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Portland food truck steps up to help in wake of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
In Portland, Oregon state officials have instigated strict social distancing rules due to the spread of the coronavirus including a ban on dining in at…
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COVID-19 hitting food truck operators hard on financial front
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The coronavirus pandemic, which is prompting the closing of public events and outdoor festivals, is prompting the shuttering of food trucks and big loss of…
read nowPAR offers foodservice operators tips on cleaning POS terminals
March 17, 2020
PAR, a subsidiary of Par Tech Technology Corporation, has advised restaurant operators to keep POS terminals clean to protect customers and employees from the…
read nowSlim Chickens launches food truck
March 17, 2020
It's been a busy month for Slim Chickens as the brand opened its first Colorado location, in Aurora, and also launched its first food truck.
read nowPostmates offers 'contact-less' delivery amid coronavirus concerns
March 17, 2020
Postmates has introduced a feature it has dubbed Dropoff Options, where customers can specify how they choose to receive their deliveries, according to Medium.
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Deep dive: Does your food truck operation need a commissary kitchen?
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Many food trucks are turning to a commissary kitchen for various reasons: need for space, ability to handle large event orders and to help reduce waste when it…
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Bojangles challenge offers food truck visit as prize
March 16, 2020
Those who love Bojangles but don't have one close by to visit often can win the chance to have the brand's food truck in town for a week.
read nowFood trucks part of New Jersey festival
March 16, 2020
The Just Jersey Fest, taking place in New Jersey on May 17, will feature a wide range of food trucks.
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Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…
read nowFood truck operator goes into brick-and-mortar business
March 13, 2020
A longtime Sioux Falls food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location.
read nowFood truck park opens in southwest Atlanta
March 13, 2020
The Triton Yards food truck park is now open in southwest Atlanta on Sylvan Road and will, at some point, also feature restaurants and a bar.
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Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit postponed due to COVID-19
March 12, 2020
Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, set for March 16-18 in…
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This is not your grandfather's, or grandma's, grilled cheese
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The EZ Cheezy food truck, owned and run by Shannon Garrows, isn't your typical grill cheese sandwich fare. Garrows shares insight on running the truck and what…
read nowSouth Carolina city home to new food truck park
March 12, 2020
The City of Hanahan, in South Carolina, is launching a food truck park offering a variety of trucks Monday through Saturday.
read nowThis food truck is just for the canine crowd
March 12, 2020
Woofbowl, as its name indicates, is a food truck for canines and is serving up fries and burgers across Alexandria, Virginia.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Attentive
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Attentive is a personalized mobile messaging platform for innovative businesses that can quickly become a Top 3 revenue channel.
read nowUtica's Food Truck Frenzy event kicks off in late May
March 11, 2020
Food Truck Frenzy will kick off May 27 in Lion, New York on Pleasant Street.
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A food truck that is going to the dogs
March 11, 2020
The A Waggin's Wagon, in Dayton, Ohio, aims to offer up both vegetarian and meat fare for the canine crowd and will participate in the upcoming Miamisburg Food…
read nowPAR Technology intros API integration with eTouchMenu, Brink POS
March 10, 2020
PAR, a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. has announced an integration with eTouchMenu digital menu solutions and Brink POS software. With this integration…
read now7shifts debuts 7tasks to track tasks, boost accountability
March 10, 2020
Restaurant software platform 7shifts is launching a platform called 7tasks that lets restaurant managers create and delegate task lists for workers that also…
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