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From food truck to 5 restaurants: one entrepreneur's story
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While a commissary gave David Choi the venue for his first restaurant, his food truck experience gave him the skills needed to prepare and serve food to…
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Seoul Taco: A food truck entrepreneur success story
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A passion for food, combined with a desire to improve his lot in life and a little luck propelled David Choi, the son of Korean immigrants, to launch Seoul…
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Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…
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Chefs' inspiration: Personal experience drives the process, but other factors enter the mix
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Menu development is a team effort consisting of culinary, financial and logistics input. A balance is needed for a menu item to succeed.
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Foodservice leaders describe best practices for managing social media challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Managing social media messages is an evolving challenge for foodservice operators. A recent panel highlighted how some proactive companies are addressing the…
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Millennials: give us discounts, go easy on the apps
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the more eye-opening sessions at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville last month was a quick, question-filled hour-long chat with a varied…
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Franchise or company owned stores? Successful followers of both models offer insight
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The question of whether or not to franchise weighs heavily on the minds of foodservice establishments that must consider the benefits and challenges of…
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Investing for growth? Veterans flag top priorities
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel during the Fast Casual Executive Summit at the Nashville Omni explored the questions management should ask before investing in growth initiatives.
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Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza execs: Cloud technology gives a lift, but needs advocates
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cloud technology enables companies to respond faster to market changes and empowers employees to perform better, but change doesn't come without pain.
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Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…
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'Three 15s': Career paths vary, but success requires risk and commitment
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Speakers at the Fast Casual Executive Summit demonstrated the importance of taking risks to discover their own unique attributes, and to commit themselves to…
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How foodservice leaders predict global menu trends
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Menu experts predict global menu trends at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Foodservice CEOs weigh in on change
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.
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Summit attendees learn how to make change in 5 seconds
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Best-selling author and CNN commentator Mel Robbins tells fast casual leaders why they are likely just five seconds away from the best approach to their…
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Engine maintenance considerations for food trucks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A Ford Motor Company fleet service support supervisor offers some insight on maintaining truck engines that will extend the useful life of a food truck.
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California food trucks brave the smoke to serve firefighters and evacuees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
California food trucks overcome organizational challenges to serve food to firefighters and displaced northern California residents in the face of devastating…
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Food trucks spring into action to feed first responders in Las Vegas
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Las Vegas food trucks didn't hesitate to serve first responders and volunteers during the worst shooting incident in U.S. history.
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St. Louis roast beef chain enlists food truck to tackle new markets
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Seeing a big demand for sliced roast beef, Lion's Choice sees a food truck as a good way to expand its market presence.
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How safe is your truck’s food?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Nationwide data on food safety violations for food trucks is not yet readily available. Food Truck Operator's survey will shed light on today's food truck…
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Fall menus expand beyond pumpkin flavors to include ethnic ingredients
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Because pumpkin spice has become so ubiquitous across the industry, Americans are now looking for newer, more flavorful offerings.
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