Published on Sunday, June 14, 2026 The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently undergoing a profound structural realignment. For multiple decades, the foundational operational framework of the sector remained remarkably consistent: establishing consumer draw via an economically priced core protein item, such as a hamburger or chicken sandwich, utilizing standardized combination meals to elevate the…
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Ask any restaurant inspector what worries them most during a busy dinner rush, and they won’t point to a dusty light fixture or a missing floor tile. They will look straight at the handwashing sink. Under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code Inspection Report, a section titled “Preventing Contamination by Hands” contains three…
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ALL ONLINE COURSE PURCHASES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. Get Certified. Stay Compliant. Learn at Your Own Pace. The ServSafe® Manager Online Course & Exam (Online Proctor) bundle is your all-in-one solution to earning the industry-leading Food Protection Manager Certification. This comprehensive package includes the newly updated 8-hour online course and an ANAB-accredited online proctored exam, allowing you…
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ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program is a remote exam administered by ProctorU and an Instructor-Led Remote Food Manager Certification Course presented by HRBUniversal. This remote course is based on the 2022 FDA Food Code and taught in the format of the inspection report to allow participants to understand what the local regulator is reviewing…
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ServSafe® Courses & Exams are the most current and comprehensive food, beverage, and operation training programs in the industry. Our training programs are developed by the National Restaurant Association. We understand your concerns. A team of professionals, with hands-on experience in the food service industry, is available to you. HRBUniversal will make training convenient with…
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The food defense solution for foodservice and retail establishments. The SURE™ Food Defense Managers Instructor-Led Remote Course uses the SHARE principle to protect the global food supply. If food is your business, then you need SURE™ Food Defense Certified! SURE™ Food Defense using the SHARE (Strategy, Hazards, Accessibility, Restriction, and Enforcement) principle provides a solid…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on January 25, 2026 The conceptual boundary separating science fiction from operational reality is rapidly dissolving within the restaurant sector, where the once-futuristic notion of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable, contemporary technological pillar. This extensive “digital shift” represents not…
Continue readingThe leading solution for food service and retail establishments’ food safety is an essential part of any food service or retail operation. Understanding the risks and ways to prevent foodborne illness will protect customers and businesses from harm. The person in charge of a food service or retail establishment must know how and what food…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 28, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder & CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The 2026 outlook for the food service industry is characterized by two essential and complementary strategic shifts, both engineered to enhance profitability,…
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The contemporary threat landscape has elevated the urgency for rigorous food defense measures from a suggested best practice to an essential mandate….
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