COVID-19 making food truck business a challenge in SC

March 24, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is putting a huge strain on food truck operators as food truck festivals are being cancelled and lawmakers are…

Bill Kurtis using iconic voice to support restaurant industry

March 23, 2020

Television journalist Bill Kurtis known for his iconic voice is now using it to urge Americans to support the industry by ordering carryout and delivery as…

Restaurant transactions down 8% amid COVID-19

March 23, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the country, more people working from home and social distancing guidance in place, U.S. restaurant customer…

Restaurant industry urging Americans to join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout

March 23, 2020

In response to the coronavirus' negative economic impact on the restaurant industry, a coalition of restaurants including Panera Bread, Noodles & Company…

Deep dive: Pros, cons of integrating a commissary kitchen into the food truck operation

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

In the first part of this two-part series on commissary kitchens we examined what they are, types and issues relating to renting and using such a space option.

Oregon food trucks, carts offering free food

March 23, 2020

In the wake of Oregon's governor banning of on-site dining and mass layoffs in the state a growing number of food cart operators and restaurants are working to…

On-site dining ban lures food truck from retirement

March 23, 2020

Curbside Burgers, a restaurant in Louisiana, is rolling out its food truck which has been in retirement for the past four years.

Restaurant food distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months

March 23, 2020

The restaurant industry is hurting and so are its food distributors, which are expected to lose $24 billion over the next three months as the pandemic closes…

Food truck garden coming to St. Louis

March 20, 2020

St. Louis, Missouri will soon be home to a food truck garden, which organizers hope to launch in May.

Pennsylvania food truck opening brick-and-mortar spot

March 20, 2020

The Flying V, a food truck based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders from AMC Theaters, Wing Zone, Smashburger, Four Foods Group and Middleby discuss how they are changing their kitchen designs to stay profitable, while…

Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming

March 19, 2020

After signing the coronavirus relief package into law late Wednesday, restaurateurs and the people they employ are all waiting to see how the aid will help…

Food truck rallies turn to carryout in light of COVID-19

March 19, 2020

The Yellow Cab Tavern food truck in Dayton, Ohio is switching up its game plan regarding food truck rallies as the U.S. combats COVID-19, the coronavirus…

It's not easy being a food truck operator in one South Carolina city

March 19, 2020

Food truck operators in Greenville, South Carolina are becoming a rare sight and a main reason may be the regulatory environment.

Will US government grant restaurants' request for $145 billion recovery fund?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 18, 2020

Predicting that COVID-19 — along with the social distancing measures put in place to contain the outbreak — would result in a loss of $225 billion in…

FDA hosting food stakeholder call-in this afternoon

March 18, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is hosting a call today for foodservice providers to learn how the government agency is responding to their concerns…

Tennessee food truck steps up to help others amidst COVID-19 crisis

March 18, 2020

While eateries are being shuttered as COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak continues, one East Tennessee food truck is driving forward in a different direction.

Boston soon home to Mex-Middle Eastern food truck fare

March 18, 2020

Chef Avi Shemtov is getting ready to launch the Arabes food truck in Cambridge, Massachusetts later this spring

Portland food truck steps up to help in wake of COVID-19

March 18, 2020

In Portland, Oregon state officials have instigated strict social distancing rules due to the spread of the coronavirus including a ban on dining in at…

COVID-19 hitting food truck operators hard on financial front

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

The coronavirus pandemic, which is prompting the closing of public events and outdoor festivals, is prompting the shuttering of food trucks and big loss of…