Coldwater, Michigan adjusts fire codes for food trucks

March 20, 2026

The Coldwater City Council in Michigan passed two ordinances to ensure food trucks are compliant with fire codes. The ordinance allows the Coldwater Fire…

Kansas City, Missouri considering food truck license bill

March 18, 2026

Kansas City, Missouri, is considering a bill that would simplify food truck licensing.

Fueling growth from 1 cup to 100+ locations

Brandon Knudsen, co-founder and CEO of Ziggi’s Coffee, shares critical advice on how he bootstrapped Ziggi's from a single coffee shop to more than 10…

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

What's the best, worst parts about being a food truck operator?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Seven food truck operators share what they love the most, and the least, about their line of work.

Gluten-free food truck returning to Rochester, Minnesota

March 16, 2026

Auntie M's, a gluten free food truck, is returning to Rochester, Minnesota. It is also introducing an app called Auntie M's TruckTrack to allow customers to…

Plover, Wisconsin to get food trucks in lakeside park

March 13, 2026

Plover, Wisconsin, has approved food trucks to park at reserved spaces at Lake Pacawa Park. They will be allowed to set up there Monday through Thursday from…

The 4:30 am grind: How a cotton-field startup turned into an artisan pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Joe Carlucci, founder and owner of Valentina's…

Milton, Delaware approves extra food truck spaces

March 11, 2026

The Milton Town Council in Delaware approved extra parking spots for food trucks on Union Street. These spots will be open every Thursday from May 21 to Sept.

Hermiston, Oregon to open food truck park

March 9, 2026

Hermiston, Oregon, will open a food truck park, owned by Jim Ruhe. He came up with the idea when Clint Spencer, city planner, said a property he was looking…

Gate City, Virginia considers food truck placement

March 9, 2026

Gate City, Virginia's Town Council recently discussed how to handle food truck placement in the community. They have been dealing with this issue since last…

Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his…

Tips, advice for selecting the right franchise location

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The oldest, and most known, saying when it comes to real estate is location, location, location. It holds true when it comes to restaurant franchising success.

Israeli food truck opening physical location in Baltimore

March 4, 2026

Yossef's Laffa-Milia food truck will be opening its first physical restaurant in the Owings Mills suburb of Baltimore, Maryland.

Alabama advances bill to simplify food truck inspections

March 3, 2026

A committee in the Alabama house has advanced legislation that would require food trucks to get an inspection from the state which would work in all…

Talkin' Tacos opens drive-thru location in Miami Springs

March 2, 2026

Talkin' Tacos, a food truck and fast casual chain based in Florida with 34 brick and mortar locations, has opened its first drive-thru location in Miami…

How to empower employees through autonomy, ownership

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Effective leadership requires balancing autonomy with support to transform organizational culture, drive innovation and boost performance by empowering…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations, Gong cha

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In today's Speaker Spotlight, we are highlighting Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations at Gong cha Americas, who will be sharing…

Everett, Washington passes ordinance approving jail time for unapproved food trucks

February 25, 2026

The Everett City Council has passed an ordinance that states operators of unpermitted food stands or food trucks can face jail time. This is part of an effort…

Cousins Maine Lobster bringing food truck to Indiana

February 24, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck and restaurant chain offering lobster rolls, is bringing a food truck to South Bend, Indiana.