There’s no need to explain what Groupon is, as the company’s omnipresence has spread like wildfire creating the most utilized discount concepts known to the Internet. Therefore, it’s no wonder why it’s become so successful among bargain seeking-consumers. The question critics raise, however, is can business owners afford to engage in a coupon promotion which more often [...]

In recent years, it’s been no secret the difficulty small businesses have faced just to stay afloat in the strained economy. Yet, a recent bill signed by the House of Representatives might be exactly what is needed to give these companies a new lease on life.
 
The National Restaurant Association has been watching closely as the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act was first [...]

California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has finalized regulations which require all employers within California to display a new posting regarding injuries that happen while on the job.The ‘Notice to Employees – Injuries Caused by Work’ posting must be displayed in a visible location frequented by employees no later than October 8, 2010. Failure to post the notice by the October deadline can result in fines of [...]

In recent years, the switch towards greener practices has positively influenced the way many industries perform business. Whether ordering biodegradable materials, reorganizing shipping tactics to save on gasoline output, and/or buying locally harvested, and sustainable products, all modifications help contribute to a healthier planet and a more Eco-centric mindset.
 
Recently, a noteworthy trend among restaurants looking [...]

 
At Vine Solutions, our goal is to assist and provide Restaurateurs with the tools they need to succeed in the ever-changing climate of the Restaurant Industry. Understanding that each and every client’s needs are as unique as their concept, Vine Solutions works intimately on an individual basis to specifically tailor the support we provide.
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California has long been the forerunner in the passing of laws for the betterment of the environment and health safety, hence, the newly passed law affecting Marin County and the City of Richmond.  
 
A material regularly found and used in the packing/transport and protection of food called polystyrene, (found in Styrofoam), has been officially banned because of its known carcinogenic [...]

There’s no question the food truck movement has gained significant momentum within the past year in most major cities across the country. What has yet to be determined, however, is whether or not the cities they inhabit, will allow them to stay.
 
Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York have come to represent the country’s major contributors to the mobile restaurant phenomenon. And yet, each [...]

Prior to 1993, the Federal Tax deduction rate for business meals was set at a reasonable 80% of the total cost. Since then, the rate has been set at a lowly 50%, creating a vast distinction between all other business expenses which are set at 100%. Many small business owners and restaurateurs see this disparity as a cause for complaint.  
 
The National [...]

If you have dined out at any major restaurant chain in the last several months (think T.G.I.Friday’s, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, or California Pizza Kitchen just to name a few), you might have noticed a significant addition to their menus; the implementation of healthier options for which to choose. Coincidence? Not hardly. As part of the new Healthcare Reform Package just [...]

The current law pertaining to the usage of gift cards can vary depending on the store or restaurant’s policy where the gift card is being redeemed or purchased.  However, this freedom on behalf of the retailer and/or restaurateur in creating their own rules  is dangerously close to being revoked.  With the recent proposal for legislation by Senator Ellen Corbett, she hopes to mandate that restaurants be [...]