Independent Operators News & Media
All you need to know about a ghost kitchen
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
An increasing number of food trucks are utilizing a ghost kitchen for delivery needs as well as food prep. Find out what a ghost kitchen is and if it could…
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Popular Virginia taco food truck launching restaurant
November 15, 2021
The La Tingeria food truck, in Virginia, will soon have a physical restaurant presence as owner David Pena plans to launch a brick-and-mortar eatery next month.
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Watch #QSRNext speakers for limited-time only
November 15, 2021
If you missed# QSRNext, you missed some great insight from some of the world's leading brands. The one-day event hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake covered topics…
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More than half of consumers order directly from restaurants
November 15, 2021
More than half, 58%, of U.S. consumers are skipping aggregators when ordering from restaurants.
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Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…
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Fayetteville food truck is a food ministry
November 12, 2021
An Arkansas couple is all about feeding the needy in Fayetteville and are using a food truck to make it happen as part of their food ministry called…
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Arkansas food truck is all about the wing
November 11, 2021
One of the latest food trucks to open in Texarkana, Arkansas is Fred's Wings-n-Things.
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Restaurants face margin contraction, slower M&A in Q1 2022
November 10, 2021
With rising commodity prices, workforce shortages, and the need for higher expenditures to attract labor in a competitive market, the restaurant industry will…
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Fast casual leaders share inspirational insight, labor shortage strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Four fast casual leaders offered up insight on overcoming challenges, from dealing with COVID shutdowns to the ongoing labor shortage, at the Fast Casual…
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Milwaukee food truck finds a physical home
November 10, 2021
Just Smokin' Barbecue, a Milwaukee food truck that closes for the season by November's end, will still be serving up its fare, but in a physical location.
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NRA expects health, sustainability on menus in 2022
November 10, 2021
Restaurant customers can expect to see health taking center stage on menus and sustainability continue to be a priority in 2022.
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Oregon city launching pilot food truck program
November 9, 2021
North Bend, a city in Oregon, is getting ready to launch a Food Truck Mondays pilot program.
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It’s all about Friendsgiving for a Minnesota food truck fest
November 9, 2021
A cidery in St. Joseph, Minnesota is hosting a Friendsgiving Food Truck Festival this month.
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Luv's Brownies food truck is all about customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Andrea Lacy, owner and operator of the Luv's Brownies food truck in California, shares insight on running a food truck and her secret to success.
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Maryland food truck expands with physical footprint
November 8, 2021
Those who love the food truck Yo Java Bowl, in Chester, Maryland, will be happy to hear the food truck enterprise is expanding with a physical storefront…
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Virginia retail center includes food truck space
November 8, 2021
A retail center in Lynchburg, Virginia will incorporate spaces for eight to 12 food trucks.
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Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery
November 5, 2021
The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
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80% of industry professionals lack practical business knowledge
November 4, 2021
Nearly 80% of restaurateurs acknowledge they lack practical business knowledge.
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Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Vegas restaurant reborn as a food truck
November 4, 2021
The fact that COVID-19 mandated closures shuttered their Las Vegas restaurant, Johnny's Mexican Kitchen, a father and son weren't about to leave the…
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