Sweetgreen named FastCasual's top brand of 2020

Sweetgreen, a 104-unit salad chain, topped the 2020 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, and Fazoli's took home the Excellence in Food Safety Award.

Tennessee food truck wins over some sharks

May 18, 2020

The Fried Green Tomatoes Food Truck, in Wilson, Tennessee, is getting a big boost of funding following an appearance on the ABC television show Shark Tank.

Illinois town home to food truck drive-thru

May 18, 2020

Just six months ago, food truck operators mapped out a location and stayed the day serving up their fare.

How one food truck operator is surviving during COVID-19 and going forward

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

Edward Tallman, food truck expert and owner of the El Queso Guero truck in Las Vegas, shares how he's adjusting his business due to the coronavirus pandemic…

Twin Cities studio turns food trucks into moving art

May 15, 2020

A Bloomington, Minnesota creative marketing agency is putting art to work on food trucks and the trucks are getting big notice.

COVID-19 doesn't stop Anchorage food truck from launching

May 15, 2020

While most food trucks are struggling amidst the coronavirus to stay open and running one entrepreneur in Alaska views it as a good time to start a food truck.

Illinois food truck park kicking off

May 14, 2020

This week residents in Loves Park, Illinois will have some new food fare options thanks to a food truck park opening up at Rivets Stadium on Wednesdays and…

Corn dog food truck finding a growing fan base

May 14, 2020

A food truck franchise, The Corn Dog Company, is growing its Idaho fan base each day.

Ohio food truck park nearly ready to open

May 13, 2020

It's taken more than two years but a food truck park slated for Lakewood, Ohio should be opening for business in early June.

Pennsylvania city mulling food truck rule revamp

May 13, 2020

The city of Greensburg, Pennsylvania is reassessing its food truck regulation that has been in place since 2016 but has been met with opposition from local…

PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19

May 12, 2020

Building on its more than $50 million commitment for COVID-19 relief, PepsiCo Foodservice is launching four programs aimed at supporting restaurants and their…

One Texas food truck is busy these days

May 12, 2020

While COVID-19 has shuttered local eateries for months a Kilgore, Texas food truck is seeing good customer traffic.

West Virginia council hammers out food truck rules

May 12, 2020

City officials in Wheeling, West Viriginia are hopeful the latest iteration of a food truck regulation will end past controversy over food truck operations in…

Ballard Brands stores spread connection, food across Bayou State

May 12, 2020

Louisiana-based multiple restaurant concept company, Ballard Brands, has been spreading the love, food and generosity across its 155 casual and fast casual…

Restaurant transactions on the rise

May 11, 2020

Lingering tailwinds from government relief payments and the lifting of dine-in restrictions in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas helped improve U.S.

Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting: What’s the difference?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

An essential part of running a successful food truck, especially now in regard to the ongoing coronavirus, is maintaining a clean environment. Whether you stay…

Florida city welcomes food trucks with open arms

May 11, 2020

Initially food trucks weren't welcome in Parkland, Florida neighborhoods. But now the city's leader is developing a strategy to welcome them.

Michigan truck debuts fourth truck

May 11, 2020

The El Oasis food truck in Lansing, Michigan opened its fourth location just in time for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Restaurant SSS drop 55% in April: Time for comeback?

May 8, 2020

April was the first month truly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic's stay-at-home guidelines, and declines in restaurant sales clearly illustrate the damage.

Massachusetts pub owner prepping a food truck operation

May 8, 2020

Emma's Pub and Pizza in Bridgewater, Massachusetts now boasts its own food truck, Emma's All American, serving up American favorites like hamburgers and…