Independent Operators News

Waukesha, Wisconsin approves food truck ordinance

July 19, 2024

The Waukesha, Wisconsin Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance for food trucks. This ordinance was first brought before the council in May due to a…

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Cousins Maine Lobster rolling into Kansas City

July 18, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which serves Maine lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is expanding to Kansas City, servicing the metro area, North East Kansas and…

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Pickney, Michigan begins Food Truck Fridays

July 12, 2024

Pickney, Michigan recently kicked off its monthly Food Truck Fridays events, held from noon to 8 p.m. at Town Square Park, according to a report by MHMI.

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19-year old opens international cuisine food truck in Georgia

July 10, 2024

19-year old Lily Baird recently opened an international cuisine food truck Lily's World Tour in Dublin, Georgia. Baird said she was inspired by her mother…

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Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia

July 9, 2024

Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.

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5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees

July 1, 2024

We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…

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Food truck park coming to Waterville, Maine

June 28, 2024

Couple Zhanpo Lu and Linjie Gu are seeking approval from Waterville, Maine to open a food truck park. They will serve traditional Chinese food alongside up to…

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Orlando food truck stolen

June 26, 2024

The Island Kitchen and Grill food truck was stolen in Orlando, Florida. Owner Odane Mornan filed a police report after finding it missing, according to a…

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Green Bay Tarlton Theatre to add food trucks

June 24, 2024

The Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, Wisconsin will add live outdoor music and a spot for food trucks. Owner Tarl Knight says that a weekly concert series will…

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Food truck bar opening in Durham, North Carolina

June 21, 2024

A food truck bar called The Can Opener will open in downtown Durham, North Carolina in summer. It will include Bulkogi, Chick-N-Que, Gussy's Greek Street Food…

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Lebanon, New Hampshire to revise food truck rules

June 19, 2024

The city council of Lebanon, New Hampshire are revisiting food truck rules due to traffic concerns and lack of parking spaces near Colburn Park. There are four…

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New Palestine, Indiana passes food truck ordinance

June 17, 2024

The New Palestine, Indiana, city council passed a food truck ordinance regulating food trucks in the town. The council had been discussing the measure for…

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How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

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Nashville considering formal food truck rules

June 10, 2024

Nashville is currently considering a bill that would authorize NDOT to regulate food trucks in the area with a permitting program. The Traffic and Parking…

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Memphis food truck robbed

May 31, 2024

The Pizza Dis Pasta Dat food truck in Memphis, Tennessee was recently robbed by a thief, who stole $9,000 worth of equipment, including the pizza oven…

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Lewes, Delaware to consider food truck ordinance

May 22, 2024

The city council of Lewes, Delaware will examine a proposed ordinance that would simplify processes for food trucks in the area. In particular, this ordinance…

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Food truck event to begin in Jeannette, Pennsylvania

May 20, 2024

The Concert & Food Trucks event will begin on May 23 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. This free event will run every other Thursday through Sept. 5 at the…

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Long Beach food truck robbed for 2nd time

May 17, 2024

The Los Bros Taco food truck was robbed in Long Beach, California. A robber punched the employee in the face during the event. This is the second time in six…

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Kansas City considers adjusting food truck hours

May 10, 2024

Kansas City, Kansas is considering changing rules to allow food trucks to stay open later. Food truck owners in the area said they brought this petition after…

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Indiana-based Brooks BBQ and Chicken to close physical location, focus on food truck

May 8, 2024

Brooks BBQ and Chicken, a restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, plans to close its physical location located in Union Street Market. Instead, it will refocus on…

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