Kansas City passes temporary ban on food trucks

December 30, 2024

Kansas City, Kansas has banned food trucks from operating between 17th and 19th Street and Central Avenue for 60 days. The Unified Government of Wyandotte…

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

LA grocery store Ralphs sues food trucks

December 27, 2024

Ralphs is suing around half a dozen food trucks in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. The company accuses the food trucks of causing littering…

AJ Cheesesteaks opens physical restaurant in Cincinnati

December 23, 2024

AJ Cheesesteaks, a food truck based in Cincinnati, Ohio, now has its first physical restaurant on Whetsel Avenue in the former Agape Café. Owner Ty Velez first…

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

UK food truck Crisp Shack to gain restaurant

December 20, 2024

The Crisp Shack food truck based in Enniskillen, U.K. plans to move out of the truck and into a physical restaurant. This truck won the Street Food of the Year…

Speaker Spotlight: Robby Berg, Genghis Grill

Robby Berg, regional director of operations for Genghis Grill, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

FastCasual opens Top 100 nominations, changes judging process

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3

Simpsonville, South Carolina food truck park closes

December 18, 2024

The Scufffletown Food Truck Park in Simponsville, South Carolina recently closed until further notice, according to a report by Wyff4.

How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.

Lobsta Love offers food truck love to Plymouth

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Boston is well known for its rich lobster dishes. The Lobsta Love food truck capitalizes on that culinary trend by offering a variety of lobster meals right in…

Colorado program to help food trucks go electric

December 16, 2024

A Colorado program aims to help food trucks transition from generators to electric systems. Engines Off for Food Trucks will give owners up to $20,000 to buy…

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

Mexican food truck Neno's opens restaurant in New York

December 13, 2024

Neno's Gourmet Mexican Street Food recently opened a physical restaurant in Rochester, New York called El Kapitan. The food truck will remain open at Star…

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

Chicago family starts GoFundMe for food truck owner injured in wreck

December 11, 2024

The family of Alicia Robles has started a GoFundMe for her after her food truck was hit by a driver while she was cooking. A Chevrolet Tahoe hit the corner of…

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

Lupe's Tacos opens physical location in Minnesota

December 9, 2024

Lupe's Tacos, a food truck based in Minnesota, has opened a physical restaurant in Glyndon, Minnesota.

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…