4 misses in Founder-led negotiations

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage…

Omaha Food Truck Faceoff coming in September

August 10, 2026

The Omaha Food Truck Faceoff is coming on Sept. 13 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kros Strain and Pint Nine Brewing Co. During the event, five food trucks will compete…

Voting now open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

August 10, 2026

Voting is officially open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing the restaurant professionals driving growth, innovation and excellence in…

Star Micronics integrates with Quetzal POS

August 7, 2026

Point-of-sale hardware provider Star Micronics has integrated with Quetzal POS to help specialty retailers modernize inventory, labeling and omnichannel…

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza opens in Cali

August 7, 2026

The Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza recently opened in Citrus Heights, California. It has been open since July and will celebrate its grand opening on Aug. 8…

Spuddies Food Truck intros menu item for those in danger

August 6, 2026

Spuddies Food Truck, located in West Liberty, Kentucky that serves loaded baked potatoes, has added a menu item for guests to signal when they are in danger.

3's Company Chip Wagon brings poutine, potatoes, burgers to Ontario, Canada

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Food Truck Spotlight returns with an Ontario food truck offering more than 150 items.

Man arrested for alleged food truck burglaries in Oregon

August 5, 2026

Police arrested a man from Keizer, Oregon, for allegedly robbing multiple food trucks in Woodburn. He allegedly stole items from food trucks at the Woodburn…

Springfield, Massachusetts pauses restrictive food truck ordinance

August 4, 2026

The Springfield City Council has decided to pause a food truck ordinance until November, according to a report by Western Mass News.

How Urban Bird Hot Chicken turned a bad lease into a fast-growing brand

Brandon and Chantel Gawthorp built 32 Wingstop franchises across three states over 20 years, then let it all go to bet on themselves. They opened the first…

New Jersey bans single use utensils at food trucks, unless requested

August 3, 2026

New Jersey's Bill S3195 recently took effect, banning restaurants, food trucks and other food service businesses from putting utensils in with to-go food…

Cocina Filipina to open brick-and-mortar restaurant in Milwaukee

July 31, 2026

Milwaukee food truck Cocina Filipina is opening a brick-and-mortar location on Aug. 1. The brand was first launched in 2023 and has three food trucks, but lost…

Star Micronics, Operandio partner for digital food safety labeling

July 30, 2026

Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale hardware and printing solutions, integrated with Operandio, an AI-powered operations platform for franchise…

Seacoast Food Truck Festival coming to Kittery, Maine

July 30, 2026

Seacoast Food Truck Festival is coming to Kittery Premium Outlets in Kittery, Maine, from Aug. 29-30. The event will offer burgers, tacos, pizza, deserts, beer…

Restaurant catering doesn't need more tech. It needs better tech

Catering companies have plenty of tech options. The key is selecting the right ones for maximum efficiency.

Macon, Georgia approves food truck lot

July 29, 2026

Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a food truck park lot called Lot Bites. This location will be 24,000 square foot with space for…

Why Taco Cabana is expanding its franchise beyond the Lone Star State

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler chats with Taco Cabana's director of franchise sales and development, John Ramsay…

Proposed food truck park in Vestal, New York gets pushback from town officials

July 28, 2026

Sugar Lips owner Fritz Vail alongside property owner Abe Slilaty are aiming to open a food truck park in Vestal, New York, but are facing some opposition due…

How to deliver fast casual quality at 'QSR speeds'

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Customers expect QSR speeds with fast casual quality. A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will share how restaurants can keep up.

Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival cancelled at last minute, impacting operators

July 27, 2026

The Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival, set to be held from July 24 to 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio, was cancelled at the last minute, directly impacting operators. The…