Pizza Hut teams with Toyota on self-driving food truck

Pizza Hut has teamed with Toyota on a food truck in a mobility service alliance that also includes Amazon, Didi, Mazda and Uber.

POS solution for food trucks powered by beacon technology

December 28, 2017

Bleu, a provider of a point-of-sale system, offers a contactless payment solution for food trucks that is powered by beacon technology, according to product…

On The Move Inc. consolidates food truck production in San Antonio area

November 3, 2017

On The Move Inc., a food truck manufacturer, has finalized an agreement with Shook Mobile Technology, a San Antonio-based truck manufacturer, to consolidate…

Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…

HotSchedules launches cloud-based restaurant operating platform

October 25, 2017

HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back office solutions for the foodservice, retail and hospitality industries, has launched Clarifi, a cloud-based…

Engine maintenance considerations for food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A Ford Motor Company fleet service support supervisor offers some insight on maintaining truck engines that will extend the useful life of a food truck.

Catering to the Pressed-For-Time Diner

Lunch hour is one of the few times of the day workers can relax and recharge their minds. The challenge for restaurant operators is finding ways to maximize…

Utica, New York food truck group establishes fire prevention practices

September 13, 2017

The Utica Food Truck Association in Utica, New York requires its members to carry two types of fire extinguishers, according to the Times Telegram. The group…

Kansas City pizza franchisee uses food truck to build brand visibility (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Being an established restaurant operation, KC Pie brought some key advantages to launching a food truck, but still had to learn the nuances of the food truck…

RemcoSPC introduces pizza ovens for food trucks and trailers

August 22, 2017

Remco Specialty Products Co. has introduced the Millennium 2000 CT2 and Daytona V4 carousel brick ovens for food trucks and trailers. The ovens are UL and NSF…

Food truck supplies 101: a handy checklist

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A handy list of all the cooking, consumables, plating, cleaning, and safety supplies you should have on your food truck before you get started.

Environment-focused startup spearheads food trailers to support brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Move Systems helps food brands expand into urban markets via food trailers. The company focuses on improving the urban physical environment.

How to choose the right food truck oven

Space, utility costs and volume are key when operating a food truck. By choosing the right oven, you can maximize your investment.

Targeting 500 customers a day: How one San Francisco food trucker does it (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In three years, Rich Mainzer has expanded to a second truck and a catering facility, a business that employs 16 people during peak season and targets 50…

New way to 'try on' best new bottom line-building restaurant tech

July 25, 2017

POS device provider ParTech has partnered with cloud-based API software developer Omnivore to bridge the gap between restaurants and the tech developers and…

Caliburger founder to discuss how $3.1M investment will fuel robotics in the kitchen

The substantial investment is the combined effort of Acacia Research Corporation, Match Robotics VC, and a number of undisclosed strategic investors.

Operational needs and consumer trends: Does your cooking equipment cover both?

by Steve Obermeier — Director of Sales, Antunes

Equipment that shortens cooking times, while still providing a quality product, can help enhance a customer's dining experience.

Food truck boosts sales for Texas pizza and wings restaurant

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Il Primo Pizza & Wings in Richmond, Texas has proven that a food truck can do a lot to promote a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and that there are significant…

Water saving hand washing: a must for food trucks

Stretching water supplies while maintaining high hand hygiene standards.

Billings, Montana food truck uses solar energy to save costs

June 19, 2017

A food truck in Billings, Montana called Rudeboys is using solar panels to reduce energy costs and hopefully improve productivity, according to The Billings…