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Garrett council leaders working on food truck ordinance
February 19, 2020
The Garrett Common Council, in Garrett, Indiana is working on a food truck ordinance and taking a page from nearby Auburn.
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Thailand hosting food truck festival to spur tourism
February 19, 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is hosting a food truck festival next month to promote the region's food and spur on the local economy.
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Oregon campus gets a student-run food truck
February 18, 2020
Students at Central Oregon Community College are now able to enjoy food truck fare, which is being run by students.
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Michigan officials mulling revamp of food truck rules
February 18, 2020
Muskegon, Michigan has had a mobile food ordinance for six years but officials are considering a revamp that would expand operational sites for food trucks.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…
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Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…
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How To: Improving your food truck marketing strategy
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
A strong marketing strategy is important for every kind of business, but especially for food trucks given the mobile nature and the increasing competition.
read nowTampa Bay food truck opening take-out spot
February 17, 2020
Heavy's, a southern style food truck based in Tampa, Florida is opening a take-out restaurant at 911 22nd Street South.
read nowFood truck content will benefit Delaware veterans
February 17, 2020
The annual food truck competition hosted by the Harvest Ridge Winery, in Marydel, Delaware, will once again benefit the local Disabled American Veterans Dover…
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Record 30,000 spend Valentine's Day at White Castle
February 17, 2020
Over the past nearly 30 years, White Castle has accrued quite a name for itself as a Valentine's Day destination, and that proved itself this past weekend when…
read nowToast lands $400M in funding
February 14, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…
read nowOswego, Illinois eliminates food truck license requirement
February 14, 2020
Officials in Oswego, Illinois are making it a bit easier for food truck operators by eliminating a license requirement for serving on private property.
read nowTexas city crafting food truck ordinance
February 14, 2020
Following a six-month pilot program, Bastrop, Texas is working on a food truck ordinance aimed at fostering culinary business operations.
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Passing the baton: Stepping back, but not far away
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Judy Mottl assumes editorship of Food Truck Operator, bringing a helpful perspective to an entrepreneurial industry that requires a forum to address a variety…
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WeWork launches workspace for restaurants
February 13, 2020
WeWork Food Labs — designed for food-focused entrepreneurs and companies that need a collaborative and flexible workspace — is now open in New York City. The…
read nowPanama City Beach food truck festival happening this weekend
February 13, 2020
Some of Florida's most popular food trucks will be participating in the third annual Panama City Beach Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival taking place Feb. 1…
read nowEl Paso food truck expands into brick-and-mortar location
February 13, 2020
Smash N'Roll, a two food truck operation in El Paso, Texas is expanding into a physical location.
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Curry Up Now opening in Sacramento
February 12, 2020
Curry Up Now, founded in 2009 as a food truck, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Sacramento location February 21, in the Ice Blocks center at 161…
read nowFort Hood food truck up and serving
February 12, 2020
Fort Hood, in Texas, is now home to a food truck that aims to modernize and improve the Army's culinary offerings.
read nowTwin Cities burger restaurant chain launches food truck
February 12, 2020
Parlour Burger, well known for its fare in Twin Cities, Minnesota, is rolling out a food truck.
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