Independent Operators News & Media
Ohio police on lookout for stolen food truck Shawarma Rolls & Gyro
October 8, 2025
Police in Mansfield, Ohio is asking the community for help in locating a stolen food truck called Shawarma Rolls & Gyro. It is an 1989 Chevy Box van which…
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
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Judge temporarily shuts down Houston food truck park due to community complaints
October 6, 2025
Judge Cory Don Sepolio of Harris County has ordered the Galleria Food Truck Park to shut down in Houston through a temporary restraining order. This move comes…
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream rolls out food truck
October 3, 2025
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is rolling out a pizzeria food truck that will appear at high-traffic community events across the U.S.
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The Hangry Hobo food truck opens restaurant in East Dubuque, Illinois
September 29, 2025
The Hangry Hobo burger and wings food truck has opened a physical restaurant in East Dubuque, Illinois. Its hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, according to a…
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Food truck operators in Philly claim they were targeted by city after speaking out against curfew
September 26, 2025
Several food truck operators in Philadelphia are claiming the city retaliated against them by speaking out at a City Council meeting regarding a business…
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PickUp Food Truck Park holds soft opening in Nashville
September 24, 2025
The PickUp Food Truck Park held a soft opening recently in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Jeff's Bagel Run, HugerRush talk tech, strategy on Restaurant Operator Podcast
In this episode of Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Canlser, publisher of FastCasual, offers an exclusive preview of the heavy-hitting CEO panel, moderated…
Presented by HungerRush, Jeff's Bagel Run
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Founders' Collaborative launches as free community for restaurant entrepreneurs
September 23, 2025
A free virtual community for founders called the Founders' Collaborative launched this week, powered by industry publications FastCasual and QSRWeb and…
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Fall Food Truck Festival coming to Bartlett, Illinois
September 19, 2025
The Fall Food Truck Festival is coming Sept. 18 to Bartlett, Illinois at the William Tiknis Campus. It will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and feature food trucks…
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Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend
The Founderology Growth Summit is a breakthrough experience designed for Founders who are looking to scale. Every moment, from the first conversation to the…
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Catalina Tea Bar truck brings nonalcoholic fare to California
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Not every bar needs booze to be successful. Some just need a good truck, nonalcoholic beverages and snacks to prosper. That's the case for Catalina Tea Bar.
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Food truck festival coming to town of Virginia, Minnesota
September 15, 2025
The Food Truck Festival is coming to the town of Virginia, Minnesota on Sept. 20 and will run from 12 noon to 6 p.m., according to a report by WDIO.
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Cincinnati establishes food truck curfew
September 12, 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio has established a food truck curfew of 11 p.m. The city manager believes it will improve public safety due to intoxicated individuals coming…
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Millsboro, Delaware mulls allowing food trucks year-round
September 12, 2025
The town council of Millsboro, Delaware is considering changing food truck rules to allow them to operate year-round, as opposed to only at festivals and…
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Scammers go after Milwaukee food trucks
September 10, 2025
Scammers have been targeting multiple Milwaukee food truck operators with fake offers to enter events and festivals.
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Clarendon County, South Carolina considers clearer food truck guidelines
September 8, 2025
The Clarendon County Council approved the first reading an of an ordinance to regulate food trucks and other mobile vendors. If approved, it would set up clear…
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Former CPA pursues food truck passion with Off the Griddle
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
When Kristie Jacobe found herself out of work after COVID-19, she decided to pursue her passion of starting a food truck.
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