News & Media From Elliot Maras
Alcoholic popsicle truck finds fast acceptance in Florida, adds franchisees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After developing a following among foodservice and hospitality accounts for all-natural, alcoholic popsicles, Buzz Pop created a food truck to make the product…
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Entrepreneur launches all-natural alcoholic popsicles, targets foodservice
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After recognizing the need for an all-natural alcoholic popsicle, this entrepreneur secured a patent, built a manufacturing facility and targeted foodservice…
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'How to' operations management topics drove reader interest in 2019
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food truck owners often find themselves challenged in running a business. Hence, they are anxious to know how other operators manage their finances, find…
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Local celebrity status keeps Seattle bakery in the limelight
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A reputation for good piroshkies undoubtedly played a role in the positive response to Olga Sagan's food truck, but high visibility in the Seattle market has…
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Piroshky truck builds awareness for Seattle bakery
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Olga Sagan, owner of a piroshky bakery in Seattle, recognized the growing popularity of food trucks in recent years and also saw its unique value in building…
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Florida ice cream vehicles find a niche in catering
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
South Florida entrepreneur Steve Popkin built a hobby collecting vintage ice cream trucks into a business focused on catering events.
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How a DC food truck spawned a cheese steak restaurant in south central New York
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
By relocating from Washington, D.C. to central New York State, a food truck operator was able to fulfill his dream of opening a brick and mortar restaurant.
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How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…
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Food trucks swing into action to help California fire victims
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food trucks once again play an important role providing food to evacuees, this time for those temporarily unable to work and first responders helping to…
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How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…
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Austin food trailer delights FCES attendees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Paperboy food trailer has gained a significant following in Austin thanks to its locally sourced food. In four years, the business has added a second…
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What to do when franchisees go rogue
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…
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Chef/entrepreneur spreads his love of Italian street food
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Over the past nine years, Nick Terzella has experienced the excitement of establishing a successful business in a fast growing industry that continues to face…
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Panera Bread SVP: 'Mission matters, purpose matters'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The complexities of operational excellence in the omnichannel environment are challenging restaurants, and employers are challenged more than ever to unlock…
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Pastry duo find mobile carts a perfect serving option
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Having created an infrastructure that allows French macarons to be delivered from their Sarasota, Florida kitchen direct to a franchisee, a mother/daughter…
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Talking With: Karl Boston and Ray Friedrich on the need for food truck consultants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food truck industry veterans Karl Boston and Ray Friedrich saw the need for a consultancy to help new food truck owners, given the continuing interest in food…
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'Aliens' bail out on Area 51 events, food trucks take a hit
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The two Area 51 events failed to deliver the crowds promised in rural Nevada, delivering a setback to food truck operators who had high hopes.
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Food trucks gear up to serve 'aliens' at Area 51 events
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government officials warn that food, medical and gasoline resources are limited in the desert outpost communities for a pair of planned Area 51 events this…
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Accolades as a consultant just weren't enough
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Serving as a consultant and running someone else's business didn't fully satisfy Edward Tallman's creative drive. A chef at heart, he loves to delight people…
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Dorian relief efforts enlist food organizations
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While the U.S. largely escaped Hurricane Dorian's wrath, areas along the North Carolina coast remain flooded and in need of relief. Food organizations are…
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