One dead, 140 sickened in US by papayas from Mexican farm

August 15, 2017

One person is dead and 140 others have been reported infected with strains of Salmonella traced to papayas imported from Mexico to the U.S., according to the…

The New Economy: It's all about restaurants

August 14, 2017

In Cleveland and New York City, more than a third of the new jobs added since 2015 are food and drink service industry positions, while the entire state of…

Myrtle Beach food truck festival to have two more days in 2018

August 14, 2017

The Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival will return this spring, April 20-21, 2018 at Oceanfront Boardwalk District at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place…

Warwick food truck festival extends to end of August

August 14, 2017

The Warwick Food Truck Festival, hosted by St. Stephens in Warwick, New York, will include a bonus date for its summer 2017 event calendar on Thursday, August…

Food truck competition returns Saturday to Springfield, Ohio

August 11, 2017

The Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition will feature 38 trucks at Veterans Park in Springfield, Ohio, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, August…

'Wish Upon a Food Truck' returns to Pennsylvania

August 11, 2017

The "Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival" will take place 11 a.m.-5 p.m. September 10 at the Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania…

Partnership between 2 vendors leads to all-in-one mobile ordering and loyalty platform

August 10, 2017

Restaurants and retailers now have access to one solution that offers mobile and online ordering with loyalty capabilities thanks to a partnership between…

Food truck derby comes to Bridgehampton, New York

August 10, 2017

The sixth annual Edible East End's The Great Food Truck Derby will take place at Hayground School in Bridgehampton, New York from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday…

Beverage Trends report: Customers ready to spend on drinks

August 9, 2017

The report surveyed hundreds of restaurant operators and consumers to find that sales in 2016 for most beverage categories from smoothies and juices to coffee…

Wayback Burgers to test food trailers in the Big Apple

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The fast casual chain teams with a trailer specialist to launch its first mobile food initiative, starting in New York City.

4 keys to giving QSR customers the tech they 'expect' ... and more

A recent survey makes it official: Customers truly want technology in their QSR experience. Do it right with these four keys from an expert on all that is…

'The Franchise Handbook' author says innovation is path to restaurant royalty

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

"The Franchise Handbook" author Carl Reader tells London audience that innovation sets the winners apart from the others in today's restaurant business.

South Carolina town seeks to regulate food trucks

August 9, 2017

The Surfside Beach, South Carolina town council passed the first reading of an ordinance to allow food trucks during town-sponsored events, according to…

Food truck and brewery contest comes to Salt Lake City

August 9, 2017

The first Food Truck and Brewery Battle will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday at The Gateway's Olympic Plaza on Rio Grande Street between 100 South…

Denison, Texas allows food trucks, eyes food truck park

August 8, 2017

Food trucks will be allowed to operate in Denison, Texas, meaning the path is also cleared for a food truck park, according to KXII-TV.

Reno food truck event grows despite extreme heat

August 8, 2017

Food Truck Friday at Idlewild Park in Reno, Nevada, has expanded over the past six years, according to KMVT-TV. Steve Schroeder of Reno Street Food, which…

Connecticut town restricts food trucks and carts

August 7, 2017

Lawmakers in Putnam, Connecticut will discuss a new ordinance allowing food trucks and carts in Simonzi Park. The ordinance will be discussed at an August 1…

Monday food truck rally comes to Loveland, Colorado

August 7, 2017

Loveland, Colorado is losing a weekly farmers market but gaining a weekly food truck rally, according to The Coloradoan.

How to choose the right food truck oven

Space, utility costs and volume are key when operating a food truck. By choosing the right oven, you can maximize your investment.

Webinar to dive into KFC and Pizza Hut mobile success stories

August 4, 2017

The restaurant world is heavy into mobile apps these days, but often too much cash is invested without considering what drives use and sales. Without…