TransAct Blog

The Health Department’s decade-old practice of Restaurant Letter Grades isn’t what it seems. The appearance of a Health Inspector in your restaurant can be a frightening thing. They always show up unannounced, leaving employees to freak out anytime...

Sushi has extended far beyond its home country of Japan and is available in nearly every major city in the world — from fine dining restaurants to casual food chains to grocery stores. And it’s no wonder! It’s unique, visually appealing and delicious. Whether you...

Valentine’s Day is both a day to look forward to and a day to dread (as a restaurant manager, that is). Yes, more diners mean more income–which is always a good thing. But it also means more stress for your team as you try to deal with the Valentine’s Day dinner...

Convenience store food has a reputation problem. Or should I say, had a reputation problem.  Convenience store food used to be a punch line — a food that no one in their right mind would eat unless they were either desperate, out of options,...

Everyone knows the Nutrition Facts label — it’s been around so long that it’s become part of the background. Most consumers barely notice it. But for those that do, it provides important nutritional and dietary information that is used to help manage their daily...