Independent Operators News & Media

Food truck association leader resigns following Capitol riot participation

January 11, 2021

The leader of the Richmond Food Truck Association, Billy Metzger, has resigned his post after participating in the violent protest at the U.S. Capitol last…

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New SBA PPP loans now available from community banks

January 11, 2021

U.S. businesses can apply for new Paycheck Protection Program loans beginning today as the Small Business Administration has opened a new round of funding…

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Navigating PPP: 3 steps to secure new Federal relief

by Gerri Detweiler

In the last year, the fight for business survival has been particularly difficult. This was especially true for very small businesses, and most restaurants and…

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Missoula home to another Iraqi fare food truck

January 8, 2021

One of the latest food trucks in Missoula, Montana is serving up Iraqi street food fare such as Arabian flatbread.

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Seafood food truck rolls into Wilmington

January 8, 2021

A Lobster Dogs food truck is up and rolling through Wilmington, North Carolina, serving lobster rolls as well as shrimp rolls and crab rolls in New Hanover…

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Barbecue food truck will make Memphis its home

January 7, 2021

The Bain BBQ, a food truck offering Texas-style fare, will open in Memphis, Tennessee this March in the Midtown area.

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City council drafting food truck rules in Washington

January 7, 2021

The Rainier City Council, in Washington, is drafting food truck regulations and hoping to have an initial version ready for review come Feb. 1.

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Iconic Hollywood food stand closing temporarily

January 6, 2021

The Pink's hot dog stand, an iconic Hollywood food stand that's been around for 81 years, is closing for several months.

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Aspen restauranteur pivots to food cart in wake of pandemic

January 5, 2021

To say it's been a rough year for Brad Matthews, owner of the Red Wagon and The Pantry food cart, would be an understatement.

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Mex-Asian food truck coming to Houston area

January 4, 2021

A Mexican-Asian fusion food truck operation, Coreanos, will soon be serving more Houston area foodies come next week.

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Tennessee town home to bar/food truck park

January 4, 2021

The town of Farragut, Tennessee has a bar and food truck park to enjoy.

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Atlanta Pizza Truck: A whole new kind of 'pizza mobile platform'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In Italy, where pizza — and especially pizza Napoletano — is virtually a religion, three-wheeled Piaggio Ape trucks are everywhere. That's one main reason an…

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Missouri food truck operators take pop-up route

December 30, 2020

It's been a hard year to be a food truck operator, but several Kansas City, Missouri operators are striving to stay in business in the new year with a pop-up…

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Arizona food truck feeds the hungry on Christmas

December 30, 2020

The Ken's Hardwood Barbecue in Tuscson, Arizona, took the role of Santa on Christmas, offering free food to the hungry.

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Texas food truck has the 'grit' to succeed

December 29, 2020

While COVID-19 continues to devastate most of the food industry one Texas food truck operator is taking inspiration from the quest to survive the pandemic.

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Rhode Island food truck delivers special packages during holiday

December 29, 2020

Several Rhode Island food truck operators are all about giving back this holiday season.

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Minnesota city green lights food truck regulations

December 28, 2020

The North Mankato City Council, in Minnesota, has revised and approved a food truck ordinance after a few more adjustments.

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London chef launches sashimi food truck

December 28, 2020

Junya Yamasaki, a renowned chef in London, is the owner of a sashimi food truck launched in Los Angeles.

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Ohio food truck operator launches ghost kitchen with VFW support

December 24, 2020

In a quest to offset losses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a Northfield, Ohio food truck business is operating a ghost kitchen at a local VFW Post hall.

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FastCasual now accepting nominations for Excellence in Food Safety award

December 23, 2020

As part of the 2021 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…

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