Independent Operators News & Media
Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia
July 9, 2024
Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.
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How to be successful in the food truck business
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.
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5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees
July 1, 2024
We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…
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Food truck park coming to Waterville, Maine
June 28, 2024
Couple Zhanpo Lu and Linjie Gu are seeking approval from Waterville, Maine to open a food truck park. They will serve traditional Chinese food alongside up to…
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Orlando food truck stolen
June 26, 2024
The Island Kitchen and Grill food truck was stolen in Orlando, Florida. Owner Odane Mornan filed a police report after finding it missing, according to a…
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Green Bay Tarlton Theatre to add food trucks
June 24, 2024
The Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, Wisconsin will add live outdoor music and a spot for food trucks. Owner Tarl Knight says that a weekly concert series will…
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Food truck bar opening in Durham, North Carolina
June 21, 2024
A food truck bar called The Can Opener will open in downtown Durham, North Carolina in summer. It will include Bulkogi, Chick-N-Que, Gussy's Greek Street Food…
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Lebanon, New Hampshire to revise food truck rules
June 19, 2024
The city council of Lebanon, New Hampshire are revisiting food truck rules due to traffic concerns and lack of parking spaces near Colburn Park. There are four…
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Munchie Busters destroy hunger with snacks
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Founded in May 2022 by father and daughter team Rudy and Jeccel Camancho, the Munchie Busters was born out of, "having the munchies."
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New Palestine, Indiana passes food truck ordinance
June 17, 2024
The New Palestine, Indiana, city council passed a food truck ordinance regulating food trucks in the town. The council had been discussing the measure for…
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Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…
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How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover
June 11, 2024
Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…
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Nashville considering formal food truck rules
June 10, 2024
Nashville is currently considering a bill that would authorize NDOT to regulate food trucks in the area with a permitting program. The Traffic and Parking…
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How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…
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Memphis food truck robbed
May 31, 2024
The Pizza Dis Pasta Dat food truck in Memphis, Tennessee was recently robbed by a thief, who stole $9,000 worth of equipment, including the pizza oven…
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Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.
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Lewes, Delaware to consider food truck ordinance
May 22, 2024
The city council of Lewes, Delaware will examine a proposed ordinance that would simplify processes for food trucks in the area. In particular, this ordinance…
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Avoiding 3 common food truck insurance risks
by Kyle Jude — Program Manager, Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP)
Just like any other business, food truck operations are susceptible to risk. Here are three risks to avoid.
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FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Nominations close June 30.
read nowFood truck event to begin in Jeannette, Pennsylvania
May 20, 2024
The Concert & Food Trucks event will begin on May 23 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. This free event will run every other Thursday through Sept. 5 at the…
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