Thieves steal California food truck just days before reopening

June 24, 2020

The MOMOlicious food truck, based in Emeryville, California and shuttered since March due to COVID-19, was all set to start up business late last week.

Idaho rest stops no longer a food truck operating haven

June 23, 2020

Food truck operators who had been serving up fare at Idaho's rest areas along state and federal highways are now on the hunt for a new spot.

St. Petersburg food truck expanding dining area in partnership

June 23, 2020

The Vanchetta, a St. Petersburg, Florida, food truck will now be able to serve many more fans as its owners are working with Cage Brewing to create a food and…

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…

Visa programs aim to help 50M SMBs drive digital business

June 22, 2020

Visa is offering 50 million small and micro businesses a range of services to help them grow more efficiently, build their online footprints and promote…

Speed, quality and health: LA smoothie truck combines robotics with self-order kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ono Blends, a smoothie kitchen on wheels operated by Ono Food Co., offers tasty cold treats prepared and served automatically with state-of-the-art robotics.

North Carolina food truck adjusts in wake of coronavirus pandemic

June 22, 2020

It's been trying times for food truck operators, but a North Carolina food truck is doing steady business thanks to a strategy change.

Ohio county hosting food truck rally next weekend

June 22, 2020

The third annual Darke County Food Truck Rally & Competition will take place Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Great Darke County…

Online catering marketplace debuts COVID-smart service

June 19, 2020

ezCater is launching a service, called Relish, that offers employers a safe approach to providing office-based workers with boxed lunches from local…

&pizza COO breaks down the business-building power of activism

On the unofficial national holiday of Juneteenth — commemorating the proclamation of the freeing of slaves in Texas, final remaining U.S. state to do so —  the…

Ohio association cancels food truck rally due to COVID-19

June 19, 2020

The eighth Union Centre Food Truck Rally, scheduled to be held August 14 in Butler County, Ohio, is being cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri city kicks off food truck season

June 19, 2020

St. Charles, Missouri, and the city's department of parks and recreation has officially kicked off its food truck events.

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.

Food truck event starts up again in Ohio

June 18, 2020

The Food Truck Fridays event is back in Bay Village, Ohio.

Seafood company goes mobile for Washington customers

June 18, 2020

Trident Seafoods is delivering products in a no-contact approach via a fish truck for Washington state customers.

Indiana food truck isn't letting COVID-19 slow its business

June 17, 2020

The Guac Box food truck, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, is celebrating its second anniversary despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and inherent challenges of…

New food truck serving West Springfield, Massachusetts

June 17, 2020

The White Hut food truck is doing business in West Springfield, Massachusetts after a slight delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexican fare hits the streets in Wyoming

June 16, 2020

Casper, Wyoming now boasts a new food truck option serving up tacos and other Mexican fare.

Family Food Truck Night kicks off in South Dakota

June 16, 2020

The summer event, Family Food Truck Night, is now happening every Tuesday evening in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Ritual to launch contactless ordering tool for Chicago restaurants

June 16, 2020

Ritual, a Toronto-based mobile ordering startup, has launched a tool in the U.S. — Ritual One — to allow small, independent restaurants in Chicago provide…