BLOG: AKFCF 2020
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Learning and Connecting at AKFCF 2020 in Nashville
This past February, the Cummings Resources team had the pleasure of attending the annual AKFCF National Convention. Hosted by the Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees, AKFCF is an opportunity for the KFC franchisee community to connect with one another, with valued suppliers, and to collaborate with the KFC corporate team. For the first time in over 10 years, AKCFC was held in Nashville — which is the hometown of the Cummings Resources corporate headquarters.
Signage Demands for KFC Franchises
As a leading signage manufacturer and installer for the QSR industry, Cummings Resources has supported franchisees of the KFC brand for exterior signage needs for several decades. Being involved with KFC construction and project developments, Cummings has years of experience handling signage manufacturing and navigating installation requirements while meeting each franchisee’s needs and investment in their quick service restaurants. Thus, Cummings is always an attendee at regional AKFCF shows and national events when possible. Not only does AKFCF give vendors such as Cummings a chance to build new relationships with franchisees, the show is an opportunity to connect with many franchisees that Cummings currently works with.
Kaitlin Ainsworth, Project Manager at Cummings Resources, attended the event and enjoyed visiting with many valued partners in-person. “For myself, this was the first time I got to see many people I work with,” Ainsworth said. At Cummings, we are committed to ensuring that our PM’s understand potential challenges and strengthen communication with all stakeholders.
Cummings Resources hosted a booth at the four-day event to showcase various signage solutions to KFC franchisees, and to give our partners a chance to talk about their current projects. “We are involved with AKFCF show to stay present with our clients, to discuss current projects, any concerns, and hear more about what has gone well and what has not,” said Cummings Resources Team Lead Allyson Mayfield. “It’s nice to meet face-to-face.”
Moving Franchises Forward at AKFCF
At the 2020 AKFCF National Convention, KFC franchisees had a chance to learn about select vendors and suppliers to support their retail businesses. The event also shared important changes in direction from KFC corporate, such as recipe updates among other exciting announcements. The Cummings team has historically held a giveaway for a free guitar at the company booth. At this year’s AKFCF Convention, Cummings decided to give away a certificate for a free channel letter set with the purchase of a complete building package. JEM Restaurant Management Corporate was the lucky winner of the special prize.
The 2020 AKFCF National Convention in Nashville was an exciting event full of information, networking, and exciting changes, and the Cummings team looks forward to attending again next year.
About Cummings Resources
Cummings Resources is a national signage provider specializing in design, manufacturing, and national roll-outs of new exterior & interior sign products. Cummings is headquartered in Nashville, TN, and serves market segments including retail, hospitality, food service, petroleum, automotive, and more. Even after 70 years, Cummings is among the fastest-growing national signage providers in the United States while maintaining a reputation as an industry leader.
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