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University of Texas football player opens food truck in Austin
October 13, 2023
Deandre Moore, a freshman University of Texas Longhorn football player, opened a food truck called Jive Turkey in Austin. This truck offers the Jive Burger…
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Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
October 11, 2023
Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…
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Tega Cay, South Carolina considers relaxing food truck regulations
October 11, 2023
Tega Cay, South Carolina is considering relaxing regulations on food trucks. Advocates want the city to reduce the requirement that food trucks be 400 feet…
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How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…
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How to make, sell creative pizzas in modern industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Pizza Marketplace editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler catches up with Andrew Scudera Jr., owner of The Original…
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Destroyed food truck to reopen
October 9, 2023
The Bite, a food truck in Tumalo, Oregon, was recently destroyed by a fire, but will reopen in a trailer, according to a report by Central Oregon Daily.
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Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…
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Shawarma food truck opens permanent location in Ohio
October 6, 2023
AnA Shawarma, previously a food truck offering shawarma platters and Philly cheesesteaks, has opened a restaurant in Clintonville, Ohio, according to a report…
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Smashburger, Woworks, Craveworthy leaders revealing menu optimization tips
October 5, 2023
Optimizing menus across channels is one of the most important tools restaurants have when it comes to increasing customer satisfaction. Happy customers equal…
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Union, Missouri mulls eliminating food truck fee
October 3, 2023
Union, Missouri's Park Advisory Board has removed an additional fee for food trucks to operate in city parks department events. Instead, they will have to have…
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Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory is all about the fries
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Eddie and Elisa Basile launched their Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory food truck at the start of this year. One big lesson they shared: Whatever you might believe it…
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October 2, 2023
County officials in Kirkland, Washington suspect a food truck called Tacos El Guero was behind an outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses in the area. A total…
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Plant-based food truck opens in Bloomington
September 29, 2023
Planted Bloomington recently opened in Bloomington, Indiana. The plant-based food truck offers open-faced sandwiches with wooden spoons and forks. Owner Nicole…
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Craft cocktails: How to elevate the art of mixology
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In recent years, the world of cocktails has witnessed a renaissance of sorts, with a growing appreciation for the art and science of mixology. Craft…
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Alamogordo, New Mexico to host Battle of the Food Trucks
September 27, 2023
Alamogordo, New Mexico will host round two of The Battle of the Food Trucks on Oct. 7 with more than 20 food trucks competing for six awards. The free event…
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Parksley, Virginia to consider restrictions on food trucks
September 25, 2023
The Parksley, Virgina town council is considering rules that would crack down on food trucks by only allowing them to sell food during special events such as…
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Webinar: How White Castle navigates efficiency through tech
September 22, 2023
In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is paramount, especially for multi-site operations. The integration of technology into these operations…
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Seattle to consider eliminating street permit fees for food trucks
September 22, 2023
The Seattle city council is considering a proposal that would make it easier for food trucks to operate by suspending street permit fees for "vending and…
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Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'
September 21, 2023
Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…
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United Community Bank to sponsor weekly food truck event in September
September 20, 2023
United Community Bank will sponsor a weekly food truck event in September in Perham, Minnesota, with proceeds going to Veterans Honor Flight of Minnesota/North…
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