Blogs
Food sourcing for food trucks 101
Menu planning, storage layout and supplier partnerships all impact an efficient and effective food sourcing strategy for food trucks.
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Public officials take note: Food trucks are needed for disaster relief
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As state and local governments consider ways to best regulate the growing food truck industry, they should recognize the great resource food trucks present in…
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Looking to gain millennial customers? 3 handy tips
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Millennials recently became the largest generation in the workforce with over 53 million workers, ushering society into an unprecedented future.
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Food truck supplies 101: a handy checklist
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
A handy list of all the cooking, consumables, plating, cleaning, and safety supplies you should have on your food truck before you get started.
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4 keys to giving QSR customers the tech they 'expect' ... and more
A recent survey makes it official: Customers truly want technology in their QSR experience. Do it right with these four keys from an expert on all that is…
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How to choose the right food truck oven
Space, utility costs and volume are key when operating a food truck. By choosing the right oven, you can maximize your investment.
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Learning from Chipotle: 4 food safety program guidelines
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Chipotle has been repeatedly troubled by food safety concerns, causing its stock to drop and its fan base to dwindle. 23 years ago, Jack in the Box faced a…
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New fire code provisions planned for mobile cooking operations
The National Fire Protection Association has put forth efforts over the past couple of years to educate and promote the public on the importance of food truck…
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Operational needs and consumer trends: Does your cooking equipment cover both?
by Steve Obermeier — Director of Sales, Antunes
Equipment that shortens cooking times, while still providing a quality product, can help enhance a customer's dining experience.
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What insurance coverage do you need for your food truck?
by Joel Paprocki — Owner, Paprocki Insurance Agency
Due to the mobility of your business, finding an appropriate policy (or policies) can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, so let's break your risks down.
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Niche ethnic markets cling to cash; can they be converted to cashless?
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
In a world that continues to go more digital and mobile, there's only one way to pay for a tasty treat from these hard working vendors: cash.
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Water saving hand washing: a must for food trucks
Stretching water supplies while maintaining high hand hygiene standards.
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Infographic: How online reviews can make or break your brand
Research quantifies the impact online customer reviews have on business performance. The reviews play a bigger role in the selection of restaurants than…
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Summer maintenance practices for food trucks
by Sean McCallion — Assistant Director of Operations, Joe Warren & Sons Inc.
The warm weather brings out the customers, but the kitchen needs to have adequate ventilation for worker comfort and the proper functioning of food preparation…
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Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Entries are being accepted through June 9.
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5 digital signage future trends set to change the market
by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast
In the future, digital signage will be smarter, trickier and more personalized, and that's just the beginning.
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Food truck marketplaces play a growing role for the emerging food truck industry
by Erik Chan — Ceo, OrderParrot
Food truck marketplaces help food trucks solve the location problem by securing the rights required for the trucks to operate on their premises. They also…
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The anti-app: why messaging is the new loyalty program
More than 60 percent of smartphone users download an average of zero apps every month, and most of those are opened only once. Roughly 75 percent of consumers…
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One key to food truck success: the right mobile POS
An investment in a POS system should be weighed against better customer service and savings in labor and inventory management.
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4 mistakes killing your food cost margins
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Every step of the food production process has to be watched carefully in order to control costs. A veteran restaurateur offers four potential mistakes that can…
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