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On The Move Inc. consolidates food truck production in San Antonio area
November 3, 2017
On The Move Inc., a food truck manufacturer, has finalized an agreement with Shook Mobile Technology, a San Antonio-based truck manufacturer, to consolidate…
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Investing for growth? Veterans flag top priorities
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel during the Fast Casual Executive Summit at the Nashville Omni explored the questions management should ask before investing in growth initiatives.
read nowPittsburgh Food Truck Park to hold preview event Friday
November 2, 2017
Pittsburgh Food Truck Park, slated to open in the spring, invites people to sample food from at least eight food trucks and drink a dozen-plus local craft…
read nowSurvey confirms foodservice providers need specific strategy to reach Gen Z
November 2, 2017
To reach today's student generation, referred to as Gen Z, foodservice providers need a marketing strategy tailored to that audience.
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Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza execs: Cloud technology gives a lift, but needs advocates
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cloud technology enables companies to respond faster to market changes and empowers employees to perform better, but change doesn't come without pain.
read nowFriday food truck event returns to South Florida town
November 1, 2017
Flamingo Gardens' monthly First Friday Food Truck event in Davie, Florida, returns on Friday, Nov. 3, featuring more than 10 food trucks, according to the…
read nowFood truck festival set for New Jersey town
November 1, 2017
The Cranford High School Project Graduation Food Truck and Music Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nomahegan Park in Cranford…
read nowFood trucks and restaurants square off in Columbia, Missouri
October 31, 2017
Food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants in Columbia, Missouri are arguing over the amount of downtown parking food trucks will be allowed, according to…
read nowKitchen Fund invests in Curry Up Now
October 31, 2017
Kitchen Fund, a restaurant investor that provides financial capital and operational expertise to emerging restaurant brands, has invested an undisclosed sum in…
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Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…
read nowFlorida town examines food truck rules
October 30, 2017
Melbourne, Florida council members recently supported adjusting regulations to allow a truck operated by Intracoastal Brewing Co., and a discussion on food…
read nowAlabama town considers food truck ordinance
October 30, 2017
A Florence, Alabama city council committee has drafted an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow food trucks to operate in the city, according to the Times…
read nowUniversity of Tennessee students join effort to allow food trucks to serve on city streets
October 27, 2017
Students at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga are joining an effort to allow food trucks to serve food on city streets instead of only from private…
read nowSpringfield, Missouri reaches compromise to save food truck park
October 27, 2017
The city of Springfield, Missouri recently reached a compromise with the landlord of the city’s food truck park that will allow the trucks to comply with…
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'Three 15s': Career paths vary, but success requires risk and commitment
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Speakers at the Fast Casual Executive Summit demonstrated the importance of taking risks to discover their own unique attributes, and to commit themselves to…
read nowStartup tests portable, mobile order food kiosk
October 26, 2017
Veebie, a Portland, Maine based startup, offers a portable, self-service food cart where customers can order and pay for their grab-and-go meal through their…
read nowHotSchedules launches cloud-based restaurant operating platform
October 25, 2017
HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back office solutions for the foodservice, retail and hospitality industries, has launched Clarifi, a cloud-based…
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How foodservice leaders predict global menu trends
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Menu experts predict global menu trends at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Foodservice CEOs weigh in on change
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.
read nowThieves burglarize St. Louis food trucks
October 25, 2017
Thieves have been targeting food trucks in south St. Louis, as at least two trucks were burglarized Saturday at a food truck facility at Rogers Place and Utah…
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