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Food Truck Friday comes to Florida town
January 9, 2020
Food Truck Friday begins tomorrow in Boca Raton, Florida from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wildflower Property, 551 East Palmetto Park Road. The event…
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Foodservice leaders tout inclusive cultures to quell 'labor pains'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Inclusion and diversity are more than HR catchwords when it comes to restaurant staff. Leaders of four restaurant brands say brands that truly embrace these as…
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Robotic pizza maker Zume reportedly laying off most of its workforce
January 7, 2020
SoftBank-backed robotic pizza startup, Zume, which recently teamed with the &pizza pizza chain to deploy mobile pizza kitchens, plans to lay off up to 40…
read nowMichigan town considers new food truck rules
January 7, 2020
Kalamazoo, Michigan food trucks will have license fees reduced under a proposed change to the city's food truck ordinance. The city commission approved the…
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Nissan shows zero emissions, solar-powered ice cream van
January 7, 2020
Nissan demonstrated its zero-emissions, solar-powered ice cream truck at the CES show in Las Vegas today. The ice cream van is powered by solar energy and is…
read nowTucson food trucks to offer first brick-and-mortar restaurants at food court
January 7, 2020
The American Eat Co. food court in Tucson, Arizona will soon host the first brick-and-mortar restaurants for three food trucks: Pops Hot Chicken, Monster…
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Alcoholic popsicle truck finds fast acceptance in Florida, adds franchisees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After developing a following among foodservice and hospitality accounts for all-natural, alcoholic popsicles, Buzz Pop created a food truck to make the product…
read nowFifth graders design food trucks in class project
January 6, 2020
Fifth graders at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina recently designed food trucks as part of a two-week learning project, according to a Houston Chronicle…
read nowMaryland County loosens food truck restrictions
January 6, 2020
Prince George's County, Maryland has eliminated application fees for food tuck licenses as part of an effort to loosen food truck restrictions, according to a…
read nowMinneapolis suburb requires food trucks to use compostable cups
January 3, 2020
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as of Jan. 1, requires food trucks to use compostable cups and lids and to recycle recyclable lids, according to a Star…
read nowMumbai to allow food trucks 24/7
January 3, 2020
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, which governs the city of Mumbai, India, plans to allow food trucks to operate 24/7 in designated areas, according…
read nowChicago Tribune applauds mayor for easing city food truck rules
January 2, 2020
The Chicago Tribune is applauding Mayor Lori Lightfoot's recently announced decision to relax food truck restrictions that many consider to be the most…
read nowPhiladelphia mayor to strike unpopular food truck ban
January 2, 2020
Food trucks will soon be allowed to operate on Market Street, between 33rd and 34th Streets, in University City Philadelphia, thanks to Mayor Jim Kenney's plan…
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Time to replace your refrigerator or freezer?
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
From rotten floors and noisy condensers to worn-out gaskets and beat-up doors, there are plenty of signs that it's time to replace your refrigerator or…
read nowMichigan town's New Year's Eve event to feature food trucks
December 31, 2019
The New Year’s Eve downtown ball drop event will return to Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring food trucks, drink tents and fireworks, according to a woodtv.com…
read nowFood truck event planned for Pennsylvania town
December 31, 2019
The fourth annual Food Truck-a-Palooza presented by GoodTaste! Pittsburgh will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Monroeville Convention Center at 209 Mall…
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Entrepreneur launches all-natural alcoholic popsicles, targets foodservice
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After recognizing the need for an all-natural alcoholic popsicle, this entrepreneur secured a patent, built a manufacturing facility and targeted foodservice…
read nowFood Truck Fridays to return to Illinois forest preserves
December 30, 2019
Food Truck Fridays will return in 2020 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County, Illinois, according to a Homer Glen-Lockport Patch report. The food…
read nowLouisville’s top 5 food trucks feature more than Southern comfort
December 30, 2019
Louisville still relishes its Southern cuisine, but the city also features its fair share of ethnic and health-oriented menus, judging from the top five food…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: HotRocks
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Hot Rocks Oven is a new way to cook pizza, combining a conveyor for speed and stones for high quality, said CFO Vincent Tourigny.
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