Equipment & Supplies Features

Costa Rican entrepreneur finds a niche with a food tuk-tuk

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A Costa Rican entrepreneur creates a food tuk-tuk, a motorized three-wheeled vehicle, and finds success focusing on catering events.

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Entrepreneur bases expansion on restaurant/food trailer synergy

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Expanding his New York-based restaurant operation to Georgia allowed Willie Degel the chance to launch a food trailer, which he hopes will let him leverage his…

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Alcoholic popsicle truck finds fast acceptance in Florida, adds franchisees

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After developing a following among foodservice and hospitality accounts for all-natural, alcoholic popsicles, Buzz Pop created a food truck to make the product…

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Entrepreneur launches all-natural alcoholic popsicles, targets foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After recognizing the need for an all-natural alcoholic popsicle, this entrepreneur secured a patent, built a manufacturing facility and targeted foodservice…

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'How to' operations management topics drove reader interest in 2019

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food truck owners often find themselves challenged in running a business. Hence, they are anxious to know how other operators manage their finances, find…

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Piroshky truck builds awareness for Seattle bakery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Olga Sagan, owner of a piroshky bakery in Seattle, recognized the growing popularity of food trucks in recent years and also saw its unique value in building…

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How a DC food truck spawned a cheese steak restaurant in south central New York

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By relocating from Washington, D.C. to central New York State, a food truck operator was able to fulfill his dream of opening a brick and mortar restaurant.

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Food trucks gear up to serve 'aliens' at Area 51 events

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Government officials warn that food, medical and gasoline resources are limited in the desert outpost communities for a pair of planned Area 51 events this…

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Accolades as a consultant just weren't enough

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Serving as a consultant and running someone else's business didn't fully satisfy Edward Tallman's creative drive. A chef at heart, he loves to delight people…

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Dorian relief efforts enlist food organizations

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the U.S. largely escaped Hurricane Dorian's wrath, areas along the North Carolina coast remain flooded and in need of relief. Food organizations are…

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Pretzel truck delivers Auntie Anne's brand to more snacking occasions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Auntie Anne's has discovered food trucks to be a great tool for strengthening its brand and making it more accessible to customers.

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Taco John's deploys food truck to introduce new look

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Taco John's introduced its first official food truck in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to give customers a glimpse of its new look and to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Rolling Indulgence ready to roll for real following The Great Food Truck Race

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the Dayton trio behind Rolling Indulgence didn't win the $50,000 first place prize in season 10 of The Great Food Truck Race, they are looking forward to…

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This chef fulfills her culinary ambition in a supper club

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This chef's mission, in addition to creating memorable guest experiences, is to help guests understand the hard work and passion that farmers and producers…

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From dishwasher to supper club entrepreneur; a food trailer played a key role

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In following her passion, Deepa Shridhar gained culinary skills and learned the foodservice business from the ground up, a journey that included a food trailer.

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Hurricane Barry less severe than expected; food trucks already back in service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks contributed to efforts led by organizations such as World Central Kitchen, which supplied relief kitchens throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge and…

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Cousins Subs truck enters its third year, promotes the brand in Wisconsin

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cousins Traveling Sub truck has regular requests for events in the Milwaukee area in addition to scheduled stops, such as business parks. There are two to…

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Food trucks provide one pillar for the expanding SAJJ Mediterranean brand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The SAJJ Mediterranean brand consists of four aspects: restaurants, food trucks, catering and online/delivery sales.

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Restaurant on wheels comes to life in a double-decker bus

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Converting a double-decker bus into a mobile restaurant was a three-year project for Billy Lavelle in Carson City, Nevada. The bus features an upstairs dining…

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Wing it On finds chicken wings a natural fit for food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Wing It On, a fast casual chain focused on chicken wings, has found food trucks a logical expansion. The truck leverages synergies with the brick-and-mortar…

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