Caleb Castillo

USDA SNAP June 16, 2026 11 min read

FNS Inspection Checklist: How to Prepare for an FNS Compliance Review or Inspection

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program plays a critical role in helping millions of Americans access nutritious food. Retailers that accept SNAP benefits through EBT systems are required to follow strict rules established...

EBT June 12, 2026 10 min read

Buying a Store That Already Accepts EBT? What Happens to the SNAP Authorization

Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, commonly known as EBT cards, have become an essential payment method for millions of Americans who rely on government assistance programs such as SNAP benefits. In most situations,...

EBT June 11, 2026 11 min read

EBT Transaction Rules: What Retailers Need to Know About EBT Transaction Regulations

Electronic Benefit Transfer, commonly known as EBT, plays an important role in helping millions of individuals and families access essential food products through government assistance programs. For retailers, accepting EBT payments can...

EBT June 8, 2026 16 min read

Common EBT Compliance Mistakes That Can Put Retailers at Risk

Accepting EBT as a payment method opens a retailer’s doors to a significant customer segment and provides a genuine community service to households that depend on nutrition assistance benefits. But that authorization...

USDA SNAP June 2, 2026 10 min read

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting FNS Authorization for Your Store

Becoming an authorized SNAP retailer opens your store to a significant customer segment while providing a genuine community service to households that depend on nutrition assistance benefits. The Food and Nutrition Service,...

EBT May 25, 2026 13 min read

What Should Be on an EBT Receipt? A Plain-English Guide for Retailers

If your store accepts SNAP EBT, your receipts are more than just a courtesy for shoppers—they are compliance documents that can help keep you in good standing with the U.S. Department of...

EBT May 25, 2026 11 min read

What Retailers Should Know About EBT Refunds, Voids, and Canceled Transactions

Electronic Benefit Transfer payments have become an essential part of the modern retail ecosystem, especially for grocery stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, and specialty food retailers across the United States. As more consumers...

EBT May 22, 2026 10 min read

What Cashiers Should Do When an EBT Card Won’t Swipe, Tap, or Insert

Roughly one-third of the US population now has easier access to food programs because of the implementation of EBT cards. There can be many issues at checkout, as the EBT card won’t...

EBT May 21, 2026 12 min read

Understanding EBT Compliance Requirements for Retail Businesses

Becoming an authorized SNAP retailer opens a significant business opportunity and serves a genuine community need, but it also establishes a set of ongoing EBT compliance obligations that every authorized retailer must...

USDA SNAP May 15, 2026 15 min read

SNAP Recertification Process: Renewing and Maintaining SNAP Authorization Without Compliance Gaps

For thousands of grocery stores, convenience stores, independent markets, and specialty food retailers across the United States, SNAP participation is an essential part of daily business operations. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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