How Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill paved way for Middle Eastern cuisine in fast casual industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, QSRweb Editor Mandy Detwiler talks with Greg Willman, chairman and CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill…

Maricopa, Arizona plans food truck park

November 29, 2023

Maricopa Eats, a Maricopa, Arizona business, has submitted paperwork to create a food truck park in the city. The area will hold a dozen food trucks, picnic…

New Orleans food truck opens 1st restaurant

November 27, 2023

La Cocinita, a Venezuelan food truck in New Orleans, Louisiana, is opening its first permanent restaurant in Uptown. The location will offer arepas, tacos…

Soup kitchen moves to food trucks, following violent incidents

November 22, 2023

Manna Meal, a soup kitchen in Charleston, West Viginia, will be serving from a food truck following a number of incidents at its St. John's Episcopal Church…

Robotic mobile pizza company crowdfunds investments

November 22, 2023

Robotics-powered mobile pizza brand Stellar Pizza has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, a crowdfunding investment platform that offers…

Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

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

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive…

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

Golden, Colorado food trucks face stricter regulations

November 20, 2023

Some food truck owners in Golden, Colorado are claiming it's harder to do business after the city passed new regulations that food trucks cannot park on city…

Radar delivering full-stack geofencing, mapping functionalities

November 20, 2023

Radar, a provider of geofencing, has unveiled Radar Maps Platform, featuring vector base maps as well as a suite of geocoding, search and routing APIs…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

Presented by FastCasual.com

Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

Police recover stolen waffle food truck

November 17, 2023

Police in Syracuse, New York recovered a stolen food truck called Funk 'n Waffles more than 70 miles from its initial location, according to a report by…

Table Needs Announces Restaurant Marketing Services to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability

Bespoke restaurant marketing services for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, and food trucks

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

Nominations open for Top Food Trucks to Watch in 2024

November 15, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Top Food Trucks to Watch report. This second annual report will honor food trucks with innovative concepts, menus…

Austin police on lookout for food truck robber

November 15, 2023

Austin, Texas police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly robbed a taco food truck. The man allegedly entered the Taqueria Piedra Grande #2 food truck…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

Food Truck Yard opens in Texas

November 13, 2023

The Orange County Food Truck Yard recently opened in Orange County, Texas. Marcy Taylor, owner, said she plans to have a wide variety of food choices at the…

Rethinking restaurant customer engagement, loyalty strategies

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

A panel talk on loyalty programs at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit featured Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Jon Asher…

WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…