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Wisconsin food truck has a distinct ring to it

July 13, 2021

It's hard to miss the Tasty Trolley food truck in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, thanks to an authentic Charlie Bell that alerts local residents it's around town.

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Best friends go sweet with food truck partnership

July 13, 2021

Anne DiGrazia and Matha Jauregui have at least two things in common: their longtime friendship that dates back to childhood and a love for sweet dessert.

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US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

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Young entrepreneur launches smoothie food truck

July 12, 2021

After learning about someone who launched a coffee business in a home basement, one Erie, Pennsyvlvania teen decided to take a similar business route.

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Food truck festival returning to Chicago

July 12, 2021

The Chicago Food Truck Festival resumes operation this summer, kicking off on July 30, after being shuttered last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance

July 9, 2021

The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…

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Welbilt welcomes Ali Holding’s revised $4.8B takeover bid

July 9, 2021

Welbilt has welcomed a revised unsolicited takeover proposal from Ali Holding S.r.l. as a "company superior proposal," based on Welbilt's previously announced…

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Tyson chicken recall grows to 9M pounds

July 9, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken recall, announced July 3, has increased from the initial 8.5 million pounds to nearly 9 million pounds following an update announced…

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Restaurant labor shortage not going anywhere fast

July 9, 2021

Black Box Intelligence has dug up some interesting labor shortage data in recent weeks revealing that it's an ongoing issue with many layers.

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Michigan food truck arrives after a journey

July 9, 2021

The Journeyz Eats food truck is up and running in Chocolay Township in Michigan and boasts what few other local trucks offer, according to owner Chad Robillard.

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Utah food truck festival celebrates Asian culture

July 9, 2021

The Asian Food Truck Festival, taking place July 13 in Holladay, Utah is all about celebrating the Asian culture and heritage.

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SynergySuite raises $7M in equity, debt with help from LAGO Innovation Fund

July 8, 2021

SynergySuite, a back-of-house restaurant technology producer, has raised $7 million from equity and debt, according to a company press release. The…

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Oracle acquires GloriaFood to expand cloud POS platform apps

July 8, 2021

Oracle has acquired GloriaFood, an online ordering and marketing platform, to extend its Oracle Micros Simphony Cloud POS platform.

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July 22 webinar tells why what you put on your restaurant TVs really matters

July 8, 2021

Restaurateurs have heard it a thousand times: Brands that provide the best experiences are the ones that win customers for life. But what is your restaurant…

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Food truck plaza coming to Santa Rosa County

July 8, 2021

A food truck plaza will open this upcoming fall in Santa Rosa County in Pensacola, Florida.

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Food truck festival returning to Massachusetts

July 8, 2021

The Quincy Food Truck and Music Festival is back on in Quincy, Massachusetts this October, and will celebrate its fourth event.

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BurgerFi ramps up growth via 3 channels

July 7, 2021

After going public in December 2020 and being named FastCasual's 2021 Brand of the Year, BurgerFi International Inc. is expanding its presence through three…

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The Habit Burger Grill targets growth in East, West Coast markets

July 7, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a fast casual chain specializing in charbroiled hamburgers, plans to continue expansion, hitting markets in New England, California…

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