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Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…
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Marion County, Florida makes changes to food truck park rules
December 6, 2024
Marion County, Florida commissioners approved changes to rules for the Ocala Food Trucks court. In particular, the court must have public bathroom trailers…
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Florida-based Smoking Crab and Seafood Co. food truck travels across US
December 4, 2024
The Smoking Crab and Seafood Co. food truck, based in Florida is currently on a tour of the U.S. It has stopped in Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska, according…
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Food truck court coming to Lakeland, Florida
December 2, 2024
The Lakeland, Florida Planning and Zoning Board approved a permit for a food truck court called Main Street Eats. The permit will allow eight food trucks on…
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New Jersey police on the lookout for stolen Pattyscakes Concessions EMS Café food truck
November 27, 2024
Police in Carneys Point, New Jersey are investigating a theft of the Pattyscake Concessions EMS Café food truck. Surveillance footage captured thieves stealing…
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Self-Service Innovation Summit executive panel to share future predictions, strategy insights
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
This year’s Self-Service and Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa, Florida from December 9-11 will culminate with “Thought leader…
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How tech can streamline restaurant operations
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Technology can help restaurants in many ways, but it plays an especially impactful role in operations. With the right tech stack, restaurants can reduce wait…
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El Lechon food truck found after theft
November 25, 2024
The El Lechon food truck in Adams County, Colorado, was found three miles away from where it was stolen. Owners Martha Gonzalez and Luis Galvez saw the food…
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North Carolina food truck stolen following Helene damage
November 22, 2024
A thief stole a food truck in Buncombe County, North Carolina and police are currently on the lookout for the suspect. The truck, owned by the Deli Volv…
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Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…
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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025
November 20, 2024
This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…
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Salt Lake City food truck owner arrested for allegedly raping a woman inside the food truck
November 20, 2024
Ibrahim J. Bakar, 47 was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside of his food truck in Salt Lake City. On one occasion, he grabbed her by the…
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HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool
November 20, 2024
HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…
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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…
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Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue
As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.
Presented by FastCasual.com
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Big Dog Smokehouse brings BBQ to Canada
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Owner Michael Anderson of the food truck Big Dog Smokehouse & BBQ aims to bring the taste of the South to the Canadian Rockies.
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Preventing restaurant legal landmines
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.
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Drunk food truck in Princeton shuts down due to lack of interest
November 18, 2024
A food truck called Drunk Meal at Princeton University shut down this semester due to slow sales. The food truck would operate from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. and offer…
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Albany-based Burger 21 to close physical location, refocus on food truck fleet
November 15, 2024
Burger 21, based in Albany, New York, announced it will close its physical location, but will run multiple food trucks instead including the Backroads Food…
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How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.
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