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Restaurant industry praises Senate approval of $1.9T stimulus bill
March 8, 2021
The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill the U.S. Senate passed on Saturday marks the largest antipoverty initiative in a generation, according to a report in The New…
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How to: Launching a meal kit business
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Food truck operators striving to stay in business during the pandemic are being creative and expanding their options. One strategy is establishing a meal kit…
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Pie truck brings New Zealand fare to Denver
March 8, 2021
One of the newest food trucks in Denver, Colorado isn't offering tacos, burgers, hotdogs, BBQ or Indian fare.
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Long Island Food Truck Fridays event back in the swing
March 8, 2021
Foodies living in Levittown, Long Island are likely a bit happier now that the Food Truck Fridays event is back on schedule.
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FastCasual collecting operator insight for 2021 Dining Survey
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
March 5, 2021
FastCasual.com has teamed up with Dosh to find out how restaurants are faring in 2021 vs. 2020, and we want to hear from as many readers as possible. The poll…
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QSR Automations founder, CEO passes away unexpectedly
March 5, 2021
Lee Leet, the CEO and founder of QSR Automations founder and U.S. Air Force veteran, died unexpectedly on March 4 at the age of 53, according to an…
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Alpharetta shutters Food Truck Alley event for good
March 5, 2021
The increasing number of restaurants in Alpharetta, Georgia, has prompted a permanent closing of a food truck alley event that began in 2012.
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Jamestown not happy with Rhode Island state food truck idea
March 5, 2021
The city of Jamestown, Rhode Island isn't happy, or supportive, when it comes to a state proposal to allow food trucks into Beavertail State park.
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Thanx’s launches system to give restaurants more content control
Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform company, has launched a content management system to give restaurants and retailers the control and…
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A passion for mentoring drives Cornbread's WILD certification
FastCasual and Messner Reeves are honoring fast casual brands dedicated to ensuring that women have a seat at the leadership table.
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Food truck nights kick off in Washington park
March 4, 2021
March 10 marks the return of food truck nights in the Tri-Cities in Washington.
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Missouri food truck garden launches second season
March 3, 2021
The 9 Mile Garden, a food truck and entertainment spot in Affton, Missouri, is now open for its second season of business.
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Mall owner taps food trucks to fill 'food hole'
March 3, 2021
As mall owner Destination Outlets, in Jefferson Township, Ohio works to pull in restaurant tenants, it's tapping local food trucks to offer shoppers and mall…
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How to keep fraudsters from bilking your QSR via Telegram
March 3, 2021
If there's one thing we know about criminals, it's that they're always improving their methods of ripping off the rest of us. That has certainly been the case…
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White House amps up NRA's pro-Restaurant Revitalization Fund letter to Congress
March 2, 2021
Shortly after the National Restaurant Association sent an urgent request to Congress in support of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Tuesday, the White House…
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Georgia university dining options now includes a food truck
March 2, 2021
The dining services department at Middle Georgia State University is offering students a new food option starting this month — a food truck that will visit…
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Tennessee city home to Texas-style BBQ truck
March 2, 2021
Foodies in Johnson City, Tennessee can now get their fill of Texas-style barbecue.
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University launches a food truck
March 1, 2021
Saint Leo University is operating a food truck called The Hungry Lion.
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East Dallas home to new food truck park
March 1, 2021
A new food truck park, called Chuckwagon Park, has popped up in East Dallas, Texas at 1716 N. Hall Street.
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RFIS postponed to August, Focus Brands president will keynote
March 1, 2021
Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to Aug. 10-12, according to Cherryh…
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