually no cost.

Through national and regional advertising; national trade shows, seminars and conventions; the influence of member utility providers, Resource sales centers, research facilities, and hospitality and culinary arts institutions – EFC can leverage your sales opportunities.

And as time becomes a more limited commodity, the Council works to provide utilities, manufacturers, allies and customers the best training, education material and industry news to effectively capture the growing foodservice market.

The Council is recognized as the preferred resource

for information and turn-key solutions for your industry.

When EFC members come together, our synergistic efforts provide foodservice operations throughout the country with partnerships, education and advertising – all the tools for your success.

Comprehensive Membership Benefits: For the Utility

Relationships

Members benefit from high-level relationships between the EFC, large customers and manufacturers. These relationships result in successful partnerships.

Educational Materials

The EFC produces educational materials to integrate into your marketing programs.

• Comprehensive training manuals for beginners through advanced students

Informational brochures, equipment fact sheets, and customer testimonials

Training

The EFC training philosophy ensures that our members have access to the nation’s finest and hands-on workshops.

• Foodservice Institutes for Beginners and Advanced Students

• C.O.O.K. (Chefs Outlook on Kitchens) and New Technologies Training

Customized On-Site Training for Utilities, Manufacturers and Customers

Trade Shows

The EFC participates in the most recognized national trade shows including:

• National Restaurant Association (NRA)

• American School Food Service Association (ASFSA)

• National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)

The EFC also provides assistance to local and regional trade shows

EFC Website

Increase your exposure on the web on this website (www.foodservice.org).

• Allocated space for your message and a link to your company’s website

• An industry resource for trends, forecast, energy cost and new technology data

Information on equipment manufacturers that are partners with the EFC

EFC Logo and Artwork

As a member of an organization with a highly recognized symbol throughout the foodservice industry, you automatically receive a national impression with the EFC name and logo for use in you marketing program.

The EFC EDGE

With competition being the stimulus in today’s economy, a business needs an edge to succeed. The EFC membership includes industry relationships; forecasts, trends and other research updates; educational and promotional materials; marketing support, advertising programs and trade show participation; training, networking and national recognition. It’s all part of your membership.

Why not join the Electric Foodservice Council today??

Competition is driving every industry and we continue to look for innovative ways of not only maintaining, but expanding our customer base while creating markets for new products and services.