Managing food costs is a key way to improve restaurant margins, and even small changes can result in big savings over the course of a year. Truckstop and travel plaza […]
04-30-2017 For all the various FDA regulations, there are many steps necessary to comply. Training employees is certainly one of them.
However, FDA points out four “effective steps to prevent violations of the minimum age requirements for the sale of tobacco products.” They are:
Adopting and enforcing a written policy against sales to minors;
Informing its employees of all applicable laws;
Establishing disciplinary sanctions for employee noncompliance; and
Requiring employees to verify age by way of photographic identification or electronic scanning device.
Darren Schulte, NATSO vice president of
membership, frequently visits NATSO members to review their locations and offers impactful merchandising and operational improvements.
He periodically shares stories about the great retailers he visits on the blog. Here is snap shot
of just a few.
Following the holidays, theft can increase as employees and customers alike start realizing they may have overspent on gifts. This infographic offers several easy, actionable tips that can help operators reduce shrink.
01-01-2017 The ability to evolve and change can strengthen a business and contribute to long-term success. Within the truckstop and travel plaza industry, shifts in consumer behavior coupled with increasing competition […]
11-01-2016 At Sapp Bros. safety starts with its safety mission that is hanging up in every location: Sustain zero accidents by providing a safe environment worked in by safety minded employees. […]
06-30-2016 Detect And Fix Any Leaks. The easiest and cheapest way to save water and money is to periodically check and fix leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment. Install High-Efficiency […]
03-01-2016The start of a new day can be hectic, but this list will help you keep it simple. You don’t need to check something just for the sake of checking it, but here are five key areas to check each morning.
10-29-2015 Take exit 8 off I-95 in emporia, Va., and you’ll find NATSO member Simmons Travel Center. In business since 1941, the location offers a haircut at their hair salon, a slice of pizza from Hunt Brothers Pizza and perhaps most importantly, a friendly smile to greet every customer. When you leave, you’ll want to come back or at least that is the goal at this family-owned location. “Our motto is bring them back happy,” shared General Manager Tony Moore.
06-20-2013 Russell’s Truck and Travel Center 2 has it all—a business built on Christian values, a one-in-a-million car museum, a family of owners skilled in grocery items and even a director of operations that sleeps on location.
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