Webinar: Order accuracy as the next loyalty battleground

by Valerie Gritton

In this “Accuracy is the New Loyalty” webinar, Star Micronics’ Craig Kaliebe discusses how labeling, smart scales and other verification tools help operators…

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…

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.

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…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2026

This annual initiative shines a spotlight on the visionary leaders, innovators, and brands redefining off-premises dining. From pioneering game-changing…

Presented by MONKEY Catering Platform

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…

Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business

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

AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.

Food & Music Festival coming to Columbia, Mississippi

August 28, 2026

The Food & Music Festival is returning for the 5th consecutive year in Columbia, Mississippi. It will feature 12 food trucks and several musical acts on…

Colonial Grill to open physical restaurant

August 26, 2026

The Colonial Grill, a food truck based in Jersey City, New Jersey, plans to open its first restaurant. The food truck is popular locally with more than 400,00…

Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.

Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 21, 2026

CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing…

Voting now open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

August 10, 2026

Voting is officially open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing the restaurant professionals driving growth, innovation and excellence in…

New Jersey bans single use utensils at food trucks, unless requested

August 3, 2026

New Jersey's Bill S3195 recently took effect, banning restaurants, food trucks and other food service businesses from putting utensils in with to-go food…

Restaurant catering doesn't need more tech. It needs better tech

Catering companies have plenty of tech options. The key is selecting the right ones for maximum efficiency.

What the data says about restaurant catering today

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As corporate catering transforms into a critical growth engine for the restaurant industry, top brands will share their battle-tested, data-driven playbooks…

Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations will close July 28, 2026.

St. Petersburg, Florida to host food truck academy

June 29, 2026

St. Petersburg, Florida plans to open a Food Truck Academy to help out those looking to start a food truck business. City officials have sent out a…

Inside the tech stack: How Mattenga’s Pizzeria mastered SEO, 8-second reordering

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Mattenga’s Pizzeria co-owner Enga Stanfield explains how partnering with owner.com and leveraging technology helped her independent…

Presented by Owner.com

Off-premise blitz: Turning pandemic survival tactics into long-term growth engines

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry leaders at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted how the shift from convenience to a permanent off-premise model requires a…

Mandeville Food Truck Festival coming to Louisiana

April 3, 2026

The Mandeville Food Truck Festival is returning for the 5th consecutive year in Mandeville, Louisiana. The event will be held on May 9 from 4 to 8 p.m.…