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10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands
November 5, 2019
The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…
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Food truck park planned for St. Louis
November 5, 2019
Next spring, a food truck park, called 9 Mile Garden, will open at 9375 Gravois Road in the Affton Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, featuring food trucks and…
read nowLos Angeles Times slams plan to allow food trucks in national parks
November 5, 2019
The Los Angeles Times has dismissed a proposal by the Trump Administration to privatize national parks, including allowing food trucks, on the grounds that it…
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Dog Haus, Ike's, Zoup leaders say being trendy is definitely not 'where it's at'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The name of the game now in limited-service menu innovation has less to do with following the waves of trends that regularly sweep through food service and…
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Food trucks swing into action to help California fire victims
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food trucks once again play an important role providing food to evacuees, this time for those temporarily unable to work and first responders helping to…
read nowArmy foodservice specialist launches food truck to provide jobs for veterans
November 4, 2019
Michael Gropper, a former foodservice specialist in the U.S. Army, has launched a food truck in Aurora, Colorado, that provides jobs for fellow army veterans…
read nowTexas town plans food truck event
November 4, 2019
Dayton, Texas will hold Friday Night Bites, at 111 Church Street in downtown, featuring nine food tucks, live music, street dancing, children's activities and…
read nowWine and food truck event planned in Virginia
November 1, 2019
The second annual Wine & Food Truck Bash will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Wilderness Run Vineyards, 11109 Plank Road in Spotsylvania…
read nowFood trucks to help commemorate Atlanta subway system
November 1, 2019
Food trucks will be on hand when MARTA, the Atlanta, Georgia subway system, will hold a festival to commemorate 40 years of service on Sunday at the Avondale…
read nowHot dogs popular with Irvine's food truck fans
October 31, 2019
Hot dogs are popular in Irvine, California, so it's no surprise that two of the top four rated food trucks specialize in the traditional street food, according…
read nowFood truck gets caught in a political crossfire serving ICE employees
October 31, 2019
A Buffalo, New York-based taco truck found itself in the middle of political battle when it served Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers at a detention…
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How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…
read nowSouth Carolina town features a food truck village
October 30, 2019
Mean Street Eats, a food truck village, has emerged at the site of a former Bi-Lo supermarket on Meeting Street between Columbus and Spring streets in…
read nowLeBron James sends taco truck to feed first responders in Los Angeles
October 30, 2019
LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star who is among many Southern California residents forced to leave their homes on account of wildfires this week, sent a…
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With so many delivery options and so much competition, how can your restaurant create a successful delivery strategy that differentiates you from your…
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download nowSan Diego considers more flexible food truck rules
October 29, 2019
The San Diego Planning Commission has unanimously endorsed more flexible rules for food trucks, allowing trucks to have standing tables, shade structures and…
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Tork releases online modules to boost foodservice professionals
October 29, 2019
Tork, an Essity brand in workplace hygiene, has launched Reach for the Stars, a free online module series to help foodservice managers and owners improve their…
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Marketing on a shoestring? Yes, it can be done
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser
Social media gives operators with limited budgets a way to gain exposure to customers. Supporting charities and non-profits also helps, as a panel talk at the…
read nowLouisville food truck operators wonder if legislative victory will be short lived
October 28, 2019
Louisville food truck operators may have won a victory given the city's new food truck rules, but some operators feel their challenges may not be over…
read nowOregon health agency sets hearing on food truck rules
October 28, 2019
A public hearing by the Oregon Health Authority will be held today at 9 a.m. at the Portland State Office Building on proposed rules regarding food handling…
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