Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Southern German food truck comes to Fayetteville, North Carolina

August 9, 2024

Harmon's Deutsche Kuche food truck, owned by Mark and Katrina Harmon recently opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The truck offers authentic southern…

Food truck court coming to Salem, Virginia

August 7, 2024

A food truck court called 4th Street Eats is coming to Salem, Virginia in the near future. Owner John Jonston aims to have eight to 10 trucks in rotation in…

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Virginia food truck Char'd to open 1st restaurant

August 5, 2024

Char'd, a Virginia food truck with one location in Northern, Virginia and another in Gaithersburg, plans to open a physical restaurant in Gaithersburg on Aug.

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Food truck Salsa Salsas opens restaurant in Sioux Falls

August 2, 2024

Salsa Salsas, a food truck in Sioux Falls, South Dakota opened a physical restaurant in the downtown area. The restaurant, which is called BibiSol Bodega and…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners

Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.

Food truck park open in Durham, North Carolina

July 31, 2024

A food truck park called The Can Opener recently opened in Durham, North Carolina. It will hold a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 17, according to a report by…

GRUBBRR adds Olo's payment capabilities to kiosks

July 30, 2024

GRUBBRR, a provider of restaurant technology, has integrated Olo's ordering and payment processing capabilities into its self-ordering kiosks and digital menu…

Hungry Bear Food Truck comes to White Rock, New Mexico

July 29, 2024

The Hungry Bear Food Truck recently opened in White Rock, New Mexico. The food truck offers a variety of food including hot dogs, chili dogs, bratwursts, frito…

Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

July 26, 2024

Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…

Alabama woman injured in food truck fire

July 26, 2024

A woman was injured in a food truck fire in Decatur, Alabama. Authorities found a fire inside the truck, which is called Bussin', according to a report by WAFF…

Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules

July 26, 2024

The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…

Police on lookout for stolen Ohio food truck

July 24, 2024

Police in Campbell, Ohio are on the lookout for a food truck called In the Truck Eatery which was stolen. Surveillance footage caught someone hooking the…

Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

by Mike Schwartz — Senior Vice President, Member Value, IFMA

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must…

Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks coming to Indiana

July 22, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster is sending two food trucks into Indiana, with one in Madison and another in Indianapolis from July 26 to 29. This is part of a Midwest…