Independent Operators News & Media

Delivering an amazing restaurant experience on the road

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The Habit Burger Grill Catering Truck enterprise operates 11 trucks offering a full-on catering experience. It strives to deliver the same experience guests at…

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Mobile ice pop truck coming to Detroit

April 26, 2021

A dessert food truck, Frios Gourmet Pops, will be rolling through Detroit come June.

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Oregon food truck gets starring role in Academy Awards show commercial

April 26, 2021

A Talent, Oregon food truck was in the national spotlight Sunday night, starring in a national commercial during the Academy Awards program.

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Kentucky food truck serving up more than just good poutine

April 23, 2021

The Lady Bugs Fritters and Fries aims to do more than serve up tasty poutine, burgers and sweet treats.

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North Carolina food truck event supports child abuse prevention

April 22, 2021

A food truck fundraiser, supporting child abuse prevention, is taking place Saturday, April 24 in Rowan County, North Carolina.

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Food truck Friday event back on in Reno

April 21, 2021

A Food Truck Friday event will kick off June 4 at Idlewild Park, in Reno, Nevada.

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Hot dog truck aims to help rescue dogs

April 21, 2021

The Rescue Dog hot dog food truck in Kalispell, Montana is all about selling hot dogs and helping rescue dogs and aims to expand its canine care mission by…

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Minnesota pizza enterprise planning second food truck

April 20, 2021

Pizza Barn, a pizzeria in Princeton, Minnesota, is getting ready to launch a second food truck given the great response its initial food truck has experienced.

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Meeting customer demand proves successful for growing Mediterranean food empire

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mohammad Altawaha operates 15 food trucks (and five restaurant locations) under his Abu Omar Halal brand across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Florida. His…

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Vegan food truck rolls into Indianapolis

April 19, 2021

Vegan fans in Indianapolis, Indiana now have certified food truck option as the Black Leaf Vegan food truck is in town.

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NJ food truck festival benefits kids battling cancer

April 16, 2021

The upcoming Valerie Fund Food Truck Festival, happening May 1-2 in Wall Township, New Jersey has a very special aspect.

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July means food truck festival time in Pittsburgh

April 16, 2021

The Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is back on in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the fifth year.

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QSRs recovering faster than all segments

April 15, 2021

To get the COVID-19 global pandemic under control in March 2020, the U.S. government restricted on-premises dining at roughly 70% of all U.S. restaurants. By…

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Former Yum! CEO teaching brands about 'bouncing back'

April 15, 2021

Greg Creed, former Yum Brands CEO, may be retired, but he knows exactly what it takes to transform struggling brands into stars. He'll share those tips during…

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Food truck Mondays back in swing in Indiana

April 15, 2021

Food Truck Mondays, a weekly event featuring food truck fare and live music, is back in action in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Charlotte food truck is all about fusing a range of cuisines

April 14, 2021

Come month's end foodies in Charlotte, North Carolina will enjoy a food truck offering a wide range of cuisines across five menu options.

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Long Island Egyptian food truck nears first anniversary

April 13, 2021

Long Island, New York foodies loving Egyptian fare are enjoying a food truck that will soon celebrate its one-year anniversary.

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Cousins Maine Lobster food truck owners aim to help struggling trucks

April 13, 2021

Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac, who founded Cousins Maine Lobster, now worldwide food truck brand, want to help food truck operators who are having business…

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2 food cost myths hamstringing food truck recovery

by David Scott Peters

Most food truck operators are quick to attribute high food cost to price changes and then there is the internet doling out wrong information — like the average…

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Alabama town revamps food truck rally strategy

April 12, 2021

The Downtown Huntsville Inc. food truck rallies, held at Big Spring Park in the Alabama city, will be a bit different this year.

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