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American consumers in no mood to give up daily coffee
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Americans are still gulping down the coffee despite increasing costs and concerns about inflation.
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Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological…
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Coffee outlook: Demand strong amidst declining consumer confidence
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.
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Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…
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Cold brew coffee resumes pre-pandemic surge
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cold brew coffee has resumed its pre-pandemic fast growth and is expanding in numerous serving settings to a loyal customer base that skews younger, higher…
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Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.
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Consumer coffee demand taking flight
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.
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Restaurant technology takes center stage at Elevate Awards
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
ICXA honored Elevate Award winners at the 2022 Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Columbus, Ohio.
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Trump or Biden? Veteran AAMA lobbyist calls it a wash
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Which candidate will win the presidential election? The AAMA's lobbyist John Russell IV cites a number of factors that will influence a very tight race in a…
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Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal government has introduced a simplified PPP loan application form in an effort to make the PPP loan process easier since the government announced…
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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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Pandemic hammers foodservice coffee sales; outlook uncertain
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Long-term, foodservice will continue to struggle to recover from COVID-19, as consumers will increase their economy focused spending. The lingering impact of…
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Finding the PPP loan process perplexing? Experts offer guidance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Expert panelists participating in a webinar offer guidance to food truck operators trying to navigate the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Package…
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Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans, for relief from the coronavirus pandemic, have been given a…
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SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…
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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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Costa Rican entrepreneur finds a niche with a food tuk-tuk
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A Costa Rican entrepreneur creates a food tuk-tuk, a motorized three-wheeled vehicle, and finds success focusing on catering events.
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Entrepreneur bases expansion on restaurant/food trailer synergy
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Expanding his New York-based restaurant operation to Georgia allowed Willie Degel the chance to launch a food trailer, which he hopes will let him leverage his…
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'Food Truck Alley' expands at NRF show in NYC
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Once again, food trucks provided attendees at the NRF show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City an alternative to the facility’s indoor…
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Restaurateur/TV personality Willie Degel launches his first mobile eatery
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Veteran restaurateur and TV personality, Willie Degel, has long recognized the brand building potential of mobile eateries, but he needed to have the right…
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