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'Aliens' bail out on Area 51 events, food trucks take a hit
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The two Area 51 events failed to deliver the crowds promised in rural Nevada, delivering a setback to food truck operators who had high hopes.
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Food truck festival planned in Winston-Salem
September 23, 2019
The Winston-Salem Food Truck Festival will run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, on North Liberty Street in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina, according to…
read nowHow much to launch a food truck in NYC? $100K
September 23, 2019
A food truck in New York City requires a start-up cost of $100,000 — at least that's the claim of one food truck owner, according to a CNBC report.
read nowGeorgia town plans food truck round-up
September 20, 2019
A Food Truck Round-Up will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven, Georgia, including movies, kids' activities and live…
read nowStaten Island food truck festival planned
September 20, 2019
A food truck festival will be held at the Staten Island Mall today, from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. in New Springville, New York…
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Food trucks gear up to serve 'aliens' at Area 51 events
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government officials warn that food, medical and gasoline resources are limited in the desert outpost communities for a pair of planned Area 51 events this…
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&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens
September 19, 2019
D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…
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Everything you need to know about First Fridays
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
First Fridays are a growing trend in cities, and they're an excellent opportunity for food trucks to integrate with the community. Try offering specials or…
read nowCleveland suburb to hold food truck festival
September 19, 2019
The Fairview Park Food Truck Festival in Fairview Park, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Fairview High School…
read nowFood truck festival planned for Chicago suburb
September 19, 2019
The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association's Food Truck Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion in Naperville, Illinois, a…
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Arby's Meathouse welcoming Area 51 aliens with special menu
September 19, 2019
If any aliens make it to the "Storm Area 51 Basecamp" event Saturday in Hiko, Nevada, Arby's is making sure they get a taste of Planet Earth.
read nowLittle Rock food truck festival returns Sunday
September 18, 2019
The ninth annual Main Street Food Truck Festival, featuring a record 84 registered food trucks, will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday in downtown…
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Touchbistro raises $119.24M to expand payments portfolio
September 18, 2019
Touchbistro, a provider of foodservice iPad and POS payment solutions, has raised CDN$158 million ($119.24 USD) in Series E funding in a round led by Omers…
read nowTop 5 Minneapolis food trucks feature traditional American, Latin flavors
September 17, 2019
Midwesterners like traditional American fare, but Latin flavors are catching on, according to a CBS Local report. That much is evident from the five most…
read nowMichigan town to hold food truck rally
September 17, 2019
A food truck rally in Portage, Michigan will kick off at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Celery Flats pavilion at 7335 Garden Lane, according to mlive.com. The event…
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Accolades as a consultant just weren't enough
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Serving as a consultant and running someone else's business didn't fully satisfy Edward Tallman's creative drive. A chef at heart, he loves to delight people…
read nowJazz and food truck festival coming to Topeka, Kansas
September 16, 2019
The Jazz and Food Truck Festival will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Topeka, Kansas, according to a report in The Topeka…
read nowFood truck competition in Indianapolis this weekend
September 16, 2019
The Central Indiana Food Truck Battle will be held from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at 1151 Main St., Indianapolis, hosted by…
read nowFood truck event planned in Mississippi
September 13, 2019
The Food Truck Mash-Up from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lakeshore Park at the Rez in Brandon, Mississippi will feature food trucks, games and live entertainment.
read nowConnecticut town plans food truck festival
September 13, 2019
The town of Avon, Connecticut will hold a food truck festival Friday through Sunday at 99 Thompson Road, according to a press release. The festival will be …
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