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How To: Advertising your food truck without spending a dime
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
There are dozens of ways food truck operators can promote and advertise their business and brand without having to spend a dime.
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Food truck fleet takes a turn in strategy due to COVID-19
March 26, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak is prompting radical change in the food service world and food trucks are not immune.
read nowFood trucks adapting sales approach in wake of coronavirus
March 26, 2020
Just a month or two ago food trucks in St. Louis were rolling along in the typical mobile food environment — parked and serving diners from local businesses…
read nowStimulus package to provide $350B in small business loans
March 25, 2020
The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…
read nowCoronavirus pandemic forces Myrtle Beach festival to be postponed
March 25, 2020
The annual Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival, which was set to take place in the first week of April, will now take place after the summer thanks to the ongoing…
read nowCOVID-19 drives food trucks into the boonies
March 25, 2020
With non-essential businesses now shut down the typical customer for a food truck is nowhere to be found these days as U.S. citizens are urged to stay home and…
read nowNational Restaurant Show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns
March 24, 2020
The National Restaurant Association is canceling this year's show citing concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
read nowFood trucks in DC, Virginia and Maryland hurting due to COVID-19, reveals study
March 24, 2020
A survey of food truck operators in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas, by a regional association, reveals just about three-quarters are experiencing a huge…
read nowCOVID-19 making food truck business a challenge in SC
March 24, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is putting a huge strain on food truck operators as food truck festivals are being cancelled and lawmakers are…
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Bill Kurtis using iconic voice to support restaurant industry
March 23, 2020
Television journalist Bill Kurtis known for his iconic voice is now using it to urge Americans to support the industry by ordering carryout and delivery as…
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Restaurant transactions down 8% amid COVID-19
March 23, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the country, more people working from home and social distancing guidance in place, U.S. restaurant customer…
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Restaurant industry urging Americans to join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
March 23, 2020
In response to the coronavirus' negative economic impact on the restaurant industry, a coalition of restaurants including Panera Bread, Noodles & Company…
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Deep dive: Pros, cons of integrating a commissary kitchen into the food truck operation
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
In the first part of this two-part series on commissary kitchens we examined what they are, types and issues relating to renting and using such a space option.
read nowOregon food trucks, carts offering free food
March 23, 2020
In the wake of Oregon's governor banning of on-site dining and mass layoffs in the state a growing number of food cart operators and restaurants are working to…
read nowOn-site dining ban lures food truck from retirement
March 23, 2020
Curbside Burgers, a restaurant in Louisiana, is rolling out its food truck which has been in retirement for the past four years.
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Restaurant food distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months
March 23, 2020
The restaurant industry is hurting and so are its food distributors, which are expected to lose $24 billion over the next three months as the pandemic closes…
read nowFood truck garden coming to St. Louis
March 20, 2020
St. Louis, Missouri will soon be home to a food truck garden, which organizers hope to launch in May.
read nowPennsylvania food truck opening brick-and-mortar spot
March 20, 2020
The Flying V, a food truck based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
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Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Leaders from AMC Theaters, Wing Zone, Smashburger, Four Foods Group and Middleby discuss how they are changing their kitchen designs to stay profitable, while…
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Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming
March 19, 2020
After signing the coronavirus relief package into law late Wednesday, restaurateurs and the people they employ are all waiting to see how the aid will help…
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