Independent Operators News & Media

Syracuse food truck operator not letting a fire extinguish business

July 17, 2023

Nine years ago Azella Alvarez launched a mobile food business, operating by using portable tables to sell Filipino-style egg rolls.

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There's nothing sleepy about this baked potato food truck

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

When it comes to launching a food truck Mario L. Johnson says "go for it," but make sure you really want it as it's hard work.

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Jersey food truck a legacy operation

July 12, 2023

One of the newest food trucks in Somerset County, New Jsersey is about more than offering great wood-fired pizza.

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Pizza survey shows what customers want from their favorite pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a survey of 403 people, 100% said they had ordered pizza, either for delivery by pick up. No longer are customers using the telephone to place their orders.

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Maine brewery home to food trucks

July 11, 2023

The Oxbow Brewing Co. in Newcastle, Maine is home to food trucks this summer.

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2nd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to aid pizzeria operators with busy schedules

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, hosted by Pizza Marketplace and PDQ Signature Systems, offers pizzeria owners and operators learning opportunities from…

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Army man serving a second army with New Jersey food truck

July 6, 2023

Hanif Davis, owner and operator of the Hadez Food Truck in New Jersey, got three months of training for his role as a food truck owner on the art of barbecue.

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It’s all about the cheese for Illinois food truck

July 5, 2023

Those Illinois residents who love cheese will be happy to hear of the Cheezey's Grilled Cheeses food truck serving up everything cheese in Rockford.

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Food truck with Caribbean vibe drives into Arkansas

July 4, 2023

One of the latest food trucks in Bentonville, Arkansas is the Island Vibes which offers a menu of Caribbean items and Jamaican favorites.

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South Carolina food truck opening brick-and-mortar presence

June 28, 2023

Foodies in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina who love the Arepa Spot food truck will be happy to hear the food truck enterprise is opening a permanent store in…

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Curry Up Now opening in North Carolina

June 27, 2023

Curry Up Now is opening locations in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Set to open this summer, the Durham restaurant is at 3105 Shannon Road, while the…

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Wisconsin BBQ food truck expands with restaurant

June 27, 2023

A food truck operator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is launching a physical restaurant in the town of Franklin.

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Minnesota food truck is all about perseverance

June 23, 2023

It took a decade but Junior's Backyard Grill, a food truck in Scanlon, Minnesota, is open for business.

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Banyan Tree food truck sprouts up in Maine

June 22, 2023

One of the latest food trucks in Maine is the Banyan Tree in Damariscotta.

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It’s a sister affair for a California Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Peyton and Paige Geyser, sisters in Orange County, California, are owners and operators of a Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck and were longtime fans of the brand…

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It’s all about BBQ for South Dakota food truck

June 15, 2023

Barbecue, featuring generation-old recipes, is what the Southern Perfection BBQ food truck is all about.

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Boston food truck is all about soul

June 14, 2023

One of Boston's food trucks is all about family, Latin culture and soul food.

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Sushi food truck finds welcoming fan base in North Carolina

June 13, 2023

One of the latest food trucks to set its roots in North Carolina is the Seoul Sushi food truck in Wilmington.

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Cousins Maine Lobster taps former Wendy's exec to lead development

June 9, 2023

In an effort to grow its food truck and brick-and-mortar business, Cousins Maine Lobster has hired Angela Coppler as head of development. The 14-year veteran…

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Michigan food truck expanding with physical location

June 9, 2023

A Troy, Michigan food truck operator is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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