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The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels…
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Alabama to simplify food truck health inspections
July 6, 2026
Alabama food truck operators will soon only need a statewide health and fire inspection to operate throughout the state. This law, which passed in April, will…
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Aruba airport opens Food Truck Plaza
July 2, 2026
The Aruba Airport Authority announced the opening of the AUA Food Truck Plaza at the arrivals section of the Queen Beatrix International Airport. The airport…
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Garfield Township, Michigan approves food trucks
July 1, 2026
The Garfield Township of Michigan changed its zoning codes to enable food trucks to operate within the town, according to a report by Traverse Ticker.
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How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania celebrates America's 250th with July 4th Food Truck Festival
June 30, 2026
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with the July 4th Food Truck Festival at Riverfront Park, according to a report by Fox 43.
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Free webinar will teach restaurant operators how AI can personalize offers
June 29, 2026
Restaurant operators have long relied on customer segmentation to tailor promotions, but advances in artificial intelligence are making true one-to-one…
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The Power of the Rearview Mirror and the Windshield: An activity of reflection and projection
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Using the metaphor of a vehicle's small rearview mirror and large windshield, columnist Kathleen Wood shares a structured framework designed to briefly…
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St. Petersburg, Florida to host food truck academy
June 29, 2026
St. Petersburg, Florida plans to open a Food Truck Academy to help out those looking to start a food truck business. City officials have sent out a…
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Food truck park coming to Milwaukee
June 26, 2026
A food truck park is coming to the Muskego Way neighborhood of Milwaukee. This park is the project of Torbio Perez Martinez, owner of food truck Taqueria El…
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Weekly Wanderlust Food Truck Festival comes to Palm Springs
June 25, 2026
The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival has begun in Sunrise Park in Palm Springs, California. The free event will be held every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.…
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Restaurant summer hiring soft again, projected to add 450K jobs
June 24, 2026
The number of 16- to 19-year-olds in the workforce totaled about 6 million in April, down 200,000 from the same period in 2024 and 2025. The labor force…
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Food truck facility coming to New Albany, Indiana
June 24, 2026
An outdoor food truck yard, called Truckyard, will be coming to New Albany, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The yard will include…
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From kitchens to tech hubs: Inside fast casual’s digital revolution
In the latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasual.com, sits down with Luke Wilwerding, Vice President of North…
Presented by Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.
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Food truck ban repealed in Miami Gardens after backlash
June 23, 2026
A food truck ban has been repealed in Miami Gardens, Florida, following a complaint by the Institute of Justice that alleged the ban violated Florida laws.
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Springfield, Massachusetts updates food truck rules
June 22, 2026
The Springfield, Massachusetts City Council has updated its ordinance regarding food trucks. The ordinance mandates all food trucks attain an annual permit to…
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The Power of One: Your role as a Founder
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully escape the "Stuck Zone" and scale a business, a Founder must transition from a hustle-driven operator to an intentional CEO by making three…
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TNT Taco Truck explosion leaves owners hospitalized
June 19, 2026
TNT Taco Truck, located in Jackson, Tennessee, exploded recently, leaving the owners hospitalized with burns. Owners Tim and Tiffany McPherson were working…
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Wonder, Dave’s Hot Chicken Real Estate VPs reveal growth strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Real estate strategy is central to growth for restaurant brands, and Wonder and Dave's Hot Chicken are taking different approaches to scale. In a podcast…
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Chicago cannabis dispensary Terrabis to host food truck event
June 19, 2026
Terrabis Grayville, a cannabis dispensary based in Chicago, is celebrating the beginning of summer on June 20 with its Summer Kickoff event from 10 a.m. to …
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