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Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations
August 27, 2025
Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.
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Food truck combats food insecurity in Chicopee, Massachusetts
August 27, 2025
Aida's Food Truck in Chicopee, Massachusetts is combatting food insecurity in the area. At a giveaway, it distributed more than $85,000 in goods including…
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Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes
Beth Stockmoe, VP of operations for Mooyah, discusses the brand's food and operations in our latest Restaurant Operator Podcast.
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Loman AI raises $3.5M to transform restaurant operations via voice AI
August 26, 2025
Loman AI, a Voice AI platform for the restaurant industry, has raised $3.5 million led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and…
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Lobster Roll Festival coming to Milford, Connecticut
August 25, 2025
The inaugural Lobster Roll Festival is coming to Milford, Connecticut on Sept. 20. It will feature food trucks and live music performances, according to a…
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Speaker Spotlight: Claudia Lezcano, Fuku CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Claudia Lezcano, CEO of Fuku, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025.
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Kenner, Louisiana to host food truck festival for 4th year
August 22, 2025
Kenner, Louisiana, announced its fourth annual Kenner Food Truck Festival, which will be held on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. by the Kenner Boat Launch…
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Celebrating the 2025 Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Registration is open!
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Cherokee, North Carolina to host Food Truck Boot Camp
August 20, 2025
The Food Truck Boot Camp is coming to Cherokee, North Carolina from Nov. 17 to 20. The event will provide training for people looking to get started in the…
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From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…
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Toledo food truck destroyed in crash
August 18, 2025
A new food truck in Toledo, Ohio was destroyed in a vehicle crash. Owner Christopher Hooks said he purchased La Mike's Good Eating food truck just a few days…
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Software engineer trades coding for Frylicious food truck
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Software engineer Eric Vonheim traded in coding for a food truck offering boldly flavored fries and nuggets.
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Idaho Falls food truck robbed
August 15, 2025
Dave's Fire & Smoke BBQ was robbed in Idaho Falls, Idaho while parked. An individual stole more than $8,500 worth of items and supplies, according to a…
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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…
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Utah's only kosher food truck targeted by repeat theft
August 13, 2025
Yalla Kosher, the only kosher food truck in Utah, has faced repeated theft in Salt Lake City. Owner Rabbi Avremi Zippel said that the power supply has been…
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How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…
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Newton, Massachusetts to allow food trucks at splash pad
August 11, 2025
The Newton, Massachusetts City Council aims to allow food trucks to operate at the splash pad in Harmony Park. The first reading was approved, but the issue…
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Cousins Maine Lobster keeps growth churning through authenticity
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Cousins Maine Lobster co-founders Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac discuss how this brand has hit big success with food trucks and authentic ingredients.
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Speaker Spotlight: Filippo Fiori, Due Cucini Italiana head chef, CEO
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Los Angeles taco truck targeted by nearly 30 men in assault
August 8, 2025
Tacos Los Pobalano, a Tijuana-style taco truck in Los Angeles was targeted by a large group of men in a massive assault. Around 30 men attacked the 13 staff…
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