FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates

October 22, 2021

Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…

BBQ truck back in business after ownership death

October 22, 2021

Four months after co-owner Corries Hardy passed, the Hardy's BBQ food truck is back to serving up its popular fare in Bethesda, Maryland.

Korean hot dog truck serving Orlando

October 22, 2021

One of the newest food trucks in Orlando, Florida is one serving up Korean hot dogs.

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Food trucks play big role in documentary on racial tolerance

October 21, 2021

Two food trucks, Grill 'Em All and El Pescadito, play a starring role in a documentary exploring the American dream and how street food plays a role in…

Beans and Rice food truck is all about food security

October 21, 2021

The Beans and Rice food truck held a celebratory grand opening this month in Pulaski County, Virginia.

4 ways loyalty can drive nontraditional growth strategies

by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh

Major brands are looking at nontraditional formats like airports, grocery and campuses, requiring marketers to re-evaluate their existing campaign strategy.

Tampa Bay host to world’s largest food truck rally

October 20, 2021

The weekend of Halloween will also be the weekend of food trucks in Tampa, Florida as the The World's Largest Food Truck Rally will take place at the Tampa…

Chicago food truck fest a big success

October 20, 2021

The Chicago Food Truck Fest, held at the Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois was a big winner with local residents.

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

Oklahoma deli launches food truck

October 19, 2021

There are now two ways to enjoy the food from Big Belly Deli in Marlow, Oklahoma as the owner is putting a food truck on the road.

BBQ rib mobile food enterprise now boasts brick-and-mortar location

October 19, 2021

For those foodies loving the Baby Ribs mobile BBQ fare, in Lockport, New York, there is good news.

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Are digital menu boards a fit for your food truck?

by Elizabeth Riggio

In the past few years, digital menus have become more popular in restaurants and other businesses for their ease of use and dynamic nature. It may be prime…

Dastardly Dogs launches in Oklahoma

October 18, 2021

The latest hot dog food truck in Dunclan, Oklahoma is a bit dastardly.

Sushi food truck rolling out in Memphis

October 18, 2021

One of the lastest food trucks coming to Memphis, Tennessee is all about sushi.