Food truck robbed in San Antonio

August 30, 2023

Pete's Chicken Shack food truck was allegedly robbed in at El Camino in San Antonio, Texas. The owners claim that robbers stole electrical components off of…

ConverseNow intros AI ordering

August 29, 2023

ConverseNow, an AI technology platform for restaurants, has released its latest virtual ordering assistant, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. With…

SoundHound, ChowNow answering the (restaurant) call

August 29, 2023

SoundHound AI, a provider of voice artificial intelligence, is joining forces with ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform, to allow restaurants to…

Food truck owner criticizes Jason Momoa for saying Hawaii is closed

August 28, 2023

In light of the fires currently impacting the island of Maui, many prominent figures including actor and native Hawaiian Jason Momoa have told tourists to stay…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…

DoorDash introduces AI, agent-powered voice-ordering solution

August 28, 2023

DoorDash has launched voice-ordering capabilities incorporating AI, building on its model leveraging agents to support restaurant operations. The…

Rhode Island food truck launches physical location

August 25, 2023

Fans of the Lotus Pepper food truck in Rhode Island now have a dining-in option for enjoying the truck's Vietnamese fare.

Japan food truck offers up Mexican fare

August 24, 2023

Those living in Tokyo who happen to love authentic Mexican street tacos are likely already familiar with the Tacos 3hermanos food truck.

South Carolina food truck offers a bite at the beach

August 23, 2023

One of the latest food trucks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is called Beach Bites and it's name is on target as it offers what most beach goers crave …

Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

San Antonio home to food truck serving diner fare

August 22, 2023

There is a new food truck serving up diner fare in San Antonio, Texas.

Cousins Maine Lobsters food truck arrives in Maryland

August 21, 2023

The Cousins Maine Lobster company has launched a food truck in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Tampa home to Labor Day food truck celebration

August 18, 2023

The end of summer in Tampa will be marked with a special food truck event taking place on Sept. 3 of the Labor Day weekend.

Rhode Island students launch food trucks

August 17, 2023

Two schools in Central Falls, Rhode Island now have student-operated food trucks up and running.

Generous stranger donates food truck after truck theft

August 16, 2023

After a television news show reported on a food truck being stolen in St. Peters, Missouri, a woman in Illinois came to the rescue.

Webinar: Voice AI helps restaurants drive customer satisfaction, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 15, 2023

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, the intersection of artificial intelligence and customer-centric strategies has emerged as a pivotal…

SparkPlug joins Toast Partner Ecosystem to incentivize restaurant staff

August 15, 2023

SparkPlug, which incentivizes staff through a gamified system that rewards them for customer engagement, is partnering with Toast, a cloud-based, digital…

It’s all about bubble tea for Wisconsin food truck

August 15, 2023

Bubble tea lovers in Milwaukee now have a food truck serving up their favorite flavors.

Leasecake founder steps down as CEO, takes on CDO role

August 15, 2023

Leasecake, a provider of lease management and lease accounting solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has promoted Scott Williamson from COO to…

A Coffee Movement is all about pushing boundaries

The Coffee Movement food truck, operating in South Carolina, is all about pushing the boundaries of what consumers consider to be coffee.