A cashier grabs a disinfectant wipe, gives the payment terminal a quick scrub, and moves on. It seems harmless. Then the next customer inserts an EBT card, and the screen flashes a tamper error. The device is now bricked. No transactions until a technician resets it, and that call is...
Who Owns SNAP Compliance in a Franchised Food Store?
A business fronting a franchise offers a form of comfort. It provides the impression that the company manages the operations. It provides the assurance that there is a corporate department that manages and oversees the necessary operations and the local laws and regulations. In light of this, if a franchised...
Why Manager Override Logs Matter for SNAP-Heavy Stores
Picture a busy Friday afternoon. The line runs three deep. A cashier scans a case of soda on an EBT sale, and the register throws a block. Instead of stopping, someone taps in a manager code and pushes the sale through. Nobody writes it down. Nobody remembers it a week...
USDA SNAP Compliance Audits: What Retailers Need to Know and How to Prepare
For retailers who are SNAP authorized, compliance is not a choice, it is a necessity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) closely watches participating stores to make sure they follow the rules. The USDA SNAP compliance audit is one of the major oversight tools. The audits can be intimidating for...