Roberts, Kevin R.Barrett, Betsy B.2012-03-012012-03-012012-03-01http://hdl.handle.net/2097/13519embargo 01.2013Little research has been conducted in applying a theoretical framework to explore restaurant managers’ beliefs about food safety training. Understanding managers’ perceptions of employee food safety training is integral in assuring food safety education is provided for food handlers. The goal of this study was to investigate the antecedents that affect restaurant managers’ willingness to support food safety training for employees utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior. Results revealed that subjective norms and perceived behavioral control play a key role in determining if a manager or supervisor will offer training to employees. Implications for research and model development are discussed.This is an electronic version of an article published in the Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 14(3), 206-225. The Journal of Foodservice Business Research is available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wfbr20/14/3Food safety trainingServSafeTheory of planned behaviorManagerEmployeeRestaurant managers’ beliefs about food safety training: An application of the theory of planned behaviorArticle (author version)