News & Media

2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations

May 18, 2023

As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…

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Taste of Bolivia arrives in Tuscson

May 17, 2023

Tucson, Arizona is home to a food truck serving up Bolivian street food.

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Rhode Island school launches food truck for student chefs

May 16, 2023

Culinary students at Lincoln High School in Rhode Island will soon have a food truck as part of their curriculum program.

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3 C's in customer experience: Convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

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Food Truck Battle returns for 3rd year in NY

May 15, 2023

It's the third year for the Syracuse Food Truck Battle in New York this month.

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BBQ truck expands with physical restaurant

May 12, 2023

The Get Smok'd BBQ food truck, in central Pennsylvania, is expanding its brand with a restaurant at 1104 Carlisle Road in Lower Allen Township.

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Cousins Maine Lobster expands to Salt Lake City

May 11, 2023

Cousins Maine Lobster, a well-known food truck concept, has expanded to the Salt Lake City area with a grand opening at Talisman Brewery in Ogden, Utah.

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Chatmeter clients using AI generator to manage feedback, social media

May 10, 2023

Chatmeter, a reputation management and brand intelligence company, has expanded its suite of generative AI tools to allow multi-location brands to decrease the…

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Chowly intros 'Smart Pricing' to boost restaurant profitability

May 10, 2023

Chowly, which provides a digital ordering platform with point-of-sale systems, has created Smart Pricing, a solution aimed to help small and medium-sized…

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Nebraska taco truck expands with physical location

May 10, 2023

Francisco Diaz, operator of the Betos Tacos food truck in Hastings, Nebraska is now running a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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Food Truck Tuesdays debut in Cedar Rapids market

May 9, 2023

A weekly Food Truck Tuesdays event has launched at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Loyalty programs help increase restaurant's bottom line

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Loyalty programs have become bigger, better and more intuitive than ever. Rewards programs help a guest feel wanted and special, encourage repeat visits and…

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Kentucky city launches food truck clinic

May 8, 2023

The city of Louisville, Kentucky has launched a one-stop food truck clinic event offering food truck operators and mobile food vendors a streamlined process…

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Austin food truck park is all about family fun

May 5, 2023

The Thicket South Austin Food Truck Park, in Austin, Texas, is full of good food but also puts a big emphasis on family fun.

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Shuttered Texas restaurant returns to its roots

May 4, 2023

The Counter Culture vegan restaurant, in Austin, Texas which began as a food truck and became a full-fledged restaurant three years later, is now back…

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Ohio bakery expands with a food truck

May 3, 2023

Sweets lovers in Dayton, Ohio who love the Big Sky Bread Company will be happy to hear the bakery is launching a food truck operation.

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Cedar Rapids food truck is all about making a calling a reality

May 2, 2023

One of the newest food trucks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is all about a dream come true.

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Networld Media Group launches Automation & Self-Service

May 1, 2023

Networld Media Group has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of online B2B media brands. The website, Automation & Self-Service, provides news…

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