Independent Operators News & Media
Why pop-up shops, vending, outdoor dining, food trucks, and pick-up services are surging
by William Stutzman — Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventus Global Network Solutions
William Stutzman, vice president, strategic initiatives at Ventus, shares insight on how new new retail and dining formats are offering a smart solution…
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Food truck pilot kicks off in Detroit
July 20, 2020
A Detroit community is piloting a food truck program in Cherry Hill Village. If the one-month pilot program goes well it could become more permanent.
read nowNewport council green lights food trucks, at least for now
July 20, 2020
Food trucks are getting the green light to park and serve along Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. At least until 2021.
read nowAmbulance company hosting food truck event through summer
July 17, 2020
The Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps is hosting a Food Truck Sunday event at their station, at 1601 Level Road, in Elkton, Maryland, through August 30.
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Bill seeks to modify PPP loan forgiveness
July 17, 2020
A bill known as the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act has been introduced to the Senate to modify loan forgiveness under the Paycheck…
read nowVirginia county home to a 'dog' of a food truck
July 16, 2020
Running a food truck has long been a dream for a Campbell County resident and now the dream is coming true.
read nowFood truck park operators launch their own food truck
July 16, 2020
The owners of SouthSide Garage, a food truck park and bar in Knoxville, Tennessee, are expanding the food truck fleet with one of their own trucks.
read nowPennsylvania food truck cancelled for this year
July 15, 2020
The second annual Spirits & Street Eats Food Truck Festival, scheduled to take place in DuBois, Pennsyvlania, won't be happening this year.
read nowNorth Carolina town mulls food truck code
July 14, 2020
The Blowing Rock Town Council, in North Carolina, is meeting this week to consider adjusting its merchant code to include a provision that would allow food…
read nowNew York town home to new food truck enterprise
July 14, 2020
The town of Dexter, in New York, is now home for Pizoli's Giardino, a food truck owned by John Robson and Joe Finn.
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Everything food truck operators need to know about the mobile POS
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
In the wake of COVID-19 the mobile payment is fast becoming a must have technology as are all forms of contactless customer interaction. Here's a guide to what…
read nowAustin food truck launching brick-and-mortar restaurant
July 13, 2020
Paperboy, a breakfast food truck in Central East Austin, Texas, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant this month and will close down truck operations…
read nowLaid-off chef launches taco truck in forging new career path
July 13, 2020
Ely Flores lost his chef role at a Bay Area eatery due to COVID-19, but it hasn't stopped him from pursuing his culinary passion in the community of San…
read nowSpicy hot chicken pop-up goes mobile in Houston
July 9, 2020
Rosalyn's Hot Chicken, a well-known Houston, Texas pop-up food option, is getting a new home.
read nowFood truck cuisine lands in a brick-and-mortar location
July 9, 2020
The menu is all food truck fare but the location is nowhere near mobile.
read nowLong Island resident building a food truck finder app
July 8, 2020
A Port Jefferson, Long Island man is creating a food truck finder app, called What The Truk, to help food truck fans easily locate their favorite food truck…
read nowHow Maine food trucks are weathering a changed business landscape
July 7, 2020
Food truck operators in Maine are having a much different business experience this summer given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
read nowLong Island county debuts food truck initiative at park sites
July 7, 2020
Nassau County, on Long Island, New York, is now home to a food truck program that involves six local parts.
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Designing and creating a profitable food truck patio space
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Outdoor dining is the rage, especially given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and that means a big opportunity for food truck operators. Here is insight on how…
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PPP loan application extended to August pending president’s approval
July 6, 2020
Companies that haven't taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program are likely to have until Aug. 8 to apply, thanks to a Senate vote to extend the…
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