Features

What your fall menu must have

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hint: Pumpkin isn't the only trending menu offering this fall.

Pretzel truck delivers Auntie Anne's brand to more snacking occasions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Auntie Anne's has discovered food trucks to be a great tool for strengthening its brand and making it more accessible to customers.

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Experts to share survey-proven success strategies on Sept 10 webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

What are the key success factors of the best restaurant brands? Join this Sept. 10 webinar to find out what owners, operators, staff and customers say are the…

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Taco John's deploys food truck to introduce new look

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Taco John's introduced its first official food truck in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to give customers a glimpse of its new look and to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Rolling Indulgence ready to roll for real following The Great Food Truck Race

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the Dayton trio behind Rolling Indulgence didn't win the $50,000 first place prize in season 10 of The Great Food Truck Race, they are looking forward to…

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Food truck wannabes get a crash course on 'The Great Food Truck Race'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

"Rolling Indulgence" made it to the seventh week before being eliminated from the competition, and while the Dayton trio didn't win first place, the…

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This chef fulfills her culinary ambition in a supper club

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This chef's mission, in addition to creating memorable guest experiences, is to help guests understand the hard work and passion that farmers and producers…

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6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.

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From dishwasher to supper club entrepreneur; a food trailer played a key role

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In following her passion, Deepa Shridhar gained culinary skills and learned the foodservice business from the ground up, a journey that included a food trailer.

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How blockchain technology improves food supply chain transparency and efficiency

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Blockchain technology addresses these concerns and improves food safety, supply chain efficiency, food waste and food fraud.

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Why the restaurant industry doesn't support minimum wage hike

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill to nearly double the minimum wage over six years, but it probably won't advance in the Republican-led…

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Hurricane Barry less severe than expected; food trucks already back in service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks contributed to efforts led by organizations such as World Central Kitchen, which supplied relief kitchens throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge and…

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Cousins Subs truck enters its third year, promotes the brand in Wisconsin

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cousins Traveling Sub truck has regular requests for events in the Milwaukee area in addition to scheduled stops, such as business parks. There are two to…

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Let freedom ring! Food trucks help Americans enjoy the Fourth of July

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

From coast to coast, food trucks will be on hand at local celebrations lasting between one and three days. The holiday offers a chance to promote the brand and…

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High tech food truck puts avocado education in the driver's seat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An avocado promotions agency has created a food truck with touchscreens to educate people about avocados. In addition to placing their order on the…

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Food trucks provide one pillar for the expanding SAJJ Mediterranean brand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The SAJJ Mediterranean brand consists of four aspects: restaurants, food trucks, catering and online/delivery sales.

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Atlanta couple pioneer a Tom + Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Laura Ann and Eric Hart, owners of the third Tom + Chee franchise, have experienced great success launching the first Tom + Chee food truck over the past year.

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Foodservice menus reflect shifting ethnic influences

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ethnic influences are not new, but they continue to shift. A pair of experts gave an overview of new ethnic influences on foodservice menus at the National…

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