Financial Management Workshop

The Financial Management Workshop is a NACUFS workshop for anyone looking to advance their skills in financial management of collegiate dining operations.

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November 13–14, 2025 | Stanford, California

Sponsored by the NACUFS Foundation 

NACUFS 2025 Financial Management Workshop Agenda

 (last updated 8/26/25) 

Wednesday, November 12 

 

3 p.m. – Optional Tour of Stanford University Dining 

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Attendee Engagement Reception 

Thursday, November 13 

 

8 a.m. – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Financial Management Workshop (Day 1) 

Friday, November 14 

 

8 a.m. – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Financial Management Workshop (Day 2) 

 Attendees who complete the workshop will achieve the following outcomes:  

  • Take your financial acumen to the next level 

  • Grow your skills in-person, capitalizing on opportunities for networking and in-depth sharing 

  • Learn how to share your operation’s financial status with your team and with university administration 

  • Design dining plans to optimize revenue 

  • Identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce expenses 

  • Plan financially for things like equipment replacement and renovations 

  • Write a cost/benefit analysis using information from the InSights Operating Ratios Study by NACUFS 

  • Create a plan to train your staff to use financial data in their own decision making  

  • Grow your skills in understanding and creating reports and dashboards

 

Why Attend? 

  • Participate in interactive sessions led by experienced facilitators 

  • Network with peers in collegiate dining 

  • Enjoy learning on the beautiful Stanford University campus, as well as opportunity to tour Stanford University Dining operations 

 

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Facilitator

 Rich Neumann, M.S., FMP

Rich is the author of Financial Management for Foodservice. Rich is semi-retired and has worked in the College and University Foodservice industry for 42 years and has 34 years of experience as an adjunct Hospitality Instructor. He served as director of Culinary Services at Ohio University for over 16 years.

"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