The Bridge for
Complete Representation for Food Away From Home Formats
We created the Food Away From Home Association to represent all food service and related formats, suppliers, brokers and others (ex Smoothie Shops)
The Food Away From Home Association
Meets the Needs of a-Number of Food Service Formats That Do Not Have Their Own Specific Representation.
Food-Away-From-Home (FAFH) covers meals and snacks supplied by commercial food service establishments and by eating facilities in non-commercial institutions.
Our Food Service and Retail Formats
FOOD SERVICE FORMATS: The Food Away From Home Association's founders have been involved in the food service industry (as suppliers, partners, and media) for many years. Our new membership will include operators and franchisors as well as others such as food service providers, chains, distributors, associations, and more. We are also expanding into healthy option ideas and introductions for their customers (smoothie, juice, and yogurt).
Our Service Extends To:
- Smoothie Shops
- Juice Shops
- Yogurt Shops
- Coffee Shops
- Natural Restaurants
- QSRs
- Restaurants
- Food Courts
- Hotels and Resorts
- Hospitals
- Colleges/Universities
- Schools (K-12)
- Government Buildings
- Sports Training Centers
- Convention Centers
- Churches
- The Military
- Airports
- Water Parks
- Theme Parks
- Active Aging Centers
- Summer Camps
- Stadiums and Arenas
- National Parks
- Tourist Attractions
- Food Delivery
Our First Sub-Association: Yogurt Shops
The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) was created in 2013 to promote the quality and success of the rapidly evolving $2 billion frozen yogurt industry and to build an international frozen yogurt community. IFYA represents frozen yogurt shops, suppliers and consumers across the world.
The Family of Food Away From Home Sub-Associations
Summary: The Food Away From Home Association concentrates on the following food service formats for its efforts:
- YogurtShops.org: IFYA is our first sub-association and will continue to grow as IFYA. We will be using YogurtShops.org as a supporting and recruiting site for other yogurt shop owners and groups as well as suppliers.
- SmoothieShops.org: Our new sub-association for smoothie shops will be launched soon and we will be adding new members such as smoothie shop chains, independents and suppliers.
- JuiceShops.org: Our new sub-association for juice shops will be launched soon and we will be adding new members such as juice shop chains, independents and suppliers.
- BobaTeas.org: Our new sub-association for boba tea shops will be launched soon and we will be adding new members such as boba tea shop chains, independents and suppliers.
- CoffeeShops.cc: Our new sub-association for coffee shop operators (independents, small chains, regional chains) will be launched soon and we will be adding new members soon.
Grab-and-Go Solutions
The Grab-and-Go Teams Cover All of These Important Formats:
- • C-Stores
- • Hospitals
- • Remote Sites
- • Colleges
- • Offices/Factories
- • Hotels
- • Nutrition Stores
- • Natural Grocers
- • Military Sites
- • Schools
- • News Stands
- • Smoothie Shops
- • Yogurt Shops
- • Casinos
- • Office Supply
- • Arts and Hobby
- • Delis
- • Wineries
- • Farm Markets
- • Specialty Foods
- • Wine Stores
- • Natural Restaurants
- • Tourist Sites
- • Fitness Centers
- • Sports Nutrition
- • Golf Courses
- • Campgrounds
- • Schools
- • Airports
- • Micro Markets
- • Coffee Shops
- • Book Stores
- • Truck Stops
Full Food Away From Home Advisory Team
The founders of the Food Away From Home Association have assembled a team of industry advisors ready to support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and emerging brands with expert guidance on all aspects of the business. From operations and manufacturing to logistics, retail, and food service channels, our advisors provide strategic insights tailored to help brands navigate growth and expansion.
Whether it's understanding market territories, identifying customer segments, securing funding, or leveraging trade associations and industry events, our network offers invaluable expertise to help businesses thrive in the evolving food-away-from-home landscape.
Their consulting sites include ContractMFG.org (for manufacturing, ingredients, recipes, packaging), Lemonaders.com (for overall retail and food service advisory) and more.
An Expansive Array of Offerings to Members and Other Parties
We Have a Full Vendor Directory Offering the Best in Supplies, Grab-and-Go Products, Food Service Equipment, Insurance, Product Development, Menu Board Options and More.
Members Include Food Service Shop Designers. We Also Showcase the A-Number of Innovative Designs From Food Service Location Nationwide.
We Have a Full Roster of Topping Bar Suppliers, the Latest in New Toppings, Warmers, Containers, Cone Holders, Sneeze Guards and Topping Bar Equipment.
With Our Members, the Grab and Go Platform (www.GrabandGo.org) They Can Help Source and Create an Ideal Grab and Go Section For Food Service Operators (In Front or Behind the Counter)…
Learn From Our Supply Members About Adding In Additional Product Types Such as Gelato Bars, Smoothie Options, Coffee Programs and Juicing Possibilities…
Our supply partner programs and products are ideal for behind the counter and on the counter in many retail and food service formats such as smoothie shops, yogurt shops, natural grocers, juice shops, coffee shops, supermarkets, hospitals, colleges and universities, mass merchants, club stores, natural restaurants, vegan restaurants and many others.
* Other formats such as fitness centers, hospitals, colleges and universities, airports and others have smoothie shops, yogurt shops and juice shops as well
Food Service and Retailer Expansion into Kiosks, Food Court Concepts, Micro Markets and More
RETAILERS and FOOD SERVICE LOCATIONS:
An increasing number of retailers—including supermarkets, mass merchants, military exchanges, and commissaries—are collaborating with franchisors and other food service operators to establish in-store kiosks featuring smoothie, juice, coffee, boba tea, and yogurt concepts. Well-known brands such as Starbucks, Jamba, Smoothie King, Planet Smoothie, Red Mango, Yogurtland, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf have already integrated successfully into retail spaces, enhancing the customer experience with convenient, on-the-go dining options.
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The Food Away From Home Association is actively facilitating connections between franchisors and retail partners to introduce innovative food service concepts in stores, helping expand opportunities for both operators and retailers.
About the Food Away From Home Association
The Food Away From Home Association serves as the central hub for connecting food service businesses, retailers, suppliers, and industry experts. We're dedicated to fostering innovation, growth, and collaboration across the entire food-away-from-home sector.
Our mission is to provide valuable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights that help members navigate the evolving landscape of food service. From traditional restaurants to innovative grab-and-go concepts, we support all formats that contribute to the diverse ecosystem of out-of-home dining.
Through our specialized sub-associations and industry partnerships, we're building a stronger, more connected food service community that benefits operators, suppliers, and consumers alike.
Media Partner: Franchisee TV
Showcasing franchisors, franchisees/operators, food service providers, suppliers, and others in the world of Food Away From Home