Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…

Indiana house bill aims to streamline food truck regulations

February 21, 2024

Representatives for the Indiana House of Representatives introduced House bill 1285, which would require all local health departments to create food truck…

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food trucks in multiple states

February 19, 2024

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast casual franchise, plans to expand its food truck presence in New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee…

Austin bagel stand to open food truck

February 19, 2024

David Doughie's, a farmers market stand in Austin, Texas, plans to open a new food truck called David Doughie's Bagelry. This truck will offer New York-style…

The Big Cheesy food truck opens restaurant in Baton Rouge

February 16, 2024

The Big Cheesy food truck has opened its first restaurant in Baton Rouge near Louisianna State University. The location will feature a variety of toasted…

Haines City, Florida pauses food truck ban

February 14, 2024

Haines City, Florida was considering a proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a restaurant. Commissioners have now tabled the…

4 creative menu ideas for new food trucks

by Joe Bowab — CEO, Lobster Anywhere

Since the market for food trucks is estimated to keep growing, you should make sure you stand out and be unique. Here are four out-of-the-box food truck menu…

J Rocks Smoke House food truck sets up restaurant in Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2024

J Rocks Smoke House, a BBQ food truck based in Topeka, Kansas, recently opened a restaurant in southeast Topeka. This is the first time owners Jasmaine and…

Panda Express challenges food truck name

February 9, 2024

Panda Express claims that the Trash Panda Vegan food truck in Phoenix challenges its trademark. The chain said that the name and logo are too similar, which…

Cousins Maine Lobster launching in Chicago

February 9, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 60 locations, is hosting its first Chicagoland food truck event and grand opening Saturday at Pollyanna Brewing in Roselare…

Indianapolis food truck stolen

February 7, 2024

The Indianapolis, Indiana-based Gatsby's Pub and Grill food truck was stolen from a storage facility in Lawrence, Indiana. The truck was worth around $35,00…

Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…

Haitian food truck owners sue Parksley, Virginia for violating rights

February 5, 2024

Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien, owners of Eben-Ezer Haitian Food Truck LLC, are suing the town of Parksley, Virginia and council member Henry Nicholson for…

Crash damages North Carolina food truck

February 2, 2024

A Thomasville, North Carolina food truck, Sushi Empire, was heavily damaged by a collision, which knocked the food truck on its side. Owners Jesse Rothstein…

Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…

Portland approves downtown food trucks

January 30, 2024

The Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that waives the code that prohibits food trucks from operating in the Central City Plan District.

Missouri ice cream food truck looks to sell

January 29, 2024

Swirly's Ice Cream & Waffles, based in Springfield, Missouri, is looking to sell its business. Owners Jack and Kenzie Powderly announced on their Facebook…

Food Truck Village opens in Charlotte, North Carolina

January 26, 2024

The OTC Food Truck Village recently opened in downtown Cornelius, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. The space will offer eight food trucks and a common…

Budderfly secures $400M to fuel clean energy technology adoption

January 25, 2024

Budderfly, a sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, has secured $400 million to help fund its next stage of growth and to…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…