Food & Beverage News & Media

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza opens in Cali

August 7, 2026

The Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza recently opened in Citrus Heights, California. It has been open since July and will celebrate its grand opening on Aug. 8…

read now

Spuddies Food Truck intros menu item for those in danger

August 6, 2026

Spuddies Food Truck, located in West Liberty, Kentucky that serves loaded baked potatoes, has added a menu item for guests to signal when they are in danger.

read now

3's Company Chip Wagon brings poutine, potatoes, burgers to Ontario, Canada

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Food Truck Spotlight returns with an Ontario food truck offering more than 150 items.

read now

Springfield, Massachusetts pauses restrictive food truck ordinance

August 4, 2026

The Springfield City Council has decided to pause a food truck ordinance until November, according to a report by Western Mass News.

read now

Cocina Filipina to open brick-and-mortar restaurant in Milwaukee

July 31, 2026

Milwaukee food truck Cocina Filipina is opening a brick-and-mortar location on Aug. 1. The brand was first launched in 2023 and has three food trucks, but lost…

read now

Seacoast Food Truck Festival coming to Kittery, Maine

July 30, 2026

Seacoast Food Truck Festival is coming to Kittery Premium Outlets in Kittery, Maine, from Aug. 29-30. The event will offer burgers, tacos, pizza, deserts, beer…

read now

Why Taco Cabana is expanding its franchise beyond the Lone Star State

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler chats with Taco Cabana's director of franchise sales and development, John Ramsay…

listen now

Proposed food truck park in Vestal, New York gets pushback from town officials

July 28, 2026

Sugar Lips owner Fritz Vail alongside property owner Abe Slilaty are aiming to open a food truck park in Vestal, New York, but are facing some opposition due…

read now

Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival cancelled at last minute, impacting operators

July 27, 2026

The Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival, set to be held from July 24 to 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio, was cancelled at the last minute, directly impacting operators. The…

read now

Food trucks coming to Macedonia, Ohio for car show

July 24, 2026

The Macedonia Car Cruise is celebrating classic cars on July 30th in Macedonia, Ohio. Food trucks are also racing into the event to provide food for attendees…

read now

Heat wave impacts Michigan food trucks

July 22, 2026

The heat wave impacting much of the country is also causing trouble for food truck operators including in Michigan. Owner Mike Saladio of Saladino Smoke in…

read now

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…

read now

Food trucks host fundraiser for victims of shooting in Rittman, Ohio

July 21, 2026

The city of Rittman, Ohio, recently hosted a food truck fundraiser to raise money for the families of three individuals who died in a shooting. Christie and…

read now

Golden Gate National Recreation Area to provide food trucks

July 17, 2026

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a national reserve based in San Francisco, is now opening food trucks for beachgoers to the park, according to a…

read now

Gardner, Illinois mulls food truck ordinance

July 16, 2026

Gardner, Illinois, is currently developing a food truck ordinance to allow trucks to operate in the village. Mayor Mike Serena said the town previously didn't…

read now

Long Beach, California dealership lot gets new life as food truck park

July 15, 2026

A car dealership lot has been transformed into a food truck park in Long Beach, California. Priscilla Jaramillo, an organizer of the PCH Food Park said she got…

read now

Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global…

listen now

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to host Food Truck Tuesday

July 14, 2026

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is hosting Food Truck Tuesday through Aug. 25. Open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 12 food trucks offer a variety of snacks and…

read now

Santa Maria, California lessens food truck regulations

July 9, 2026

Santa Maria, California, is making it easier for food truck operators in the city through a revised ordinance. In particular, it removes time limits which only…

read now

Owensboro to host Food Truck of the Year competition

July 8, 2026

Food truck operators will have a chance to compete in Owensboro, Kentucky, for the Food Truck of the Year competition. This competition will take place July …

read now