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Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising
November 20, 2023
The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…
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Golden, Colorado food trucks face stricter regulations
November 20, 2023
Some food truck owners in Golden, Colorado are claiming it's harder to do business after the city passed new regulations that food trucks cannot park on city…
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Radar delivering full-stack geofencing, mapping functionalities
November 20, 2023
Radar, a provider of geofencing, has unveiled Radar Maps Platform, featuring vector base maps as well as a suite of geocoding, search and routing APIs…
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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.
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Police recover stolen waffle food truck
November 17, 2023
Police in Syracuse, New York recovered a stolen food truck called Funk 'n Waffles more than 70 miles from its initial location, according to a report by…
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Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol
November 15, 2023
Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…
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Nominations open for Top Food Trucks to Watch in 2024
November 15, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Top Food Trucks to Watch report. This second annual report will honor food trucks with innovative concepts, menus…
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Austin police on lookout for food truck robber
November 15, 2023
Austin, Texas police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly robbed a taco food truck. The man allegedly entered the Taqueria Piedra Grande #2 food truck…
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Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…
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Food Truck Yard opens in Texas
November 13, 2023
The Orange County Food Truck Yard recently opened in Orange County, Texas. Marcy Taylor, owner, said she plans to have a wide variety of food choices at the…
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Rethinking restaurant customer engagement, loyalty strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A panel talk on loyalty programs at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit featured Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Jon Asher…
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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…
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Fried chicken food truck to set up restaurant in Minneapolis
November 10, 2023
Tender Lovin' Chix, a food truck in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be setting up a permanent location with a restaurant on Lyndale Avenue, according to a report…
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5 reasons to visit Kansas City for Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, produced by Networld Media Group, will host its eighth annual event there in Kansas City, March 24-26. The…
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Restaurant featured on Food Network intros food truck
November 7, 2023
Cholo Soy Cocina, a taco restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, which was featured on Guy Fieri's Food Network, has introduced a food truck. Using a Titan…
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Vegan food truck to replace truck with restaurant
November 6, 2023
Counter Culture, a vegan food truck in Austin, Texas, is closing its truck in favor of a restaurant. The location will be open daily with weekend brunch and…
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Epic Food Truck to open in New Hampshire
November 3, 2023
The Epic Food Truck has opened in Claremont, New Hampshire. The truck features gourmet options such as a mushroom Swiss smash burger, broccoli cheddar soup and…
read nowLunchbox partners with DeliverThat to create comprehensive catering service
November 3, 2023
Restaurant tech brand Lunchbox has partnered with DeliverThat, a catering delivery and setup company, gaining access to a strong network of nearly 20,00…
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Robotics company Aniai establishes U.S. headquarters, adds to exec team
November 1, 2023
AI-powered robotics company Aniai has established its headquarters in New York City and has added a new executive member to its leadership team, according to a…
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Toast launches app, enhances POS system
November 1, 2023
Restaurant tech platform Toast has launched a mobile app and an enhanced POS experience, according to a press release.
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