health

Operations

How transparent should menus be? CSPI sues Jamba Juice to find out

The watchdog group has filed a class action against the chain, alleging it doesn’t disclose enough about what’s in its smoothies.

Workforce

What’s at stake with association health plans for staff?

New healthcare insurance options promise to bring down the cost of coverage for small businesses like restaurants, making a key employee benefit more affordable. Here, in layman’s terms, is what operators need to know about the new choices.

Sugary drinks are now banned from kids menus in Baltimore, and a statewide soda tax could be on California’s ballot in 2020.

A surprising quest begun by the industry a decade ago goes into effect Monday, with the focus on compliance rather than catching transgressors.

Restaurant Business Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in America.

Given that people have such strong feelings about cigarettes, it’s somewhat surprising that restaurant operators are up in the air when it comes to electronic versions.

Two new studies are calling for the disclosure of nutritional information on restaurant menus and a curb on food advertising aimed at children as partial but important ways to combat juvenile obesity.

Two-thirds of North American units are throwing in the napkin on Satisfries, which were introduced about a year ago with much fanfare about their lower fat and calorie contents. The home office acknowledged that sales were disappointing.

A report released today by Congress concludes that fears of mercury poisoning from seafood are overblown.

To eliminate veto votes from the growing number of guests requesting vegetarian options at its 12 locations, Fresh to Order, a fast casual based in Atlanta, made a switch.

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