insurance

Health-care reform's deep cuts

By Steve Brooks on Aug. 31, 2012

If you haven't started preparing for Obamacare, you're not alone. A July poll of 4,000 employers, by human relations consulting firm Mercer, found 56 percent had been waiting for a Supreme Court decision before planning.

Finding opportunity in a baby-sitting room

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 31, 2004

For the first time in months, Mom and Dad are intent on taking the kids out for a family dinner.

The smoking process

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 14, 2006

Smoke is complex. It can be subtle or overpowering. You need to know your stuff to manipulate it for great results. Take a look at the basics and not so basics of smoking food.

Taking care of customers with food allergies

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 01, 2009

Before you begin developing a food allergy prevention plan to better serve your customers, remember a few basics. Take all food allergies seriously. Treat all guests with food allergies with respect and understanding. And remember, there are no safe shortcuts when accommodating a guest with food allergies.

Health-care reform: What operators are saying

By Sam Smith on Sep. 01, 2012

There is a lot known about the new health care law, but there are still some rules left to be sorted out. Regardless, there is enough known that many in the industry are concerned.

The real estate scramble

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 14, 2005

Whether they're seeking to build box stores, banks, homes, or restaurants, everyone's throwing elbows in a rush to stick their flag into what seem to be the last remaining bits of real estate on the planet.

New IFDA Study Looks at $16 Billion

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 02, 2006

Titled "The Impact of Group Purchasing Organizations on the Foodservice Industry," the study traces the advent of GPOs and their success in the healthcare...

Food Tops List of Cargo Theft Items

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 14, 2009

According to LoJack, a provider of wireless tracking and recovery systems for mobile assets, “Cargo theft is a serious, ongoing problem that is very...

Financing

Hurricane Sandy revealed a lot about insurance coverage

By Margaret Shakespeare on Feb. 01, 2013

Hurricane Sandy caused an estimated $63 billion in damages across the East Coast. Restaurants contributed their share to the bill.

Lone Star, CalPERS settle self-dealing suit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 02, 2005

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon insiders have agreed to return $4.7 million to the company to settle a 2001 lawsuit filed by the California Public Employees Retirement System, a major shareholder.

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