Predicting menu trends means understanding consumers' feelings

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

To predict what types of menu offerings customers will want in the near future, you must understand the underpinning drivers behind their desires. Trends…

Virginia city to allow food trucks

December 17, 2018

Lawmakers in Colonial Heights, Virginia, recently approved a law allowing mobile food units to operate in parts of the city, according to The Progress Index.

Canadian authorities recall Adam Bros red, green lettuce, cauliflower

December 17, 2018

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency this weekend issued a recall on "certain cauliflower, red leaf lettuce and green leaf lettuce" from Adam Bros. Farming Inc.

FDA finds a source of E. coli-tainted romaine

December 14, 2018

One farm's water reservoir has been pinpointed as a primary source of the E. coli that tainted romaine lettuce and prompted the FDA to virtually halt all sales…

Podcast episode 3: Breaking down McDonald's fecal bacteria kiosk screen story

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

Host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Kiosk Marketplace Editor Elliot Maras about the industry fallout after the McDonald's contaminated kiosk…

Small Oregon towns wrestle with loosening food truck restrictions

December 14, 2018

Cannon Beach and Seaside, small Oregon cities that restrict food trucks, are reconsidering their restrictions, according to The Daily Astorian.

Georgia town seeks to update food truck regulations

December 14, 2018

The city council in LaGrange, Georgia, has held a first reading to amend the city's food truck regulations, according to The LaGrange Daily News.

Ohio city approves food truck legislation

December 13, 2018

The Chillicothe, Ohio, city council has approved food truck regulations covering the permitting process, hours of operation, operation on private property and…

Injunction prohibits Denver duo from food truck fabrication, sale and repair

December 13, 2018

A Denver District Court has issued a preliminary injunction order against two food truck fabricators following a series of stories that aired on "Contact7,…

Mobile food’s expansion set to continue: Trends and insight report

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile food operators will continue to grow at rapid pace in 2019, according to "Think Mobile, Act Local: The Future of Mobile Food in America," the first…

Food truck park to open in St. Augustine Beach, Florida

December 12, 2018

The Village Garden Food Park in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, will open Saturday at 1480 SR A1A where the road forks toward A1A Beach. A sneak peek event for…

Holiday food truck festival planned for Houston

December 12, 2018

The Woodlands Holly Jolly Food Truck Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Town Green Park in The Woodlands, a planned community in Houston…

Washington city to reduce food truck restrictions

December 11, 2018

The Puyallup, Washington, city council has approved a pilot food truck program to allow mobile vendors to serve more areas, according to Lori Johnson…

Utah food truck wins $10K tip from Food Network show

December 11, 2018

The Salty Pineapple, a South Jordan, Utah, food truck that specializes in Hawaiian BBQ, recently received $10,000 in prize money after being featured on the…

Reasons to augment your menu for the holidays

You'll be rewarded with satisfied customers, higher profits  and rejuvenated employees.

Pro Football Hall of Fame to host holiday festival featuring food trucks

December 10, 2018

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, will launch its inaugural "Hall-day" Winterfest, 1–6 p.m., Dec. 16, at the Fan Plaza on the north side of Tom…

Missouri city lawmakers approve food truck ordinance

December 10, 2018

The Washington, Missouri, city council has approved a food truck ordinance that allows trucks to park on public property in two areas of the city, but…

Food truck owners sue Florida town over restrictive law

December 7, 2018

Two food truck owners have sued the city of Fort Pierce, Florida, over a 2014 law that restricts where they can operate their business, according to a press…

Chicago area high school culinary students study food trucks

December 7, 2018

A culinary class at a Chicago area high school has incorporated food trucks into its curriculum, according to the Chicago Tribune. Culinary students at Carl…

Urban Bricks founder on taking a pizza brand beyond the pie

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

Host & QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual editor, Cherryh Cansler, about Euromonitor's latest restaurant trend data. The spotlight interview…