St. Louis Board of Aldermen passes food truck bill

September 18, 2026

Board Bill 50 was recently passed by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. This bill established five food truck areas throughout the city, including Downtown…

Food trucks to make adjustments for Virginia allergy rules

September 18, 2026

Restaurants and food trucks in Virginia are having to make adjustments due to updated food regulations. In particular, they must disclose any major allergens…

The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026

by Valerie Gritton

#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru…

Mountain Home, Arkansas debates food truck rules

September 17, 2026

The Mountain Home City Council in Arkansas has had a strong debate over mobile food vending, including food trucks and food truck courts. One major source of…

Empanada Factory opens in Carrollton, Texas

September 16, 2026

The Empanada Factory food truck recently opened in Carrolton, Texas. Owned by spouses Gloria Romero and Samuel Gomez, it provides large cornmeal empanadas…

Twisted Pig combines Texas BBQ with Mediterranean flavors

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Twisted Pig combines a variety of flavors that have impressed everyone from event attendees to Hollywood actors.

Old Richmond Grill torn down, food truck to continue to serve Pfafftown, North Carolina

September 15, 2026

The Old Richmond Grill in Pfafftown, North Carolina was demolished recently. Despite the end of the brick and mortar restaurant, a food truck will continue to…

Revealed: The 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

In 2026, catering has become one of the fastest-growing engines of brand loyalty and scale in the restaurant industry, and a new class of leaders is rewriting…

St. Louis approves board bill to allow food trucks to expand in city

September 14, 2026

The Board of Aldermen of St. Louis, Missouri, approved Board Bill 50, which will allow food trucks to access key areas in downtown, midtown and Cherokee…

Nominations are open: Is your fast casual brand one to watch in 2027?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Oct. 5, 2026.

Food truck market to reach $6.46B by 2031

September 11, 2026

The food truck market is expected to grow significantly, from $4.41 billion in 2025 to $4.71 billion in 2026. It is also expected to reach $6.46 billion by…

Stuph'D Beignets & Burger wins Food Network's Great Food Truck Race

September 11, 2026

The food truck Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers, based in New Orleans, took home the first price for the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race: Sweet and…

Furry friendly food truck Fizzy Fox opens brick and mortar location

September 10, 2026

The dirty soda food truck Fizzy Fox based in Lexington, Kentucky, is opening its first physical location in the city. The location will offer dirty sodas, soft…

National Restaurant Association launches 'Made in Restaurants' initiative

September 9, 2026

The National Restaurant Association has launched "Made in Restaurants," a national initiative designed to showcase the restaurant industry's role in shaping…

Yo Daddio! Barbecue brings a taste of Texas to Florida

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Ever since earning its name from a misspelling, Yo Daddio! Barbeque has made a name for itself serving up central Texas style BBQ in Florida.

Parkersburg, West Virginia food truck ordinance back to planning commission following debate

September 9, 2026

A proposed food truck ordinance in Parkersburg, West Virginia is now back to the Municipal Planning Commission due to concerns from a food truck operator and…

Me, Ted Lasso and something in common

by Valerie Gritton

Twenty years ago, I started my career in restaurant journalism. Now, I’m back where it all began as the editor of QSRWeb and Pizza Marketplace.

Jamaican food truck explodes in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

September 8, 2026

Jodean Sweetland, owner of JD's Kitchen, woke to a big surprise when her food truck exploded recently, which also woke up many residents in Fort Walton Beach…

The Food Pit food truck sparks controversy for joke about hitting women

September 4, 2026

The Food Pit food truck in Dayton, Ohio, has sparked controversy after making a social media post that its burgers were so good, "it really makes you wants to…

Soul & Savor Food Truck Fest coming to Savannah Labor Day weekend

September 3, 2026

The Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest, organized by the Black Savannah organization, will run from Sept. 4 to 5 in Savannah, Georgia. The event celebrates…