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What makes a winning food truck strategy?

The booming food truck scene of the last decade has operators considering how the trend could work at their college campus, school or company.

Operators who have taken the renovation plunge find that planning, communication and some improvisation are critical to keeping operations humming.

For operators taking cues from diners clamoring for healthier options, Beefsteak has proven that a veggie-forward approach can be a success.

A pasta machine can make the dough rolling process more efficient and the end product more consistent than if rolling hors d'oeuvres or desserts by hand.

To make it easier to deliver meals to off-site charter schools and summer feeding locations, Pinellas County Schools uses colored tape to close the boxes.

Beyond the basic rules of operating a truck safely, laws for mobile eateries vary, so check all local ordinances before proceeding with a food truck.

The number of children with a food allergy rose 18 percent from 1997 to 2007, however, just 38 percent of K-12 operators had allergy training in the past year.

A year ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital decided to replace its cafeteria with a collection of fast-casual and quick-service restaurants.

The overuse of fisheries has operators going beyond produce in their sustainability endeavors and turning their efforts toward lakes and oceans.

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