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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Vert
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Vert Digital is an independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast with a team of 35, serving Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…
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Waffles food truck opens near Texas university
February 21, 2020
Waffle Station, a food truck offering waffles, crepes and friend chicken, has taken up residency near the University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Crave launches food truck option for franchisees
February 21, 2020
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is now offering franchisees a food truck option.
read nowFood truck hosting vegan sandwich giveaway
February 20, 2020
Miyoko's Creamery Food Truck, based in Sonoma, California, is going on a cross country tour and will be giving away 15,000 vegan grilled cheese sandwiches as…
read nowFlorida city council mulls expanding food truck operations
February 20, 2020
The Bonita Springs City Council is developing a new food truck ordinance approach to allow more trucks to operate in the Florida city.
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A look at 2020 food trends
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
Food truck operators, just like restaurant operators, need to stay up to date on food trends coming into play.
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WorkJam buys staffing platform Forge
February 19, 2020
Digital workplace solutions provider WorkJam is acquiring Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, according to a press release. The move will help WorkJam…
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Garrett council leaders working on food truck ordinance
February 19, 2020
The Garrett Common Council, in Garrett, Indiana is working on a food truck ordinance and taking a page from nearby Auburn.
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Thailand hosting food truck festival to spur tourism
February 19, 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is hosting a food truck festival next month to promote the region's food and spur on the local economy.
read nowOregon campus gets a student-run food truck
February 18, 2020
Students at Central Oregon Community College are now able to enjoy food truck fare, which is being run by students.
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Michigan officials mulling revamp of food truck rules
February 18, 2020
Muskegon, Michigan has had a mobile food ordinance for six years but officials are considering a revamp that would expand operational sites for food trucks.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…
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Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…
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How To: Improving your food truck marketing strategy
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
A strong marketing strategy is important for every kind of business, but especially for food trucks given the mobile nature and the increasing competition.
read nowTampa Bay food truck opening take-out spot
February 17, 2020
Heavy's, a southern style food truck based in Tampa, Florida is opening a take-out restaurant at 911 22nd Street South.
read nowFood truck content will benefit Delaware veterans
February 17, 2020
The annual food truck competition hosted by the Harvest Ridge Winery, in Marydel, Delaware, will once again benefit the local Disabled American Veterans Dover…
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Record 30,000 spend Valentine's Day at White Castle
February 17, 2020
Over the past nearly 30 years, White Castle has accrued quite a name for itself as a Valentine's Day destination, and that proved itself this past weekend when…
read nowToast lands $400M in funding
February 14, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…
read nowOswego, Illinois eliminates food truck license requirement
February 14, 2020
Officials in Oswego, Illinois are making it a bit easier for food truck operators by eliminating a license requirement for serving on private property.
read nowTexas city crafting food truck ordinance
February 14, 2020
Following a six-month pilot program, Bastrop, Texas is working on a food truck ordinance aimed at fostering culinary business operations.
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