Independent Operators News & Media

Americans won't return to pre-pandemic dining habits

December 9, 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of consumers do not plan to return to their pre-pandemic habits of dining in restaurants within the next six months, according to a…

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Bakery enterprise launching a food truck

December 7, 2021

The Sugar Vault Desserts & Bakery, a popular spot in Hyattsville, a suburb of Washington, D.C., is launching a food truck.

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California woman trades flower sales for food truck operation

December 7, 2021

One of the newest food truck operators in Stockton, California is crazy excited about launching her food truck.

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How to launch a restaurant: 11-step guide (part 2)

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many food truck operators are taking the big step of launching a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Here is the second part of an 11-step guide to help food truck…

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Colorado town boasts a wide range of food truck fare

December 6, 2021

Those living in Montrose, Colorado are enjoying a wide range of food truck fare, ranging from specialty coffee to Thai menu items.

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Crave food truck open for business in NC

December 3, 2021

A Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ food truck is now up and running in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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NC campus gets a plant-based ice cream treat option

December 3, 2021

One of the newest food options near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the Vegan Ice Cream Man.

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Vegan food truck launching restaurant in North Carolina

December 2, 2021

The owner of Romeo's Vegan Burgers food truck, which boasts a 100% plant-based menu, is in the final stages of getting a brick-and-mortar restaurant open in…

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Alabama food truck fan base growing fast

December 2, 2021

The Aww Shucks Fire-Roasted Corn food truck is gaining big traction in the communities around Birmingham, Alabama as fans can often be seen lining up before…

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Detroit expands food truck ordinance

November 30, 2021

The Detroit City Council is gifting food truck operators with relaxed location rules once Spring, 2022 arrives.

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Indiana food truck is a passion project

November 30, 2021

One of the newest food trucks in Evansville, Indiana was born from a passion of cooking.

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Tennessee community rallies to help food truck operator

November 29, 2021

The community of Jefferson City, Tennessee is striving to help a local food truck operator who lost his truck to a fire which also damaged part of his home.

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Detroit food truck operator expands into physical storefront

November 29, 2021

Summer may be way over but lobster lovers in Detroit can still get their hands on the fare at a well-known food truck serving up all things lobster.

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How to launch a restaurant: An 11-step guide (part 1)

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many food truck operators are taking the big step of launching a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The key to ensuring a smooth expansion is knowing as much as…

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Iowa food truck operator makes a dream come true

November 24, 2021

Otmane Benjilany, owner and founder of the O's Grill food truck, has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Pandemic prompts teacher to change career path

November 24, 2021

One of the latest food trucks in Hornell, New York is all about the burrito.

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Ohio food truck operator opening restaurant

November 23, 2021

Those in Dayton, Ohio who love the menu of the Greek Street Food Truck will now have a brick-and-mortar location to enjoy.

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Arkansas food truck court drawing more truck operators

November 22, 2021

The Yacht Club mobile food truck court, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is proving alluring to food truck operators with two more trucks part of the court.

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Restaurant veterans selling Milwaukee food truck

November 22, 2021

The Foxfire Food Truck, housed at the Zocalo Food Truck park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will close on Nov. 28 as operators Maggie Reid and Bryan Phillips, both…

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Wetzel's Pretzels offers much more than great pretzels

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

Ethan Cisneros and Alex Winder, operators of Wetzel's Pretzels food truck, advise wanna be food truck owners to think big picture about all aspects of how to…

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