Independent Operators News & Media

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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NC food truck is all about the boba

April 28, 2022

One of the latest food trucks in North Carolina is the Boba Bing, which serves up the popular boba tea that originated from Taiwan.

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Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.

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