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Boston foodies name top 3 food trucks
June 2, 2022
The readers of Boston.com have spoken when it comes to honoring the top local food trucks.
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New Mexico food truck owners launch storefront
June 1, 2022
The Wing It Up, a food truck in Albuquerque, New Mexico, now has a physical storefront location.
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Milwaukee food truck fest seeking food truck participants
May 27, 2022
The MKE Food Truck Fest, happening July 23 at Henry Maier Festival Park, is looking for food truck participants.
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Using data to examine return of restaurant business
May 26, 2022
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by multiple challenges this year, including rising costs, supply chain issues and labor problems. Slowly but surely…
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It’s all about rugelach for Rhode Island food truck
May 26, 2022
A Rhode Island bakery, Just Like Nana's, is taking its confections on the road with a food trailer strategy.
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Dayton food truck makes funnel cakes a prime focus
May 25, 2022
A Dayton, Ohio food truck, called the Gem City Funnel Cake King, came about after its owner added funnel cakes to the truck's initial menu of fried fish and…
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A burger food truck blooms in Indiana
May 20, 2022
One of the latest food trucks in Indiana is selling burgers and fries inspired by immigrant cuisines.
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Detroit becoming a more food truck friendly city
May 19, 2022
Detroit lawmakers have approved a food truck operations rule that expands where food truck operators can do business.
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Great Food Truck Race season 15 kicks off in June
May 18, 2022
The next season of The Great Food Truck Race, which is season 15, will debut on Sunday, June 5 at p.m. EST on the Food Network and Discovery+ network.
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Curry Up Now opening in Dallas
May 17, 2022
Curry Up Now, a California-based franchise, will open this summer in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It will feature a large dining room, a dog-friendly…
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Ohio food truck operator readying a brick-and-mortar location
May 17, 2022
The owners of the Pizza Bandit food truck in Dayton, Ohio are busy getting a physical store location up and running and are building a kitchen at the Yellow…
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Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer ways to reduce labor shortage pains
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…
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Virginia home to national franchise food truck
May 16, 2022
The Corndog Co., a national food truck franchise, has arrived in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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Vegan food truck finding a solid fan base in Cali
May 13, 2022
The Planet Vegan Burgers food truck, which serves plant-based fare in Fresno, California, is finding a growing fan base.
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Florida catering business morphs into food truck
May 10, 2022
A Florida executive chef is transitioning his catering business into a food truck that will boast various food styles in an elevated dining approach.
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Zoup Eatery, Bonchon, Asian Box leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…
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Texas BBQ spot launches food truck
May 5, 2022
The Shack BBQ eatery, in Lubbock, Texas, which reopened last summer after a nearly year-long pandemic closure, has launched a food truck.
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Ohio food truck operator opens physical restaurant
May 4, 2022
Tae Spell, operator of the three-year-old Taesty's food truck in Circleville, Ohio, aims to expand his business with a second truck this year and has also…
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Georgia food truck operator opens restaurant
May 3, 2022
The owner of a Georgia food truck, called King Kabob, has made a longtime dream come true with the launch of a physical restaurant.
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Cousins Maine Lobster hits 2022 growth spurt
May 2, 2022
Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 36 food trucks and seven brick-and-mortar locations, signed four franchise agreements in the first quarter of 2022. Recent…
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