Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options

November 16, 2020

Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…

Free webinar to get your brand tech-ready for 2021

Restaurant brands have learned survival strategies over the last year, and many leaned on tech. This webinar sums up the critical tech traits restaurants need…

5 restaurant innovations needed now more than ever

by Aric Nissen — Chief Marketing Officer, Restaurant Technologies

The future of the restaurant business is already here. Emerging technologies such as robotic automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, virtual kitchens…

Salem, Oregon fast becoming a food truck hotspot

November 13, 2020

While some Salem-based food trucks have closed, mostly due to pandemic-related challenges, more trucks are opening in the city's food truck scene.

DoorDash launches $200M Main Street Strong initiative

November 13, 2020

DoorDash is launching a five-year, $200 million Main Street Strong pledge designed to empower local communities. The company said, in a news release that it…

Des Moines food truck expanding into physical store

November 13, 2020

The Des Fresh Foods truck in Des Moines, Iowa is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at Cityville, at 550 Southwest Ninth Street.

Study: Consumers prefer mobile pay

November 12, 2020

Due to COVID-19, contactless payment technology has been in high demand and has shown significant growth for both consumers and businesses. Appetize recently…

Arkansas BBQ restaurant launches food truck

November 12, 2020

The McClard's Bar-B-Q restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas will launch its first food truck next week on Nov. 18.

Blaze, Cousins, Torchy's, &Pizza, Slim Chickens CEOs: 'Chaos is the new normal'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In this recent Fast Casual Executive Summit roundtable, &pizza Co-founder and CEO Michael Lastoria, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw, Cousins Subs CEO Christine…

Washington State business owners team up on food truck

November 12, 2020

Two Kennewick, Washington business owners will launch a food truck later this month.

San Francisco food truck brand debuts a vegan option

November 11, 2020

Senor Sisig, a decade-old food truck brand in San Francisco, California, is rolling out yet another truck, but this one comes with a menu twist.

Community center offers a food truck experience

November 11, 2020

The Grow Community Center, Café and Food Truck is open for business in Park City, Utah and the inclusion of a food truck was a specific initiative by its…

Ritual, Square partnering to help restaurants reach new customers

November 10, 2020

Ritual and Square are joining forces in an effort to help restaurants attract new digital customers. The partnership integrates orders from Ritual app users…

Revel helping brands bypass third-party delivery systems

November 10, 2020

POS and business management provider, Revel Systems, has launched a restaurant delivery management platform that allows brands to bypass third-party delivery…

SMG taps Olo to give customers digital feedback

November 10, 2020

Kansas City-based Service Management Group, an experience management partner, is partnering with Olo, a food ordering platform, to allow SMG clients to solicit…

Coming back from COVID-19: Tips, strategies and a silver lining

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

A panel of fast casual brand leaders shared how they're on a comeback trail post COVID-19 during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit as well as insight on…

Restaurant-transaction declines holding steady

November 9, 2020

Customer transaction declines at major U.S. restaurant chains held steady at -9% every week in October compared to the same weeks one year ago, according to…

Chick-Fil-A franchisee launching food truck in Mississippi

November 9, 2020

A Chick-Fil-A food truck will be rolling through Tupelo, Mississippi thanks to a local franchise at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.

Fire doesn't deter Arizona food truck operator

November 9, 2020

Just three months ago the Fork & Fire food truck in Tuscon, Arizona burned down, but the owners already have a new truck up and running.

Part 1: Top 10 food truck cities in the US

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

While you can find excellent trucks in most cities, there are 10 that stand out for phenomenal offerings of mobile eateries. Here is Webstaurant Store's list…