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Pickney, Michigan begins Food Truck Fridays
July 12, 2024
Pickney, Michigan recently kicked off its monthly Food Truck Fridays events, held from noon to 8 p.m. at Town Square Park, according to a report by MHMI.
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Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…
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Checkmate partners with Uber to add delivery capabilities
July 10, 2024
Restaurant ordering solutions provider Checkmate has expanded its partnership with Uber, adding Uber Direct to its platform, according to a press release.
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19-year old opens international cuisine food truck in Georgia
July 10, 2024
19-year old Lily Baird recently opened an international cuisine food truck Lily's World Tour in Dublin, Georgia. Baird said she was inspired by her mother…
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Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California
Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…
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Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia
July 9, 2024
Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.
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Chicago food truck comes to Vail Valley, Colorado
July 8, 2024
The Chi Shack food truck has arrived in Vail Valley, Colorado. This truck serves Chicago-style hot dogs and other examples of Chicago street food, according to…
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Why Thermal And Impact Printers Remain Essential In High-Tech Restaurant Operations
Thermal and Impact printers enhance restaurant operations by streamlining front- and back-of-house communications, automating tasks, and decreasing waste.
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Rollin' Along cake roll food truck opening in Pennsylvania
July 3, 2024
Owner Lori Zarichnak plans to launch her Rollin' Along food truck in Freeport, Pennsylvania. This food truck will offer cake rolls that she bakes, according to…
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How to be successful in the food truck business
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.
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5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees
July 1, 2024
We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…
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Mr. Greens BBQ closes in Franklin, Wisconsin, will refocus on food truck
July 1, 2024
Mr. Greens BBQ in Franklin, Wisconsin is shutting down its physical location after three months of reopening. However, owner Thomas Green plans to refocus with…
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Food truck park coming to Waterville, Maine
June 28, 2024
Couple Zhanpo Lu and Linjie Gu are seeking approval from Waterville, Maine to open a food truck park. They will serve traditional Chinese food alongside up to…
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The 5 Best Star Receipt Printers
Discover the best Star receipt printer for your business. Star has several options suited for a variety of retail, restaurant, and hospitality locations.
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Lunchbox launches catering hub
June 27, 2024
Lunchbox, a technology provider for restaurants, has created Cater, a dedicated community hub and council for catering executives across the restaurant…
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Orlando food truck stolen
June 26, 2024
The Island Kitchen and Grill food truck was stolen in Orlando, Florida. Owner Odane Mornan filed a police report after finding it missing, according to a…
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The food-at-work movement: Making catering a solid revenue stream
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
June 26, 2024
It's a mistake to build catering around the classical solutions of POS systems. Instead, operators must become light-food manufacturers.
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Green Bay Tarlton Theatre to add food trucks
June 24, 2024
The Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, Wisconsin will add live outdoor music and a spot for food trucks. Owner Tarl Knight says that a weekly concert series will…
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Balancing the human touch with AI — a Q and A with Marbue Brown
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marbue Brown, author, consultant, and CX executive, shares strategies for balancing AI with the human touch in customer experience development, the topic of…
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'Catching up on Catering' with Erle Dardick
FastCasual editor Cherryh Cansler chats with catering guru, Erle Dardick, about the $124 billion catering industry and how technology is only part of a…
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