Content about Insurance

August 1, 2011
Marco's Pizza adds to franchise lending toolbox
Chain offers personal-guarantee insurance to aid franchise expansion
May 2, 2011
Filming in restaurants carries risks, benefits
Learn how to protect your restaurant and get the most out of a production.
April 18, 2011
Insurance Corner: A look at 'safety groups'
Commercial insurance agent, Maria Vicari, suggests "safety groups" as an insurance option
November 8, 2010
Health care timeline
While most elements of the new law will be phased in, certain mandates already are in place
November 8, 2010
Industry searches for ways to soften impact of health care reform
The race is on to stem the anticipated pain of the looming federal health care reform law
October 22, 2010
Restaurant industry moves forward on health care reform
Restaurateurs, experts gather at conference to discuss laws
October 5, 2010
McDonald's, others granted health insurance waivers
Insurance provider for McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Denny’s franchisee get reprieve on ‘mini-med plans’
April 4, 2010
A timeline for health care reform
As the federal health care insurance reform measure emerges from months of rancorous legislative turmoil, industry experts are beginning to understand how and when the sweeping law will impact the foodservice business.
March 22, 2010
Restaurants respond to health care reform
The landmark health care legislation that President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday will...
December 2, 2009
Denny’s exploring premium coffees
SPARTANBURG S.C. Denny’s is exploring an addition of premium coffee beverages, including espressos and...
November 15, 2009
Economic difficulties complicate keeping restaurants in the family
The planned year-end closure of the Blackhawk in Wheeling, Ill., after 40 years in operation...
November 15, 2009
Restaurant companies find creative ways to compensate talent
Restaurateurs are finding ways to offer benefits and perks despite the unrelenting downturn, runaway unemployment...
November 4, 2009
IFA opposes health care reform bill
WASHINGTON The International Franchise Association has voiced its opposition to the health care reform bill...
October 18, 2009
Employers prepare for hikes in unemployment tax rates
Restaurant employers across the country are being warned to prepare for significantly higher unemployment insurance...
October 6, 2009
Hawaii to raise unemployment insurance tax
HONOLULU Employers in Hawaii are being warned to prepare for significantly higher unemployment insurance...
October 4, 2009
For efficient, low-cost heath care, keep the government out
A couple of weeks ago I gave my daughter Hannah $200 to buy school clothes....
August 16, 2009
Potential health care expenses enough to make employers sick
Congress is considering several competing proposals to cover 47 million uninsured Americans. But such a...
June 17, 2009
Taco Bell franchisees prevail in insurance suit
NEW BRUNSWICK N.J. A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled that a company providing...
May 12, 2009
NRA endorses reintroduced health care measure
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association Wednesday voiced its support for the Small Business Health Options...
March 3, 2009
WRA cites industry job cuts as it lobbies lawmakers
OLYMPIA Wash. Industry advocates in Washington state are trying to use the economic downturn...
February 8, 2009
Now’s the time for the industry to get in the game vs. activists
For the past few years I’ve been warning restaurant operators about three game changers that...
February 1, 2009
Escalating health-care costs may force chains to raise employee contributions
Chain operators say that skyrocketing health care premiums will likely force them this year to...
October 12, 2008
Operators seek cure for insurance ills
As the price of health insurance skyrockets, food-service operators say the system needs a prescription...
June 1, 2008
Businesses need an information campaign to tell consumers that what they ‘know’ really ain’t so
The humorist Josh Billings once joked, “The trouble with people is not that they don’t...
May 18, 2008
Restaurant owners now in driver’s seat in insurance market
Less than two years ago the insurance industry realized record profits of $60 billion. In...
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