Independent Operators News

The Big Cheesy food truck opens restaurant in Baton Rouge

February 16, 2024

The Big Cheesy food truck has opened its first restaurant in Baton Rouge near Louisianna State University. The location will feature a variety of toasted…

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J Rocks Smoke House food truck sets up restaurant in Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2024

J Rocks Smoke House, a BBQ food truck based in Topeka, Kansas, recently opened a restaurant in southeast Topeka. This is the first time owners Jasmaine and…

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Panda Express challenges food truck name

February 9, 2024

Panda Express claims that the Trash Panda Vegan food truck in Phoenix challenges its trademark. The chain said that the name and logo are too similar, which…

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Cousins Maine Lobster launching in Chicago

February 9, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 60 locations, is hosting its first Chicagoland food truck event and grand opening Saturday at Pollyanna Brewing in Roselare…

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Haitian food truck owners sue Parksley, Virginia for violating rights

February 5, 2024

Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien, owners of Eben-Ezer Haitian Food Truck LLC, are suing the town of Parksley, Virginia and council member Henry Nicholson for…

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Crash damages North Carolina food truck

February 2, 2024

A Thomasville, North Carolina food truck, Sushi Empire, was heavily damaged by a collision, which knocked the food truck on its side. Owners Jesse Rothstein…

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Missouri ice cream food truck looks to sell

January 29, 2024

Swirly's Ice Cream & Waffles, based in Springfield, Missouri, is looking to sell its business. Owners Jack and Kenzie Powderly announced on their Facebook…

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Residents oppose food truck venue in Wallingford, Connecticut

January 24, 2024

Several residents have opposed an effort to change the residential zoning to allow a 3,000-square-foot restaurant with outdoor entertainment and food trucks in…

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Ralphs sends cease and desist letter to LA food truck

January 22, 2024

The law firm Davis Wright Tremaine sent a cease and desist letter to the Gracias Senor Taqueria food truck in Los Angeles on behalf of the Ralphs supermarket…

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River City Wood Fire Pizza food truck opens restaurant

January 19, 2024

River City Wood Fire Pizza, a food truck in Richmond, Virginia, has opened a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Joe Lajoie said he needed more space since its…

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Santa Rosa County, Florida, approves food truck court

January 12, 2024

Santa Rosa County, Florida's Development Services, approved a food truck court in Navarre, which will host three food trucks. The park will feature 19 parking…

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Columbia, South Carolina to bring back Food Truck Fridays

January 10, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina announced Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024 every week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout January, according to a report by ABC…

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Turkey Leg Hut to open food truck in Houston, following owner breakup, allegations

January 8, 2024

Turkey Leg Hut plans to open a food truck in Houston, Texas. However, the restaurant experienced controversy when co-founder Lyndell Price and Nakia Holmes…

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Food truck returns to Albuquerque following shooting

January 4, 2024

Las Chanclitas Food Truck has returned to downtown Albuquerque following a shooting which left owner Alex Rodriguez's mother injured. In an incident, a bullet…

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Man arrested for San Antonio food truck scam

January 2, 2024

San Antonio police arrested Miguel Angel Cuellar Lopez for allegedly scamming 28 people out of $186,000 as part of a food trucks scam. Lopez allegedly rented…

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Tucson restaurant claims food trucks forced him out of business

December 27, 2023

El Berraco Mexican, a seafood restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, claims an influx of food trucks in the area forced him to close one of his locations. Owner…

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Food trucks arrive in Gulf Breeze food truck park

December 15, 2023

The Grab-a-Bite Food Court & Bar in Gulf Breeze, Florida now has its first group of food trucks. This area offers both indoor and outdoor restaurants, with…

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FastCasual releases 2024 '20 Brands to Watch'

December 14, 2023

Customer demand for innovation and customization in food menus, as well as a preference for food infused with new and bold flavors, is driving growth. These…

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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations deadline extended

December 11, 2023

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list is back for 2024 and your brand could be listed!

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Food truck court opens in Fayetteville, North Carolina

December 8, 2023

The Haymount Truck Stop, a food truck court and bar, recently opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Owners Jordan Sherrod and Chris Beaty chose a former auto…

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