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- Get immediate access to restaurant industry news and resources
- Network with foodservice and hospitality leaders
- Exchange information with your peers
Explore our Individual Memberships
Individual Memberships are available to Foodservice, Hospitality and Retail operators in the following categories:
Media & Association Partner
Complimentary- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- Global Conference Calls
*Regional Membership As Qualified
*Global Membership As Qualified
Student
$50- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Education Partner
$150- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Young Professional
$150- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
Virtual Operator Member
$195- Single Virtual Membership
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
*Virtual Membership Only Available to Operators 50 Miles or Farther from an IFBTA Chapter
Individual Operator Member
$395- Single Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- One Certification Program Pass
- IFBTA Events Nationwide
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
Explore our Corporate Memberships
Corporate Memberships are available to multi-unit organizations that actively provide Food and Beverage services as an Operator to end consumers as a primary business, or individuals currently employed by such organizations.
Bronze - $7,500
(32% saving)- 10 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Regionally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- 10 Certification Program Passes
- 10% Discount for Additional Certifications
Silver - $20,000
(32% saving)- 30 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Globally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- Meet our Members’ Video Series
- 30 Certification Program Passes
- 25% Discount for Additional Certifications
Gold - $30,000
(53% saving)- 75 Individual Memberships
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings
- 10 Annual White Papers
- IFBTA Events Globally
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings
- Global Conference Calls
- Meet our Members’ Video Series
- 75 Certification Program Passes
- 50% Discount for Additional Certifications
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
Explore our Industry Partner Memberships
Industry Supplier Members are Supplier organizations or Individuals that provide technology and/or technology enabled products and/or services to the Food and Beverage industry, or individuals engaged in such activities for themselves or these Supplier organizations.
Allied Member*
$500- Company Listing with Link on IFBTA website
- CFTP Certification Access
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
- Limited Access to IFBTA Events Open to the Public, as Applicable
Note: This membership does not include in-person or virtual meetings, only a directory listing on the IFBTA website
Individual*
$2,500- 1 Individual Local Chapter Membership
- Quarterly Chapter Meetings
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
- Chapter-Based Meetings-in-Meetings (Excluding Regional Events in a Chapter Geography)
- Global Conference Calls
Sole proprietor – less than 5 employees
Chapter
$4,500- 1 Local Chapter Membership
- 1 Member at Local Quarterly Chapter Meetings
- Listing as Chapter Supporter on chapter Website/Page and Meeting Banners
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
- Chapter-Based Meetings-in-Meetings (Excluding Regional Events in a Chapter Geography)
- Global Conference Calls
Industry Supporter
$15,000- 5 Celebration of Technology (CoT) attendees per event
- Listing as CoT Supporter on event Website(s)/Page(s), marketing materials, and invitations
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
Regional
$30,000- 30 Individual Memberships
- 1 Member at Each Quarterly Chapter Meeting in North America
- Listing as Regional Member on chapter Website(s)/Page(s), Meeting Banners, and Invitations
- Celebrations of Technology
- Roundtables and Peer Learning Events, as applicable
- 30 CFTP Certification Seats
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers
- 2 Members at Each Regional Based Meeting-in-Meeting, as applicable
- Attend Global Conference Calls and Webinars
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
Global
$50,000- 50 Individual Memberships
- 1 Member at Each Quarterly Chapter Meeting Globally
- Listing as Global Member on Chapter Website(s)/Page(s), Meeting Banners, and Invitations
- Celebrations of Technology
- Roundtables and Peer Learning Events, as applicable
- 50 CFTP Certification Seats
- Access to 10 Annual White Papers (with Subject Matter Expert credit, as applicable)
- 4 Members at Each Regional Based Meeting-in-Meeting, as applicable
- Attend Global Conference Calls and Webinars
- ‘Meet our Members’ Video Series
* All membership applications are subject to IFBTA approval.
IFBTA benefits far exceed those of typical opportunities and networking many food and beverage professionals are afforded today. The chance to connect consistently with like minded industry professionals tops the list of IFBTA benefits and others include:
- Local Chapter Membership: Belong to more than a website! When you join the IFBTA, you’re joining a larger community of like minded, technology focused, food and beverage professionals looking to network, learn from each other, and brainstorm how to engage the industry with new innovations and solutions to everyday challenges. An IFBTA membership gives you a place to share your story and learn from those around you.
- Quarterly Local Chapter Meetings: When you join an IFBTA chapter, you get the chance to meet with others in your community for a seat at the table. Food and beverage professionals meet, in-person, consistently throughout the year to discuss the most pertinent topics they face on a daily basis. Chapter meetings provide opportunities for operators to connect with their peers as well as supplier representatives to brainstorm solutions to today’s most pressing challenges and discuss the innovations and successes they’ve seen in their businesses.
- Ten Annual White Papers: IFBTA membership includes access to 10 white papers annually and a member dashboard to share experiences, solutions, and innovations. IFBTA white papers focus on the most pertinent topics of the food and beverage industry and data that drives real-world revenue and profit you can take back and use in your business.
- CFTP Certification Program Pass: The IFBTA created a first of its kind, technology certification program – the Certified Foodservice Technology Professional certification. IFBTA members gain access to this program; a perfect solution for both the novice and experienced industry professional. Created and recognized by leading industry experts, educators, and operators, the CFTP program is comprised of 20 modules covering topics including technology trends, HRIS, loyalty and CRM, delivery, POS and Back Office, RFPs, and more.
- IFBTA Events Nationwide: Throughout the year, the IFBTA holds various networking and education events nationwide. Participants have the opportunity to network with peers on a global scale – something they don’t typically have at the local level – and can better understand how the food and beverage industry at-large sees the role of technology and the ways it can shape innovation and change.
- IFBTA Meetings-in-Meetings: The IFBTA produces Meetings-in-Meetings alongside leading industry conferences and tradeshows. These meetings provide deep-dive discussions and networking opportunities specialized for you and your business needs. Discussing hot-topics in depth allows attendees to walk away with action items to take to their teams and new ideas to implement for success.
- Global Conference Calls: The IFBTA coordinates global conference calls to shed light on today’s most pressing topics both in and out of the food and beverage industry. By including presentations on technology not specific to food and beverage, participants gain a better understanding of the innovations and advancements in technology that could be applied to their own businesses. Thought leaders and industry experts lead the calls to help participants better understand the ways in which technology can enhance their business and increase their ROI.
