Food truck rallies turn to carryout in light of COVID-19

March 19, 2020

The Yellow Cab Tavern food truck in Dayton, Ohio is switching up its game plan regarding food truck rallies as the U.S. combats COVID-19, the coronavirus…

It's not easy being a food truck operator in one South Carolina city

March 19, 2020

Food truck operators in Greenville, South Carolina are becoming a rare sight and a main reason may be the regulatory environment.

Will US government grant restaurants' request for $145 billion recovery fund?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 18, 2020

Predicting that COVID-19 — along with the social distancing measures put in place to contain the outbreak — would result in a loss of $225 billion in…

FDA hosting food stakeholder call-in this afternoon

March 18, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is hosting a call today for foodservice providers to learn how the government agency is responding to their concerns…

Tennessee food truck steps up to help others amidst COVID-19 crisis

March 18, 2020

While eateries are being shuttered as COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak continues, one East Tennessee food truck is driving forward in a different direction.

Boston soon home to Mex-Middle Eastern food truck fare

March 18, 2020

Chef Avi Shemtov is getting ready to launch the Arabes food truck in Cambridge, Massachusetts later this spring

Portland food truck steps up to help in wake of COVID-19

March 18, 2020

In Portland, Oregon state officials have instigated strict social distancing rules due to the spread of the coronavirus including a ban on dining in at…

COVID-19 hitting food truck operators hard on financial front

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

The coronavirus pandemic, which is prompting the closing of public events and outdoor festivals, is prompting the shuttering of food trucks and big loss of…

PAR offers foodservice operators tips on cleaning POS terminals

March 17, 2020

PAR, a subsidiary of Par Tech Technology Corporation, has advised restaurant operators to keep POS terminals clean to protect customers and employees from the…

Slim Chickens launches food truck

March 17, 2020

It's been a busy month for Slim Chickens as the brand opened its first Colorado location, in Aurora, and also launched its first food truck.

Postmates offers 'contact-less' delivery amid coronavirus concerns

March 17, 2020

Postmates has introduced a feature it has dubbed Dropoff Options, where customers can specify how they choose to receive their deliveries, according to Medium. 

Deep dive: Does your food truck operation need a commissary kitchen?

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many food trucks are turning to a commissary kitchen for various reasons: need for space, ability to handle large event orders and to help reduce waste when it…

Bojangles challenge offers food truck visit as prize

March 16, 2020

Those who love Bojangles but don't have one close by to visit often can win the chance to have the brand's food truck in town for a week.

Food trucks part of New Jersey festival

March 16, 2020

The Just Jersey Fest, taking place in New Jersey on May 17, will feature a wide range of food trucks.

Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19

March 16, 2020

The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…

Food truck operator goes into brick-and-mortar business

March 13, 2020

A longtime Sioux Falls food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location.

Food truck park opens in southwest Atlanta

March 13, 2020

The Triton Yards food truck park is now open in southwest Atlanta on Sylvan Road and will, at some point, also feature restaurants and a bar.

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit postponed due to COVID-19

March 12, 2020

Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, set for March 16-18 in…

This is not your grandfather's, or grandma's, grilled cheese

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

The EZ Cheezy food truck, owned and run by Shannon Garrows, isn't your typical grill cheese sandwich fare. Garrows shares insight on running the truck and what…

South Carolina city home to new food truck park

March 12, 2020

The City of Hanahan, in South Carolina, is launching a food truck park offering a variety of trucks Monday through Saturday.