Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vegas restaurant reborn as a food truck

November 4, 2021

The fact that COVID-19 mandated closures shuttered their Las Vegas restaurant, Johnny's Mexican Kitchen, a father and son weren't about to leave the…

Indiana home to Salvation Army food truck

November 4, 2021

The Salvation Army of Elkart, in Indiana, now boasts a mobile feeding unit that will provide food at long-running emergencies and disaster sites.

What to ask vendors when it comes to restaurant data technology

Restaurant technology is more complicated than ever, with restaurant operators having to decide on tech from cloud-based storage options to integrated POS…

ItsaCheckmate integrates with Square for Restaurants

November 3, 2021

ItsaCheckmate has integrated with Square for Restaurants, enabling operations teams to streamline administrative tasks and better manage UberEats, DoorDash…

Smashburger, Teriyaki Madness leaders talk AI, customer engagement strategies

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

Leaders from Zunzi’s, Smashburger and Teriyaki Madness shared insight and best practices when it comes to building customer-focused marketing campaigns during…

Wisconsin gets first accessible food truck

November 3, 2021

Green Bay, Wisconsin is home to the state's first accessible food truck.

Virginia restaurant launching a food truck

November 3, 2021

The Travinia Italian Kitchen, in Leesburg, Virginia, will soon have a food truck serving up its fare.

Middle Tennessee city mulling food truck ordinances

November 2, 2021

A city law prohibiting food trucks in Dickson, Tennessee may soon be shelved as city leaders are mulling two potential food truck ordinances.

Colorado food truck program focuses on helping the homeless

November 2, 2021

Two Colorado Springs residents have created a food truck program that helps the needy.

Chicago food truck operation launching brick-and-mortar location

November 1, 2021

Aztech Dave's, a three-truck food truck business in Chicago, is getting ready to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Humboldt Park.

Long Island farm takes duck fare on the road

November 1, 2021

A Long Island duck farm is operating a farm-to-truck trailer to deliver its duck fare.

Food trucks and parking: Location critical to success

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food truck location is a key aspect to success, if not the top aspect for success. A bad location means no sales. But finding the perfect spot also involves…

#QSRNext kicking off with QSR State of the Industry

November 1, 2021

#QSRNext, a virtual talk show hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake, is going live Nov. 9 but will kick off with a pre-show countdown featuring a "QSR State of the…

Mobile soup pantry hits the road to feed needy in Massachusetts

October 29, 2021

Lorraine's Soup Kitchen & Pantry is going on the road to feed the needy in Massachusetts thanks to a charitable donation from Theory Wellness.

Vegas restaurant re-emerges as food truck enterprise

October 29, 2021

Those who loved the former Johnny's Mexican Kitchen in Las Vegas will be happy to hear the restaurant has been revived as a food truck and open for business in…

Online training academy helping restaurateurs climb career ladder

October 28, 2021

Nearly half of hospitality professionals want more training and professional development opportunities, according to data from the 2020 State of Restaurant…

Has the point of sale become analog in the digitized restaurant industry?

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

POS systems are no longer all that is needed to complete a transaction. Chris Lybeer, chief strategy officer for Revel Systems, explains how restaurants must…

Chick-fil-A offers reservation service

October 28, 2021

Foodies loving Chick-fil-A in Greenville, South Carolina can now reserve the brand's food truck for events and social gatherings.

Food trucks a big part in Alabama city event

October 28, 2021

Food trucks will be a big part of the first-ever Lake View Day in Lake View, Alabama.