Blogs
Speed, quality and health: LA smoothie truck combines robotics with self-order kiosks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ono Blends, a smoothie kitchen on wheels operated by Ono Food Co., offers tasty cold treats prepared and served automatically with state-of-the-art robotics.
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FastCasual reveals '20 Brands to Watch'
The list, which is in its second year, focuses on 20 brands that are less than six years old but have the potential to become future industry leaders.
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Everything food truck operators need to know about online ordering
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Online ordering is a crucial business channel in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as food trucks are venturing out to neighborhoods to do business and…
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10 reasons Fast Casual's Top 100 will be 'the virtual event of the year'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 2020 Fast Casual Top 100 winners will be revealed during a live, virtual gala May 15.
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You got the PPP — so now what?
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?
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3 solutions to CARES Act problems
by John Pepper — CEO, Boloco
Boloco CEO John Pepper describes several problems with the CARES act and proposes ways to fix them.
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6 ways to optimize your online menu to survive COVID-19
by Jen Kern — CMO, Qu
Customers are looking to food trucks to adapt quickly to their needs as well as acknowledge their pain. If you can comfort their fears with cozy, affordable…
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Food Truck Chronicles: How to survive COVID-19 and stay in business
by Laura Ann Hart — owner, Gaston Street Eats Co.
Laura Ann Hart, a food truck operator and restaurant owner, as well as marketing specialist, maps out how her business is overcoming the pandemic and is back…
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17 vendors offering freebies to help restaurants live another day
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As restaurants and food trucks struggle to keep their businesses open amid COVID-19, vendors are proving that they are ready to help.
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Deep dive: Pros, cons of integrating a commissary kitchen into the food truck operation
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
In the first part of this two-part series on commissary kitchens we examined what they are, types and issues relating to renting and using such a space option.
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Deep dive: Does your food truck operation need a commissary kitchen?
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Many food trucks are turning to a commissary kitchen for various reasons: need for space, ability to handle large event orders and to help reduce waste when it…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Attentive
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Attentive is a personalized mobile messaging platform for innovative businesses that can quickly become a Top 3 revenue channel.
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Everything food truck operators need to know about catering a wedding
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Couples are looking for more inexpensive ways to serve food to hungry wedding guests, and food trucks are emerging as a new leader. But there are some things…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Decision Logic
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
When experienced restaurant operators joined forces with expert technologists to form a comprehensive back-office platform, Decision Logic came to the industry.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Vert
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Vert Digital is an independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast with a team of 35, serving Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…
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A look at 2020 food trends
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
Food truck operators, just like restaurant operators, need to stay up to date on food trends coming into play.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…
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Passing the baton: Stepping back, but not far away
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Judy Mottl assumes editorship of Food Truck Operator, bringing a helpful perspective to an entrepreneurial industry that requires a forum to address a variety…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: AyrKing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
AyrKing is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency and profitability all start at the very beginning, according…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution combining a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud orchestration.
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