Facilities in 2026: Tech-Forward Leadership & Execution
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Insights for facilities leaders across retail, restaurant, grocery, and c-store operations.

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A VP of Operations Runs 26 McDonald's Locations on One Mantra: Stay Ready

Nimi Rama, VP of Operations overseeing 26 McDonald's locations and a 2013 Ray Kroc Award winner, explains why readiness as a default state across people, product, and equipment is the only way to scale consistency.
Facilities News Desk
May 5, 2026

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Leadership

Multi-Site Facilities Leaders Earn Strategic Status By Becoming Invisible

AI & Technology

AI in Multi-Site Operations Is Still on the Periphery and the Biggest Barrier Is People

AI & Technology

AI Work Order Intake Helps Facilities Teams Capture Better Data Before Dispatch

AI & Technology

Why Facilities Teams Risk Operational Disruption If AI Arrives Before Readiness

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Facilities Leaders  to Watch

Facilities management is the backbone of every successful operation, from retail stores to corporate campuses. Behind every smooth-running building, well-maintained site, or timely repair is a skilled professional keeping everything in order. These leaders not only ensure operational excellence, but drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and help companies thrive.

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AI in Multi-Site Operations Is Still on the Periphery and the Biggest Barrier Is People

Ladji Kouyate, technology sales leader and former General Manager at Cargill, explains why the siloed AI pilots happening in order management and collections today are setting the foundation for cross-functional orchestration tomorrow.
Facilities News Desk
May 5, 2026

AI Work Order Intake Helps Facilities Teams Capture Better Data Before Dispatch

Operations Leaders Calibrate AI Governance Between Startup Speed And Enterprise Caution

Why Facilities Teams Risk Operational Disruption If AI Arrives Before Readiness

When Facilities Teams Lead With Data, Restaurant Kitchens Stop Running on Reactive Mode

Leadership

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Facilities Teams Stay Invisible Because They Report on Activity Instead of Business Impact

Karen Gomez Diaz Granados, Facility Operations Manager, explains why FM's credibility gap is self-inflicted and how translating every incident into cost-per-seat and margin language earns a seat at the leadership table.
Facilities News Desk
June 3, 2026

Multi-Site Facilities Leaders Earn Strategic Status By Becoming Invisible

A VP of Operations Runs 26 McDonald's Locations on One Mantra: Stay Ready

When Everything Feels Urgent, Scorecards Help Facilities Managers Set Clear Priorities

ConnexFM 2026 Opens in Two Weeks, and This Year's Agenda Hints At Where Multi-Site FM Is Headed

Finance & Strategy

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10 Grocery Execs Changed Roles in March Alone, Here's What Leadership Churn Means for Facilities Teams

The QSR Industry's Pivot to Smaller Footprints Is Creating a Facilities Puzzle That Legacy Playbooks Can't Solve

The Facilities Buildout Behind RBIs 1,800 New Restaurants per Year by 2028

Inside the 'Internal Consultant' Mindset Shift Helping Top Facilities Leaders Shape Daily Decisions

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Tractor Supply Hits 2,400 Stores, Proving the Rural Facilities Challenge Deserves More Attention.

5,500 Store Openings Are Planned for 2026, but the Facilities Teams Behind Them Are Already Stretched

Circle K Extends Its Winning Streak As Official MiLB Partner

Facility Manager Workloads Are Spiraling, New Industry Index Shows

Sprouts Enters New York's Grocery Battleground

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Kroger Agrees To $2.5M Fine And $100M Equipment Overhaul Over Refrigerant Leaks Spanning Nearly A Decade

Driving Uptime Through Curiosity, Humility, and Direct Field Exposure

Facilities Teams Stay Invisible Because They Report on Activity Instead of Business Impact

Multi-Site Facilities Leaders Earn Strategic Status By Becoming Invisible

AI in Multi-Site Operations Is Still on the Periphery and the Biggest Barrier Is People

A VP of Operations Runs 26 McDonald's Locations on One Mantra: Stay Ready

AI Work Order Intake Helps Facilities Teams Capture Better Data Before Dispatch

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