Independent Operators News & Media
Maryland fire department to host trick-or-treat food truck event
October 23, 2019
The West Friendship Fire Department Food Truck trick-or-treat event originally scheduled for this past Tuesday has been rescheduled for next Tuesday from 4 to…
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Lavu partners with Omnivore to bring POS technology to foodservice
October 23, 2019
Lavu, a provider of mobile point-of-sale systems for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a universal POS connection for third-party foodservice…
read nowNew Jersey town home to food truck, craft beer festival
October 22, 2019
The second annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will be held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with 27 food trucks lining up along Black Horse Pike in the…
read nowBrooklyn, New York bans food trucks near Christmas display
October 22, 2019
Food trucks will not be permitted at a Christmas display from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day in the Dyke Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, the city…
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Austin food trailer delights FCES attendees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Paperboy food trailer has gained a significant following in Austin thanks to its locally sourced food. In four years, the business has added a second…
read nowNew York town to host food truck derby
October 21, 2019
The 8th annual Food Truck Derby will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead, New York, featuring lawn games…
read nowMississippi town explores food truck requirements
October 18, 2019
The city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is exploring food truck licensing procedures and plans to have an ordinance for the council to review in November…
read nowMilwaukee food truck to help victims of sex trafficking
October 18, 2019
Exploit No More, a Milwaukee organization dedicated to ending child sex trafficking, has created a food truck, The Elevated Chef, to help victims of human…
read nowLouisville lawmakers clarify food truck restrictions
October 17, 2019
Louisville city council members Tuesday agreed to a food truck ordinance that clarifies where trucks can park and addresses some other operator concerns…
read nowPennsylvania town to hold food truck festival
October 17, 2019
The fourth annual Easton Food Truck Festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday on Larry Holmes Drive and Scott Park in Easton, Pennsylvania, according to a…
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How to build buzz and positive 'ORM' for your food truck on the web
by Daniela McVicker — Writer, TopWritersReview
Building a food truck reputation requires an ongoing effort to be active on social media, interact with customers and encourage them to post honest reviews of…
read nowMaryland Food Truck Week planned
October 16, 2019
Maryland Food Truck Week starts Friday with a food truck rally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at South Point in Port Covington, according to a CBS Local report.
read nowRobotic smoothie trucks coming to Los Angeles
October 16, 2019
Ono Food Co. in Los Angeles plans to deploy what it calls the world's first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, according to an ABC.com report.
read nowChicago food truck donates food to the homeless, hopes to set an example
October 15, 2019
Partners Phillip Simpson and Andrew Bonsu, who own the Phlavz food truck in Chicago, deliver food to homeless shelters and tent cities when they finish their…
read nowTacos, tacos, tacos: Long Beach's top 3 food trucks
October 15, 2019
Tacos, tacos, tacos. That sums up the three most popular food trucks in Long Beach, California, according to Hoodline, which bases its rankings on Yelp reviews…
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Chef/entrepreneur spreads his love of Italian street food
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Over the past nine years, Nick Terzella has experienced the excitement of establishing a successful business in a fast growing industry that continues to face…
read nowMexican fare highlights San Jose’s Top 5 food trucks
October 14, 2019
Tacos, the original food truck fare in many cities, maintains its dominance in San Jose. The city's top three food trucks specialize in tacos and Mexican fare…
read nowJudge orders Florida town to remove food truck restriction
October 14, 2019
Fort Pierce, Florida is taking measures to repeal a law requiring food trucks to maintain a 500-foot distance from restaurants and similar businesses in…
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Cleveland's top 5 food trucks: Variety rules, West Side tops East Side
October 11, 2019
Culinary variety is what food trucks are known for, and, in Cleveland, they do it in spades.
read nowCalifornia festival to feature food trucks
October 10, 2019
The inaugural Alameda Harvest Celebration will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27, around Almanac and Admiral Maltings at 651 W. Tower Ave., the…
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