Health insurance exchange launches for DC-area restaurants

July 8, 2014

Industree Exchange, a Washington, DC-based company, has launched to provide health insurance coverage specifically to local restaurants and bars. The…

XL Group, ProHost USA partner to offer insurance program to restaurants

April 7, 2014

XL Group and insurance program administrator ProHost USA have signed a new underwriting agreement to provide a packaged insurance solution specifically…

Restaurant association partners with eHealth for insurance enrollment

March 17, 2014

The National Restaurant Association today announced it is partnering with eHealth Inc. to offer tools and resources to industry employees looking to find…

Will CIOs be the final victim after a breach?

Recently, with the need to focus on Big Data, compliance initiatives (such as PCI, HIPPA, or SOX), and data security, the CIO has been elevated in status.

A road map to opening a new restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bruno DiFabio says negotiating the lease while keeping a low profile is an important step when opening a concept.

Obama administration extends health care compliance deadline for businesses

February 11, 2014

The Obama administration announced Monday that the deadline for mid-sized companies to comply with Obamacare regulations has been extended to 2016.

About the PCI Standards Council

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The Council’s five founding global payment brands have agreed to incorporate the PCI DSS as the technical requirements of each of their data security…

Why comply with PCI security standards?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Why should you, as a merchant, comply with the PCI Security Standards? At first glance, especially if you are a smaller organization, it may seem like a lot of…

Survey of small businesses shows continued concern over Obamacare costs

December 12, 2013

Small business owners are worried about the impact the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will have on their business operations, according to a recent survey…

Charitable collections – Taking Scrooge out of the picture

Make sure your cash collection container is equipped with a lock with a controlled key.

Christmas – Kids and hackers love this time of year

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

When people think of Christmas, most of them imagine family gatherings and good times. We often forget that from the end of Thanksgiving to the beginning of…

E-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS

November 8, 2013

Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…

How to protect your restaurant from a fire

Poorly cleaned hoods and ducts account for 21 percent of all restaurant fires.

Food Safety Forensics: New C.S.I. category

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Now, blame for food litigation is at the executive level, and criminal charges are common.

SSP America expands DTT surveillance partnership

October 8, 2013

DTT has announced an expanded partnership with SSP America's North American division. The relationship began in late 2011, and has continued to grow, with DTT…

Panasonic launches new video surveillance, security solutions

September 25, 2013

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, will showcase its latest video…

Franchise Association releases new Obamacare guide

September 25, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…

Last minute prep for the Oct. 1 Obamacare deadline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Health Insurance Exchange opens soon with an employee notification requirement for all restaurant operators.

Chuck E. Cheese's names Brinker veteran as safety manager

September 16, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has retained Tim Ferrell as its new national safety manager. Ferrell brings more than 15 years of risk management experience to Chuck E.

Restaurant health inspection scores pushed into spotlight

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While restaurant operators continue to maintain food safety practices, health inspection records are finding their way onto very public domains.