Founderology Growth Summit honoring inaugural 'Visionary Restaurant Founders'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To celebrate the spirit of innovation, the Founderology Growth Summit, being held Feb. 2-4 in Austin, will host a special ceremony to honor the "Top 5 Movers …

The countdown is on: 10 ways RFIS will change your life

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Think of this as your official invite to the industry family reunion. Matching shirts not required!

Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.

Pretty Great Cheesecake brings the sweets to the food truck scene

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Owners Kurt and Carrie Anderson combine food science with family friendly services with their two dessert focused food trucks.

Illinois food trucks call for passage of Food Truck Freedom Act

January 12, 2026

Illinois food truck operators are calling on legislatures to pass H.B. 1052: the Food Truck Freedom Act to remove the burden of separate licensing fees…

Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional…

NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 7, 2026

Nominations close Feb. 8.

1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)

In our latest Founderology podcast episode, Ellis Winstanley and I discuss his Founder’s journey, from being an 18-year-old who refused to accept he couldn't…

How to amplify your leadership impact by leading with influence

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

Colorado streamlines food truck rules

January 5, 2026

Colorado has streamlined food truck regulations. In particular, food trucks will only need one fire safety permit and health license that can be used…

Food truck event returns to Waikola Village, Hawaii

December 29, 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village is bringing back Village Street Eats to the area every Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature local food trucks offering a…

FastCasual extends nomination deadline for '25 Brands to Watch: 2026'

December 29, 2025

Nominations close Jan. 3.

Cousins Maine Lobster to expand into South Carolina, Alabama

December 23, 2025

Cousins Maine Lobster has signed a deal to add three units in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama. The food trucks will offer…

Steaks to Go reopens as food truck in New Braunfels, Texas

December 22, 2025

Steaks to Go has reopened as a food truck in New Braunfels, Texas. It operated as a brick and mortar in the past, but closed in 2014, according to a report by…

Pizza Marketplace’s 'Brands to Watch 2026' released

December 19, 2025

The report lists 25 pizzerias doing great things as we go into the new year.

Belleville, New Jersey to open food truck park

December 17, 2025

The town of Belleville, New Jersey will soon have a food truck park. The Belleville Food Truck Park will open in Spring 2026 and will feature Wi-Fi, picnic…

Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.