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Louisville lawmakers clarify food truck restrictions
October 17, 2019
Louisville city council members Tuesday agreed to a food truck ordinance that clarifies where trucks can park and addresses some other operator concerns…
read nowPennsylvania town to hold food truck festival
October 17, 2019
The fourth annual Easton Food Truck Festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday on Larry Holmes Drive and Scott Park in Easton, Pennsylvania, according to a…
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How to build buzz and positive 'ORM' for your food truck on the web
by Daniela McVicker — Writer, TopWritersReview
Building a food truck reputation requires an ongoing effort to be active on social media, interact with customers and encourage them to post honest reviews of…
read nowMaryland Food Truck Week planned
October 16, 2019
Maryland Food Truck Week starts Friday with a food truck rally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at South Point in Port Covington, according to a CBS Local report.
read nowRobotic smoothie trucks coming to Los Angeles
October 16, 2019
Ono Food Co. in Los Angeles plans to deploy what it calls the world's first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, according to an ABC.com report.
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B.Good, Wahlburgers, Salata, Gloria Jean's leaders on the state of fast casual 'front'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The fast casual restaurant "front" is inncreasingly a rough-and-tumble one on the restaurant industry field of play. But the four brand leaders on the Fast…
read nowChicago food truck donates food to the homeless, hopes to set an example
October 15, 2019
Partners Phillip Simpson and Andrew Bonsu, who own the Phlavz food truck in Chicago, deliver food to homeless shelters and tent cities when they finish their…
read nowTacos, tacos, tacos: Long Beach's top 3 food trucks
October 15, 2019
Tacos, tacos, tacos. That sums up the three most popular food trucks in Long Beach, California, according to Hoodline, which bases its rankings on Yelp reviews…
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What to do when franchisees go rogue
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…
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Chef/entrepreneur spreads his love of Italian street food
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Over the past nine years, Nick Terzella has experienced the excitement of establishing a successful business in a fast growing industry that continues to face…
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Panera Bread SVP: 'Mission matters, purpose matters'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The complexities of operational excellence in the omnichannel environment are challenging restaurants, and employers are challenged more than ever to unlock…
read nowMexican fare highlights San Jose’s Top 5 food trucks
October 14, 2019
Tacos, the original food truck fare in many cities, maintains its dominance in San Jose. The city's top three food trucks specialize in tacos and Mexican fare…
read nowJudge orders Florida town to remove food truck restriction
October 14, 2019
Fort Pierce, Florida is taking measures to repeal a law requiring food trucks to maintain a 500-foot distance from restaurants and similar businesses in…
read nowBeeconz introduces app for finding mobile locations
October 11, 2019
Beeconz is debuting a patent-pending location-based app to help users find a mobile business location, such as a food truck, according to a press release.
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Cleveland's top 5 food trucks: Variety rules, West Side tops East Side
October 11, 2019
Culinary variety is what food trucks are known for, and, in Cleveland, they do it in spades.
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Top 10 foods to help customers fight the flu
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Food truck owners have an important reason to keep their customers healthy; a flu outbreak can cripple their business. Here are 10 foods that will help prevent…
read nowCalifornia festival to feature food trucks
October 10, 2019
The inaugural Alameda Harvest Celebration will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27, around Almanac and Admiral Maltings at 651 W. Tower Ave., the…
read nowFlorida county tightens food truck requirements
October 10, 2019
Food trucks in Hernando County, Florida are now required to have written permission to operate on private property and are not permitted on rights of way or on…
read nowAsian, Mexican fare dominate Nashville's top 5 food trucks
October 9, 2019
Nashville may be associated with American country music, but when it comes to food trucks, the city favors Asian and Mexican fare.
read nowFood trucks to service Democratic presidential debate
October 9, 2019
Four central Ohio food trucks — Mikey's Late Night Slice, Cupzilla, Pitabilities and Seven Little Sliders —will set up shop outside Otterbein University's…
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