Operators can now redeem for an astounding 300,000+ rewards. Beginning in January 2012, both College and K-12 members will also have the option to use points for airfare, hotel stays, car rental and other travel needs to get more personnel to their respective association conferences – NACUFS National and SNA’s ANC!
Education segments can now redeem points for travel to conferences…
On 08.25.11, In Operators, by Lisa
A unique way of counting up the points…
To: Yoerks, Ashleigh; Brancky, Paul
Subject: FW: FS rewards
Paul & Ashleigh,
Thought you may get a kick out of this…this picture was taken by one of our Kraft Reps when in an operator account in Edmonton posted in their Kitchen.
Hope things are well,
Erika Seggie | Kraft Foodservice | Sales Training & Distributor Marketing
On 08.19.11, In Operators, Testimonials, by Lisa
“We have been using the program for several years and it just keeps getting better!”
The web site is user friendly and the customer support either web-based or on the phone is outstanding.
We use the program to get gifts for our employees. They love the selection of prizes we present at our yearly party. We use the gifts for recognition throughout the year. I noticed the addition of professional events and will be offsetting our tight travel budget using the Foodservice Rewards program.
The Sponsors in the program offer high quality products and I have increased brand recognition because of the program. And because of the wonderful promotions, I have become aware of new products.
This program is a win win.!!!!!
Mary Ellen Tuma
Director of Foodservice
Annapolis, MD
97.4% of reward codes are entered on-line at www.foodservicerewards.com
In case you’re wondering, operators enter reward codes in the following manner:
Key in on line = 83.3% of codes
Scan in on line = 14.1% of codes
Mail in = 2.6% of codes
…taken from all entries January 1, 2011 – May 31, 2011
On 08.11.11, In Operators, by Tiger
I even have a special clear collection box so people can see how we’re doing…
“We’ve been members of Foodservice Rewards since 2003 and find it’s a great way to discover new products for our operation. Everyone is involved in collecting reward codes: I even have a special clear collection box so people can see how we’re doing.
Over the years we’ve redeemed points for a flat screen TV and several boom boxes for the kitchen and a stir-fry station which improves our working environment and helps with our already tight budgets.
Thanks Foodservice Rewards!”
Peter J. Kraemer
Director of Food Services
Beloit College
On 08.10.11, In Operators, Trade Shows, by Lisa
“Wow! I could not believe I had actually won!”
I received my IPad 2 in the mail about a week ago now and I really appreciated it! I always look forward to ordering the product with a Foodservice Rewards label on the outside! I’ve been collecting them for years and always get excited when I enter them and see what is available for purchase with them!
You have a great company and I’m not just saying that because I won the iPad!
Sue Harper
Kitchen Manager
Schereville IN
On 07.25.11, In Operators, by Tiger
Helps us get a lot of equipment like microwaves, blenders, robot coupes…
Foodservice Rewards is a great program. It’s easy to use.
In these days of very tight budgets, the program is a big asset because it helps us get a lot of equipment like microwaves, blenders, robot coupes, and lots of other items for free.
Liza Kline, RD, LD
Trinity Medical Center
Director, Patient Support Services
Rock Island, IL
Healthcare operator enters the one-hundred millionth reward code…
…and WINS 50,000 Bonus Points!
Congratulations to Rich Burlingame of Great River Health Systems, who entered the 100 Millionth Foodservice Rewards product code on Friday, June 9, 2011. Rich has been participating in Foodservice Rewards for just over 5 years.
Here is what Rich had to say about Foodservice Rewards and his big win!
“I really like it when I see product case come in with the bright yellow and black FSR label. I remove them, and make a pile of them by my computer. I admit that I let them accumulate for a while before I enter them. I see the stack, and tell myself I need to make some time to get it done….. I sure do not know what made me decide to make the time to enter my large stack of codes last week, but I am so thankful I did it. I smile when I think that during that “tedious” chore, I entered the One Hundred Millionth code!”
Rich Burlingame
Director of Foodservice
Great River Health System
West Burlington IA
On 06.16.11, In Operators, by Tiger
“We appreciate the fact that Unilever does the best it can through discounts and Foodservice Rewards promotions” writes Deborah Richardson…
Our family has owned Leo’s Market & Deli for the last 27 years.
We are located in Claremont N.H. and make all our own food from scratch. Some of the items are Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Chicken & Rice Salad, and Seafood Salad. In our deli, we only use Hellman’s Mayo. We have tried other mayo in an effort to reduce the cost. We have found that the competition is just not able to match the rich creamy taste of Hellman’s Extra Heavy mayo. We have also let our customers do a taste test with the other mayo companies and they also prefer Hellman’s. Even though it raises the cost of our product our customers also agree that it is well worth it.
We appreciate the fact that Unilever does the best it can through discounts and Foodservice Rewards promotions to lower its cost to us.
Deborah Richardson
Chef/Owner
Leo’s Deli
Claremont NH
On 06.01.11, In Operators, by Tiger
A chef is always balancing purchasing, compliance, and cost control. Your food supplier rep. is trying to sell you on their “house “ brand of a certain item…
I got turned on to Foodservice Rewards several years ago while working a seasonal chef gig at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One of my fellow chefs had a pile of these yellow Foodservice Rewards stickers in his knife box and I asked him what were they and why did he collect them. Well he told me all the “Good Stuff” he had received from redeeming the stickers.
When the season finished, I moved on to an Executive Chef position with Doubletree Hotels & Suites. I was able to further my knowledge of the allure of Foodservice Rewards by visiting the website and learning about all the amazing products that are involved with the program. I also contacted my sales rep. from Sysco and several food brokers to gather more information.
I compared the “foodservicerewards.com” brands list with my corporate product compliance program and saw numerous opportunities in front of me. I can purchase the necessary products to meet purchasing compliance, run a good food cost, and receive Foodservice Reward as a bonus. The amount of brands and sponsors for food, cleaning products, and services gives a chef many options and selections for purchasing.
A chef is always balancing purchasing, compliance, and cost control. Your food supplier rep. is trying to sell you on their “house “ brand of a certain item. They talk up the benefits of purchasing a “no-name” item versus a national name brand. They do not always tell you that it’s their job to push the “house” brand for their sales contests or job compliance. BUT, when you weigh the benefits of a name brand product plus the benefits of Foodservice Rewards, it just makes sense to go with the quality choice of the selected sponsors and their brands.
The new website is great and so is the variety of rewards you can redeem your points for. I also enjoy the FSR Community and have joined several discussion groups.
Richard Ellman Chef
DNC Sport Service