TikToker influence growing in restaurant industry

October 1, 2021

TikTok'ers like restaurants and will patronize ones they see on videos.

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

San Antonio food truck is all about the jerk

September 30, 2021

It's all about spice for a San Antonio food truck that is fulfilling one military veteran's passion

Jersey school fundraiser features food truck fare

September 30, 2021

A fundraiser in Bordentown, New Jersey will feature a Food Truck Sunday, with six trucks offering a wide range of fare from lobster dogs and BBQ to ice cream…

Colorado food trucks are all about feeding the hungry

September 29, 2021

A growing number of food trucks in Colorado Springs are getting involved in a recently-created effort called Food Trucks Against Homeless that is now serving…

Korean hot dog food truck arriving in Orlando

September 29, 2021

In just about a week, a food truck offering Korean-style hot dogs will be serving up its fare in Orlando, Florida.

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID

September 28, 2021

ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…

Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates

September 28, 2021

Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…

Labor shortage sidelines university food truck

September 28, 2021

A food truck that served the University of Maryland students and campus employees is closed this semester due to the fact the university dining services…

A unique approach to attaining food truck funding

September 28, 2021

A Charlotte, North Carolina man is using a unique approach to raise money for a food truck that will feed the homeless.

Franchise experts share insight, best practices for success

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Ghost kitchen building big business in San Antonio

September 27, 2021

San Antonio, Texas could very well become the "hub" when it comes to building ghost kitchens — a much in demand structure given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Arkansas food truck festival celebrating 10th anniversary with special initiative

September 27, 2021

The Main Street Food Truck Festival in Little Rock, Arkansas is marking a landmark year — its tenth anniversary.

Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians

September 27, 2021

A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.

French cuisine arrives on Austin’s food truck scene

September 24, 2021

The Rye Bread Bar, in Austin, Texas, aims to offer local foodies French cuisine as well as French drinks.

Mediterranean food truck serving Pittsburgh area

September 24, 2021

The PGH Halal food truck is serving up Mediterranean fare to those living in the Pittsburgh area.

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…