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DoorDash launches $200M Main Street Strong initiative
November 13, 2020
DoorDash is launching a five-year, $200 million Main Street Strong pledge designed to empower local communities. The company said, in a news release that it…
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Des Moines food truck expanding into physical store
November 13, 2020
The Des Fresh Foods truck in Des Moines, Iowa is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at Cityville, at 550 Southwest Ninth Street.
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Study: Consumers prefer mobile pay
November 12, 2020
Due to COVID-19, contactless payment technology has been in high demand and has shown significant growth for both consumers and businesses. Appetize recently…
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Arkansas BBQ restaurant launches food truck
November 12, 2020
The McClard's Bar-B-Q restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas will launch its first food truck next week on Nov. 18.
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Blaze, Cousins, Torchy's, &Pizza, Slim Chickens CEOs: 'Chaos is the new normal'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this recent Fast Casual Executive Summit roundtable, &pizza Co-founder and CEO Michael Lastoria, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw, Cousins Subs CEO Christine…
read nowWashington State business owners team up on food truck
November 12, 2020
Two Kennewick, Washington business owners will launch a food truck later this month.
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San Francisco food truck brand debuts a vegan option
November 11, 2020
Senor Sisig, a decade-old food truck brand in San Francisco, California, is rolling out yet another truck, but this one comes with a menu twist.
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Community center offers a food truck experience
November 11, 2020
The Grow Community Center, Café and Food Truck is open for business in Park City, Utah and the inclusion of a food truck was a specific initiative by its…
read nowRitual, Square partnering to help restaurants reach new customers
November 10, 2020
Ritual and Square are joining forces in an effort to help restaurants attract new digital customers. The partnership integrates orders from Ritual app users…
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Revel helping brands bypass third-party delivery systems
November 10, 2020
POS and business management provider, Revel Systems, has launched a restaurant delivery management platform that allows brands to bypass third-party delivery…
read nowSMG taps Olo to give customers digital feedback
November 10, 2020
Kansas City-based Service Management Group, an experience management partner, is partnering with Olo, a food ordering platform, to allow SMG clients to solicit…
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Coming back from COVID-19: Tips, strategies and a silver lining
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A panel of fast casual brand leaders shared how they're on a comeback trail post COVID-19 during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit as well as insight on…
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Restaurant-transaction declines holding steady
November 9, 2020
Customer transaction declines at major U.S. restaurant chains held steady at -9% every week in October compared to the same weeks one year ago, according to…
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Chick-Fil-A franchisee launching food truck in Mississippi
November 9, 2020
A Chick-Fil-A food truck will be rolling through Tupelo, Mississippi thanks to a local franchise at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.
read nowFire doesn't deter Arizona food truck operator
November 9, 2020
Just three months ago the Fork & Fire food truck in Tuscon, Arizona burned down, but the owners already have a new truck up and running.
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Part 1: Top 10 food truck cities in the US
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
While you can find excellent trucks in most cities, there are 10 that stand out for phenomenal offerings of mobile eateries. Here is Webstaurant Store's list…
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Fast casual leaders talk gender inclusivity, how females can advance
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
There are more women than ever working in the fast casual industry, but it's still quite far from being a 50-50 gender split. Three female leaders share…
read nowOregon food truck owner launches restaurant location
November 6, 2020
Despite COVID-19, pandemic regulations and a shaky economy, an Oregon food truck is moving forward and expanding the brand.
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New Hampshire town gets a Thai eatery on wheels
November 6, 2020
The Total Thai Food Truck is now rolling around West Peterborough in New Hampshire.
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Is your brand WILD-worthy?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual has teamed up with Messner Reeves to create a certification program - Women In the Lead - recognizing restaurant brands that strive to include women…
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