IFMA The Food Away from Home Association Podcast

Mike Axiotis joins the latest episode of the CEO Exchange podcast from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association. Hear his journey from back of house to the President & CEO of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands and 2026 Chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors. 
 

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo The State of AI in Food Away from Home report, plus highlights from the upcoming Presidents Conference. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss a new survey about public food safety perceptions, as well as a rundown of trends from this year’s NACS Show. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss charges against the leaders of Subway’s purchasing co-op, plus a couple of big industry acquisitions. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss the latest news on nutrition standards, tariff impacts, c-store foodservice and more FAFH industry updates. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss the latest news on school nutrition funding, UMass’ big investment in the future of food and more FAFH industry updates. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss how tougher immigration regulations might impact food away from home, plus a look at a new study showing some encouraging trends for coffee consumption. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss the recent announcement of an additional $89 million to fund preschool nutrition programs, plus the latest updates from grocery and c-store foodservice and a look back at the industry response to 9/11. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

During this episode of The Weekly Takeaway from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, Communications Director Heather Lalley and Managing Editor Peter Romeo discuss the pushback against the proposed Sysco-Restaurant depot merger, new federal school nutrition funding and the latest moves in retail foodservice. Find The Weekly Takeaway on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Jerry Morgan joins the latest episode of the CEO Exchange podcast from IFMA The Food Away from Home Association. Association CEO Phil Kafarakis sits down with the CEO of fast-growing restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse to discuss the full-service chain's success and the challenges of taking over a company following the death of its leader.