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Restaurant transactions slowly rebound as dine-in service returns
June 9, 2020
Nearly three-quarters, 68%, of U.S. restaurants are able to reopen dine-in service as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and customer transactions are on a…
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Pros and cons of joining a group purchasing organization
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Saving on food costs is a prime focus for any food truck operator and one way may be joining a purchasing organization that provides a lower price point and…
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North Carolina food truck offers a Rastafarian philosophy
June 8, 2020
The Vital Seen food truck, in Wilmington, North Carolina offers not only a unique menu but a unique philosophy.
read nowPennsylvania city mulls revised food truck rule
June 8, 2020
Currently food trucks operating in Greensburg, Pennsyvlania must be at least 500 feet from any brick-and-mortar restaurant but city officials are considering…
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Keeping tabs on Top 100 winners' traits plus Oracle expert's pandemic-era performance tips
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On today's podcast, FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler gives her take on top traits of this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers winners, while an Oracle restaurant…
listen nowMaine food truck doling out lobster fare
June 5, 2020
Food trucks are rolling in Maine once again with several serving the Portland area.
read nowSt. Louis home to new food truck garden
June 5, 2020
The 9 Mile Garden, a food truck garden event, is opening July 3 at 9375 Garvois Avenue in Affton, St. Louis.
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Flexibility Act en route to president: Restaurant industry breathes sigh of relief
June 4, 2020
Better loan terms, loosened FTE rehire requirements and a longer coverage period are just some of the benefits of the PPP Flexibility Act passed by the Senate…
read nowNew York food truck gives a helping hand to local community
June 4, 2020
A Ghent, New York food truck owner is giving a helping hand to those who may find paying for a meal tough given job layoffs in the wake of COVID-19.
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Maryland Food Truck Week on track for July
June 4, 2020
The Maryland Food Truck Week event will happen July 10 through July 26, 2020.
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Consumers leaning into order pickup
June 3, 2020
When it comes to digital restaurant orders, consumers prefer picking them up compared to delivery and are ordering more meals online than ever primarily due to…
read nowLong Island food truck operation expands
June 3, 2020
A Long Island food truck operation now boasts two trucks serving the east end of the New York island.
read nowReasons why food trucks are a panacea to food industry in wake of COVID-19
June 3, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic effectively shuttered in-door dining as of late March across the U.S. and restaurants and bars are just slowly beginning to open as…
read nowCOVID-19 doesn't stop a Utah food truck operator from business launch
June 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is a challenging time to open any business but one St. George, Utah food truck operator isn't running scared.
read nowIllinois food truck switches up strategy to house call approach
June 2, 2020
It's tough to attract a crowd these days due to COVID-19 social distancing so one Illinois food truck operator is taking a new path to reach customers.
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Pandemic hammers foodservice coffee sales; outlook uncertain
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Long-term, foodservice will continue to struggle to recover from COVID-19, as consumers will increase their economy focused spending. The lingering impact of…
read nowMarina del Rey food truck operation launches
June 1, 2020
The Beach Eats TO GO food truck event is now back in operation though at a new location in Marina del Rey, California.
read nowTexas city approves food truck rules
June 1, 2020
The city of Van Alstyne, in Texas, has approved a food truck ordinance to provide greater regulation over food truck operations.
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Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting the food truck industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in foodservice environment -- from food trucks to restaurants. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out…
read nowDenver food truck rally a collaborative effort
May 29, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has halted typical food truck operations given closed business districts and stay-at-home orders one event operations manager in…
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