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US restaurant transaction decline easing up a bit
June 15, 2020
U.S. restaurant chain customer transactions were down -14% for the week ending June 7, revealing improvement for an industry hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to optimize a food truck drive-thru service
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing many things when it comes to food truck operation and one strong trend is deploying a drive-thru service to avoid patrons…
read nowCOVID-19 having big impact on Rhode Island food truck events
June 12, 2020
The PVD Food Truck season, in Providence, Rhode Island, typically involve dozens of trucks and draws hundreds of fans to the various events.
read nowFood truck 'takeover' proves to be a welcomed event
June 12, 2020
The first Food Truck Frenzy Community Parking Lot Takeover, which happened this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, already has lots of fans.
read nowTexas city drafting ordinance to allow mobile restaurants
June 11, 2020
City leaders in Carthage, Texas, are mulling a food truck ordinance to allow mobile eateries within city limits.
read nowDallas food truck teams with nonprofit to feed those in need
June 11, 2020
Cynthia Nevels, owner and operator of the Soulgood food truck in Dallas, Texas, is working with Feed the Front Line, a nonprofit, to provide hot and…
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Steritech 'Hometown Heroes' program helped 8,100 on front lines
June 10, 2020
Food safety company, Steritech, recently paid its respects to what it calls its Hometown Heroes — front line health, long-term care and emergency workers — in…
read nowVirginia city expands food truck operation rules
June 10, 2020
In an effort to help provide food options during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Virginia Beach is extending the allowance of food truck operations…
read nowNorth Carolina food truck pivots strategy in wake of pandemic
June 10, 2020
As food trucks can no longer serve up fare in business districts, due to stores and businesses being shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, a North Carolina…
read nowLong Island food trucks back to business
June 9, 2020
Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, Long Island, is back to being a home to local food trucks.
read nowParTech adds SynergySuite to Brink POS ecosystem
June 9, 2020
ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added SynergySuite to its Brink POS…
read nowBBQ truck serving up fare in Indiana
June 9, 2020
The Claudjada's barbecue food truck is now serving hungry diners in Logansport, Indiana.
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Restaurant transactions slowly rebound as dine-in service returns
June 9, 2020
Nearly three-quarters, 68%, of U.S. restaurants are able to reopen dine-in service as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and customer transactions are on a…
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Pros and cons of joining a group purchasing organization
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Saving on food costs is a prime focus for any food truck operator and one way may be joining a purchasing organization that provides a lower price point and…
read nowNorth Carolina food truck offers a Rastafarian philosophy
June 8, 2020
The Vital Seen food truck, in Wilmington, North Carolina offers not only a unique menu but a unique philosophy.
read nowPennsylvania city mulls revised food truck rule
June 8, 2020
Currently food trucks operating in Greensburg, Pennsyvlania must be at least 500 feet from any brick-and-mortar restaurant but city officials are considering…
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Keeping tabs on Top 100 winners' traits plus Oracle expert's pandemic-era performance tips
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On today's podcast, FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler gives her take on top traits of this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers winners, while an Oracle restaurant…
listen nowMaine food truck doling out lobster fare
June 5, 2020
Food trucks are rolling in Maine once again with several serving the Portland area.
read nowSt. Louis home to new food truck garden
June 5, 2020
The 9 Mile Garden, a food truck garden event, is opening July 3 at 9375 Garvois Avenue in Affton, St. Louis.
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Flexibility Act en route to president: Restaurant industry breathes sigh of relief
June 4, 2020
Better loan terms, loosened FTE rehire requirements and a longer coverage period are just some of the benefits of the PPP Flexibility Act passed by the Senate…
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