healthcare

NRA attendees contend with case of Obamacare-itis

By Sam Smith on May 23, 2013

There were a lot of clues at the National Restaurant Association Show: The crowds waiting to get into the healthcare reform education sessions. The full schedule of the advisors at the NRA healthcare reform knowledge center faced every day.

Ahold announces agreement to buy Alliant

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 04, 2001

Royal Ahold, Zaandam, The Netherlands, has announced an agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, U.S. Foodservice (USF), Columbia, MD, to acquire all...

NRA Pushes Capitol Hill to Support Small Business Health Care

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 08, 2006

The HELP Committee today is expected to mark-up S. 1955, the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2005. This legislation would...

USF's Hernandez Advises Assisted Living Foodservice Managers on Recalls

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 18, 2009

ROSEMONT, IL (Sept. 18)—Foodservice managers must be prepared to respond to the growing number of food recalls and to prevent food-borne illnesses from...

Workforce

Labor unions set their sights on restaurants

By Dana Tanyeri on Nov. 01, 2011

Think labor unions are someone else’s problem? Think again. While unions and other workers’ rights groups haven’t fed well at the restaurant trough to date, that scenario is poised to change.

Financing

Sales over easy

By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 06, 2013

Breakfast emerged as the humble champion starting with the 2007 economic downturn, and it hasn’t stopped yet.

ID NEWS: Three VA produce houses merge

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 14, 2003

Three Virginia produce houses, all members of Pro*Act, have merged: Baker Bros. Produce Co., Richmond, VA, Quality Produce Co., Roanoke, VA, and Saville...

NRA Disappointed by Senate Opposition to Small Business Healthcare

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 12, 2006

The Senate held a "cloture" vote to remove parliamentary roadblocks and allow its members to vote on S. 1955, the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization...

Food

Cutting food costs, not quality

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2009

Chef Al Massa at Michael’s on East slashed costs, brought in more adventurous fare—and increased traffic along the way.

Beef 'O' Brady's Signs Five-Year Foodservice Distribution Agreement With Sysco

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 09, 2012

Beef 'O' Brady's has signed a five-year agreement with Sysco Corporation as its primary food distributor. Beginning in March 2012, Sysco will serve 185 Beef...

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