Syracuse food truck pivots in wake of COVID-19

October 1, 2020

The Elbita's Cocina food truck in Syracuse, New York isn't letting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic slow down its wheels.

Restaurants endure at least 1.5 monthly equipment issues

October 1, 2020

Repairing equipment can be a costly burden, especially in the limited-service industry, in which operators reported that a critical piece of equipment goes…

Treasury to forgive PPP loans in response to borrower complaints

September 30, 2020

The U.S. Treasury Department will begin forgiving loans to small business owners under the Paycheck Protection Program in response to complaints from borrowers…

Virginia state fair morphs into fair food weekend

September 29, 2020

While the State Fair of Virginia is not happening this year due to the ongoing coronavirus, residents will still have an opportunity to enjoy fair food as the…

Long Island mall hosting food truck market

September 28, 2020

The Walt Whitman Shops mall, in Huntington Station on Long Island is playing host to a food truck market.

San Francisco home to latest food truck race season

September 28, 2020

San Francisco will be the host of the next season of "The Great Food Truck Race," a Food Network reality competition show.

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…

No longer the alternative: The approaching future of local payments

While merchants will not be ditching card terminals anytime soon, they should take notice of the growing adoption of digital payments.

Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'

September 25, 2020

Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…

Trend-Toppers Edition: Starring Starbird, 'star' plants

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In the annals for hot food trends, chicken and plant-based menu items are definitely having their "moments." For proof, look no further than chicken-centric…

Minnesota town addressing concerns with food truck rules

September 25, 2020

Leaders in Prior Lake, Minnesota, are working on food truck rules given increasing numbers of mobile vehicles and community concerns about operations and…

Vero Beach food truck helps feed hurricane victims

September 25, 2020

The Dignity Food Truck, which operates out of Vero Beach, Florida, provided carryout food items to those impacted by the recent Hurricane Sally event.

Mobile, Alabama mulling first food truck regulation

September 24, 2020

City officials in Mobile, Alabama, are drafting the first-ever food truck ordinance and will meet in late October to discuss the initial proposal.

Food truck fiesta coming to a close in Ohio

September 24, 2020

The Food Truck Fiesta event, held in Rossford, Ohio, on Wednesdays will end next week.

'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants

September 23, 2020

Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…

SpotOn Transact secures $60M in funding

September 23, 2020

SpotOn Transact, Inc. a software and payments company, has secured $60 million in Series C funding. The round was led by DST Gobal, an investment firm, with…

Designing and creating a profitable food truck patio space

Whether you live in warmth all year long or you’re looking to take advantage of the summer sunshine, food truck operators should consider transforming unused…

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ICX Association names Elevate Award winners

September 22, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during a livestream earlier today.

Common health code violations and how to avoid them

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food trucks, like any food-based enterprise, come under heavy health and safety scrutiny. Find out specific ways and strategies to ensure you don't get in…

Illinois city revamps food truck rules

September 21, 2020

Food truck operators in Woodstock, Illinois have an updated set of rules to follow as the city council passed new regulations last week.