QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

The $70 Billion Opportunity: Actionable Strategies For Catering Growth

With the U.S. catering market hovering around $70B and more companies returning to the office, restaurants are more focused than ever on ways to scale their…

Electronic music producer Bear Grillz to open Denver food truck with doughnut sandwiches

October 23, 2024

RJ Pangelinan, an electronic music producer that goes by Bear Grillz, plans to open a food truck in Denver called the Electric Donut Factor, which will offer…

Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

Lenny's Subs Celebrates Lenny's Day with Exciting New Beverage Lineup in Partnership with Botrista

Enjoy vibrant new drinks and support your local neighborhood on October 25th!

Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2025' report

October 22, 2024

Pizza Marketplace's fourth annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2025 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is Oct. 31.

California police find meth, firearms in Fontana food truck

October 21, 2024

Police in Fontana, California discovered two pounds of meth and three firearms inside the My Boy'z Hibachi food truck. The weapons included an assault rifle, a…

The Taco Station wins Oklahoma Food Truck Championship

October 18, 2024

The Taco Station won the 7th annual Oklahoma Food Truck Championship, held in Chikasha. It also earned a $10,000 prize, according to a report by KSWO.

Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

Lip Smackers Food Truck takes gourmet wagyu beef on the road

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Lip Smackers Food Truck and Catering offers tips on how to run a successful food truck business.

QSRNext takes loyalty program deep dive

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

Jackson, Mississippi food truck Poppy Pies opens restaurant

October 16, 2024

Poppy Pies, a pizza food truck in Jackson, Mississippi, recently opened a physical restaurant in Belhaven Town Center. The restaurant focuses on Neapolitan…

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Street Taterz food truck comes to Sioux Falls, South Dakota

October 14, 2024

The Street Taterz food truck has opened in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The truck offers loaded baked potatoes, bratwurst, chili dogs and chili, according to a…

How to start a food truck: 10 tips from operators

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Here are 10 tips to getting a food truck up and running.

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck coming to Lubbock, Texas

October 11, 2024

A Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be coming to Lubbock, Texas for one day on Oct. 26, according to a report by Everything Lubbock.

Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

October 10, 2024

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.