Bad February weather proves stormy for restaurant transaction activity

March 11, 2021

Severe weather in many areas of the U.S. in February didn't do much to resuscitate restaurant customer transactions at major chains which were already…

Congress approves $1.9T stimulus bill

March 10, 2021

Congress on Wednesday approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package by a vote of 220-211 to provide pandemic aid, one of the largest federal aid…

AI-driven, text-to-order solution now available via HungerRush

March 10, 2021

HungerRush, a restaurant management system provider, has launched its AI-driven text-to-order solution — HungerRush TextAI — to help restaurant chains drive…

California city council mulling food truck license

March 10, 2021

The Lancaster City Council, in California, is meeting this week to vote on a proposal that would require food truck operators to attain a business license.

Florida food truck owner finds a second rewarding career path

March 10, 2021

When COVID-19 hit a year ago Brittany Rappise was aiming to get a beautician job with the Pensacola Opera. But the quest by the Florida resident derailed due…

Cardlytics acquires Dosh

March 9, 2021

Cardlytics, a digital advertising platform, has acquired Dosh, a cash-back offers platform. Previously announced on March 1, the acquisition will combine the…

Toledo restaurant returns to its food truck roots

March 9, 2021

When Deet's BBQ first started 11 years ago it was a food truck business and then success propelled expansion with brick-and-mortar restaurant locations.

Great Food Truck Race hits the road in Alaska

March 9, 2021

The latest season of the Great Food Truck Race, a Food Network production, is taking to the roads of Alaska and called "Battle for the North."

Olo launches IPO

March 8, 2021

Digital ordering and delivery program platform provider, Olo Inc., launched the initial public offering of its Class A common stock. Olo is offering 18 million…

Restaurant industry praises Senate approval of $1.9T stimulus bill

March 8, 2021

The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill the U.S. Senate passed on Saturday marks the largest antipoverty initiative in a generation, according to a report in The New…

Pie truck brings New Zealand fare to Denver

March 8, 2021

One of the newest food trucks in Denver, Colorado isn't offering tacos, burgers, hotdogs, BBQ or Indian fare.

Long Island Food Truck Fridays event back in the swing

March 8, 2021

Foodies living in Levittown, Long Island are likely a bit happier now that the Food Truck Fridays event is back on schedule.

FastCasual collecting operator insight for 2021 Dining Survey

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 5, 2021

FastCasual.com has teamed up with Dosh to find out how restaurants are faring in 2021 vs. 2020, and we want to hear from as many readers as possible. The poll…

QSR Automations founder, CEO passes away unexpectedly

March 5, 2021

Lee Leet, the CEO and founder of QSR Automations founder and U.S. Air Force veteran, died unexpectedly on March 4 at the age of 53, according to an…

Alpharetta shutters Food Truck Alley event for good

March 5, 2021

The increasing number of restaurants in Alpharetta, Georgia, has prompted a permanent closing of a food truck alley event that began in 2012.

Jamestown not happy with Rhode Island state food truck idea

March 5, 2021

The city of Jamestown, Rhode Island isn't happy, or supportive, when it comes to a state proposal to allow food trucks into Beavertail State park.

Food truck nights kick off in Washington park

March 4, 2021

March 10 marks the return of food truck nights in the Tri-Cities in Washington.

Missouri food truck garden launches second season

March 3, 2021

The 9 Mile Garden, a food truck and entertainment spot in Affton, Missouri, is now open for its second season of business.

Mall owner taps food trucks to fill 'food hole'

March 3, 2021

As mall owner Destination Outlets, in Jefferson Township, Ohio works to pull in restaurant tenants, it's tapping local food trucks to offer shoppers and mall…

How to keep fraudsters from bilking your QSR via Telegram

March 3, 2021

If there's one thing we know about criminals, it's that they're always improving their methods of ripping off the rest of us. That has certainly been the case…