7 benefits of taking the Fast Casual Executive Summit virtual

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The virtual version of the Fast Casual Executive Summit is Oct. 20-21. Registration is open and is free to the first 500 restaurant executives who sign up.

New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

NRA sends emergency restaurant support plan to legislators

The National Restaurant Association tells Congress the industry needs help and it needs it now.

June US restaurant industry sales are best since February

Fast casual falters a bit, while pizza, chicken and burgers fare well in June.

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…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2020 Perfect Pitch

FastCasual is accepting nominations until July 31 for the annual Perfect Pitch.

Protecting your food truck recipes: Trade secrets & patents

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food trucks offer unique fare, often borne from family recipes and special ingredients, and are a valuable asset of the food truck operation. Find out how to…

Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The federal government has introduced a simplified PPP loan application form in an effort to make the PPP loan process easier since the government announced…

Networld Media employees honor late founder Alan Fryrear

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Alan Earl Fryrear, co-founder and chairman of Networld Media Group, died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2020.

How to optimize a food truck drive-thru service

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing many things when it comes to food truck operation and one strong trend is deploying a drive-thru service to avoid patrons…

Pros and cons of joining a group purchasing organization

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Saving on food costs is a prime focus for any food truck operator and one way may be joining a purchasing organization that provides a lower price point and…

Pandemic hammers foodservice coffee sales; outlook uncertain

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Long-term, foodservice will continue to struggle to recover from COVID-19, as consumers will increase their economy focused spending. The lingering impact of…

Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting the food truck industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in foodservice environment -- from food trucks to restaurants. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out…

How one food truck operator is surviving during COVID-19 and going forward

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Edward Tallman, food truck expert and owner of the El Queso Guero truck in Las Vegas, shares how he's adjusting his business due to the coronavirus pandemic…

Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting: What’s the difference?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

An essential part of running a successful food truck, especially now in regard to the ongoing coronavirus, is maintaining a clean environment. Whether you stay…

Dishing up fresh, cooked-to-order fare proves to be a winning combination

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Slim Chickens franchisee Byron Wheeler shares insight on the LOVE Restaurant Group's first truck operation, launched in Denver, and likely the first of many…

Nathan's Famous tech transformation: Serving customers 'where, when and how' they want it

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

After a solid 102 years in existence, Nathan's Famous — one of the few U.S. brands around for the last pandemic in 1918 — has made a timely tech transformation…

Finding the PPP loan process perplexing? Experts offer guidance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Expert panelists participating in a webinar offer guidance to food truck operators trying to navigate the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Package…

Webinar to help leaders optimize restaurants for online, curbside orders

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

This free hour-long webinar features what restaurant brands need for an easy-to-use and secure POS system.

Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans, for relief from the coronavirus pandemic, have been given a…