Key elements to opening a successful restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

World champion pizza maker and international restaurateur says it's important to be different, fresh and creative.

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…

Alabama KFC owner blames Obamacare for closure

January 2, 2014

A KFC restaurant in Chelsea, Ala., has served its last bucket of chicken, with the owner citing the Affordable Care Act as part of the reason for closing.

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…

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…

KFC bows out of Syria due to war, operational hurdles

November 6, 2013

KFC closed its Damascus franchise in October, citing "operational difficulties" driven by the country's ongoing civil war and food shortages. According to the…

Subway franchise group adds legal partnership

October 11, 2013

LegalShield and the North American Association of Subway Franchisees have teamed up to offer LegalShield's small business legal plan to Subway franchisees. The…

How to protect your restaurant from a fire

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

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…

Good Times loses 5 business days to Colorado floods

September 25, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported that it lost a total of 5.5 business days of sales throughout its system due to Colorado flooding. No significant damage…

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.

Burger King franchisee's new solution conserves 15 percent of oil

September 12, 2013

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants, a Michigan-based Burger King and Applebee's franchisee, recently installed the RTI closed-loop oil management system into its…

Restaurant loss-prevention event experiences double-digit attendance growth

August 16, 2013

The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (formerly NFSSC), recently completed its 34th Annual Conference, at the M Resort, Aug. 4-7, in Las…

Restaurant industry supports redefinition of full-time employee under Obamacare

August 5, 2013

On Friday, the National Restaurant Association applauded Congressman Dan Lipinski's (D-Ill.) efforts to change the 2010 Affordable Care Act law's definition of…

Dunkin' Brands' franchisee deploys loss prevention solution

July 30, 2013

Odyssey Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Remote Eyes digital video management systems, has announced that Dunkin' Brands' franchisee Franchise Management…