Top 10 foods to help customers fight the flu

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food truck owners have an important reason to keep their customers healthy; a flu outbreak can cripple their business. Here are 10 foods that will help prevent…

6 tips to winterize your food truck

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Winter is the most difficult season for many food trucks, but by changing your menu, working with local businesses and searching for events and catering…

Michigan town considers food truck rules

October 3, 2019

The village of Lexington, Michigan, is proposing changes to its peddler ordinance, which affects food trucks, and will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Oct.

Talking With: Karl Boston and Ray Friedrich on the need for food truck consultants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food truck industry veterans Karl Boston and Ray Friedrich saw the need for a consultancy to help new food truck owners, given the continuing interest in food…

Jersey City slaps food trucks with new parking fees

September 26, 2019

Jersey City, New Jersey will no longer allow food trucks to park for free on Sussex Street and Grand Street, a change that some food truck owners say will make…

What's new on the (fall) menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…

Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit

September 25, 2019

Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…

Amazon Prime documentary aims to provide realistic view of food truck operations

September 24, 2019

A documentary about food trucks that attempts to get beyond the hype and give a realistic idea about the challenges of operating a food truck will be released…

Miami's Della Bowls staying in business via virtual kitchen

September 24, 2019

Della Bowls, a fast casual concept that began as a food truck in Miami, is partnering with Reef Kitchens to expand its plant-based bowls to more customers in…

Labor Dept finalizes OT rule: 1.2 million more workers eligible

September 24, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor has made official an overtime rule that sets $35,568 as the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay, making about 1.2 million…

How much to launch a food truck in NYC? $100K

September 23, 2019

A food truck in New York City requires a start-up cost of $100,000 — at least that's the claim of one food truck owner, according to a CNBC report.

&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens

September 19, 2019

D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…

Everything you need to know about First Fridays

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

First Fridays are a growing trend in cities, and they're an excellent opportunity for food trucks to integrate with the community. Try offering specials or…

Touchbistro raises $119.24M to expand payments portfolio

September 18, 2019

Touchbistro, a provider of foodservice iPad and POS payment solutions, has raised CDN$158 million ($119.24 USD) in Series E funding in a round led by Omers…

Accolades as a consultant just weren't enough

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Serving as a consultant and running someone else's business didn't fully satisfy Edward Tallman's creative drive. A chef at heart, he loves to delight people…

Are you part of your community? Networking pays

Networking and being involved in your community is a great way to help grow your food truck business. There are many opportunities available, and being…

August 2019: Chicken feathers flew, QSR sales grew

September 11, 2019

Consumer spending on restaurants was up in August this year over last, according to the NPD Group, which said QSRs were the main recipients of the increased…

8 best financing options for a small business

A small business's financing decision should be based on the owner's assessment of the cash flows, demonstrated capacity to handle credit, costs versus profit…

What your fall menu must have

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hint: Pumpkin isn't the only trending menu offering this fall.

Wing It On teams with Incentivio on mobile ordering app

August 27, 2019

Wing It On Franchising, a Waterbury, Connecticut-based fast casual that has expanded into food trucks, is teaming with Incentivio to offer guests a mobile app…