News & Media From Elliot Maras

Food truck expert finds his skills in demand in reality TV

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As one of the best known food truck experts in Las Vegas, Edward Tallman is always on call for helping out in any number of ways with special events involving…

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Pretzel truck delivers Auntie Anne's brand to more snacking occasions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Auntie Anne's has discovered food trucks to be a great tool for strengthening its brand and making it more accessible to customers.

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Taco John's deploys food truck to introduce new look

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Taco John's introduced its first official food truck in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to give customers a glimpse of its new look and to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Rolling Indulgence ready to roll for real following The Great Food Truck Race

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the Dayton trio behind Rolling Indulgence didn't win the $50,000 first place prize in season 10 of The Great Food Truck Race, they are looking forward to…

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Food truck wannabes get a crash course on 'The Great Food Truck Race'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

"Rolling Indulgence" made it to the seventh week before being eliminated from the competition, and while the Dayton trio didn't win first place, the…

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This chef fulfills her culinary ambition in a supper club

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This chef's mission, in addition to creating memorable guest experiences, is to help guests understand the hard work and passion that farmers and producers…

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From dishwasher to supper club entrepreneur; a food trailer played a key role

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In following her passion, Deepa Shridhar gained culinary skills and learned the foodservice business from the ground up, a journey that included a food trailer.

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How blockchain technology improves food supply chain transparency and efficiency

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Blockchain technology addresses these concerns and improves food safety, supply chain efficiency, food waste and food fraud.

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Why the restaurant industry doesn't support minimum wage hike

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill to nearly double the minimum wage over six years, but it probably won't advance in the Republican-led…

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Hurricane Barry less severe than expected; food trucks already back in service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks contributed to efforts led by organizations such as World Central Kitchen, which supplied relief kitchens throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge and…

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Cousins Subs truck enters its third year, promotes the brand in Wisconsin

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cousins Traveling Sub truck has regular requests for events in the Milwaukee area in addition to scheduled stops, such as business parks. There are two to…

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Let freedom ring! Food trucks help Americans enjoy the Fourth of July

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

From coast to coast, food trucks will be on hand at local celebrations lasting between one and three days. The holiday offers a chance to promote the brand and…

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Startup costs by the numbers: Food trucks versus restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The startup capital for a U.S. food truck is less than a third of that for a restaurant. Startup costs for food trucks in the U.S. are lower than in the U.K.

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High tech food truck puts avocado education in the driver's seat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An avocado promotions agency has created a food truck with touchscreens to educate people about avocados. In addition to placing their order on the…

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Food trucks provide one pillar for the expanding SAJJ Mediterranean brand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The SAJJ Mediterranean brand consists of four aspects: restaurants, food trucks, catering and online/delivery sales.

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Atlanta couple pioneer a Tom + Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Laura Ann and Eric Hart, owners of the third Tom + Chee franchise, have experienced great success launching the first Tom + Chee food truck over the past year.

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Foodservice menus reflect shifting ethnic influences

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ethnic influences are not new, but they continue to shift. A pair of experts gave an overview of new ethnic influences on foodservice menus at the National…

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Healthy diets continue to drive foodservice menus with CBD coming on strong

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the National Restaurant Show at Chicago's McCormick Place got a full rundown on menu trends for 2020 from researchers.

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Legal issues complicate what employers can ask job applicants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A pair of legal experts summarize what employers can and cannot ask job applicants, along with other changes related to employer/employee relations.

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National Restaurant Show keeps food truck owners up to speed on a fast changing industry

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While this year's National Restaurarnt Show did not feature as many mobile equipment exhibits as in recent years, attendees had a chance to learn about the…

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