Financial Management Workshop

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 11/13/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)

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    • Non-member - $995
    • Institutional Member - $625
    • Industry Member - $625
    • Associate Member - $625
    • Associate Organizational Member - $625
    • Student Member - $625

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The NACUFS Financial Management Workshop is for anyone looking to advance their skills in the financial management of collegiate dining operations. It will take place on November 13–14, 2025, at Stanford University.

This workshop will allow you to take your financial management skills to the next level after completing the online  NACUFS Financial Management for Foodservice course, available on NACUFS Learn. 

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  • Grow your skills in person, capitalizing on opportunities for networking and in-depth sharing
  • Learn how to effectively communicate your operation's financial status to your team and university administration
  • Develop dining plans to maximize revenue
  • Identify opportunities to increase revenue and decrease expenses
  • Strategically plan for equipment replacement and renovations
  • Utilize the InSights Operating Ratios Study by NACUFS to enhance your operation
  • Prepare a cost/benefit analysis using data from the InSights Operating Ratios Study by NACUFS
  • Create a training plan for your staff to use financial data in decision-making
  • Enhance your skills in understanding and creating reports and dashboards


"Strong financial management skills are vital to the successful management of foodservice operations.  NACUFS is bringing together leaders in the industry to learn and share ideas on financial management best practices in the Financial Management Workshop. This collaborative gathering will provide the opportunity to learn financial strategies to better serve students and our universities and colleges.”  -- Rich Neumann, M.S., FMP


NACUFS 2025 Financial Management Workshop  Agenda (as of 8/26/25) 

Wednesday, November 12 

3:00pm – Optional Tour of Stanford University Dining 

5:30 – 6:30pm – Attendee Engagement Reception 

 

Thursday, November 13 

8:00am – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9:00am – 5:30pm – Financial Management Workshop (Day 1) 

 

Friday, November 14 

8:00am – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9:00am – 12:30pm – Financial Management Workshop (Day 2) 

 

Hotel and travel information is available on our website. Additional information will be sent as we get closer to the event date. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@nacufs.org.  

We look forward to having you join us at Stanford in November! 

Rich Neumann, M.S., FMP

Director of Culinary Services, Ohio University (Retired), Part-time Hospitality/Culinary Arts Instructor

Mid-State and Northcentral Technical Colleges and Freelance Food Service Consultant

Rich Neumann has over 41 years of Collegiate Dining experience and served as the Director of Culinary Services at Ohio University for 16.5 years before retiring on August 31, 2021. As the director, he oversaw sixteen culinary operations and a $48 million budget. During his tenure, he was involved with five major culinary services renovations worth over $60 million. He currently works as a Part-time Culinary Arts Instructor at Mid-State and Northcentral Technical Colleges and as a Freelance Food Service Consultant. Professional accomplishments include author and facilitator of the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Financial Management for Food Service online and in-person programs, NACUFS 2017 Theodore W. Minah Award, NACUFS highest award for distinguished service and advancement of the collegiate food service profession, served ten years as NACUFS Treasurer, four years as the Midwest Regional President, and presenting 54 interest sessions at various conferences.  In July 2013 he was a keynote speaker at The University Caterers Organization (TUCO) National Conference held at the University of South Wales in the U.K. The topic was benchmarking your food service operation. He has served on three NACUFS Professional Practices Review Teams including the 2014 Review Team at The Ohio State University.

He received his bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management and Dietetics and his master’s degree in nutrition and food science both from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

 

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Financial Management Workshop - In-Person Event
11/13/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)   |  1 day, 3 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required
11/13/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)   |  1 day, 3 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required The Financial Management Workshop will be held on Stanford University’s campus at the Munger Complex, November 13-14, 2025. We are excited to have you and the rest of the group come together in this intimate learning setting. This program encourages collaboration among participants as you expand your knowledge of financial management concepts, so come prepared to learn, share, and discuss.
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