Empanada Factory opens in Carrollton, Texas

September 16, 2026

The Empanada Factory food truck recently opened in Carrolton, Texas. Owned by spouses Gloria Romero and Samuel Gomez, it provides large cornmeal empanadas…

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.

Old Richmond Grill torn down, food truck to continue to serve Pfafftown, North Carolina

September 15, 2026

The Old Richmond Grill in Pfafftown, North Carolina was demolished recently. Despite the end of the brick and mortar restaurant, a food truck will continue to…

St. Louis approves board bill to allow food trucks to expand in city

September 14, 2026

The Board of Aldermen of St. Louis, Missouri, approved Board Bill 50, which will allow food trucks to access key areas in downtown, midtown and Cherokee…

Nominations are open: Is your fast casual brand one to watch in 2027?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Oct. 5, 2026.

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…

Stuph'D Beignets & Burger wins Food Network's Great Food Truck Race

September 11, 2026

The food truck Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers, based in New Orleans, took home the first price for the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race: Sweet and…

Furry friendly food truck Fizzy Fox opens brick and mortar location

September 10, 2026

The dirty soda food truck Fizzy Fox based in Lexington, Kentucky, is opening its first physical location in the city. The location will offer dirty sodas, soft…

Yo Daddio! Barbecue brings a taste of Texas to Florida

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Ever since earning its name from a misspelling, Yo Daddio! Barbeque has made a name for itself serving up central Texas style BBQ in Florida.

Parkersburg, West Virginia food truck ordinance back to planning commission following debate

September 9, 2026

A proposed food truck ordinance in Parkersburg, West Virginia is now back to the Municipal Planning Commission due to concerns from a food truck operator and…

Me, Ted Lasso and something in common

by Valerie Gritton

Twenty years ago, I started my career in restaurant journalism. Now, I’m back where it all began as the editor of QSRWeb and Pizza Marketplace.

The Food Pit food truck sparks controversy for joke about hitting women

September 4, 2026

The Food Pit food truck in Dayton, Ohio, has sparked controversy after making a social media post that its burgers were so good, "it really makes you wants to…

Soul & Savor Food Truck Fest coming to Savannah Labor Day weekend

September 3, 2026

The Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest, organized by the Black Savannah organization, will run from Sept. 4 to 5 in Savannah, Georgia. The event celebrates…

Fletcher's Corny Dogs expands beyond the fair to food trucks

A 1940s corn dog concession stand got new life during COVID-19 through a food truck.

Lombard, Illinois to host Food Truck Social

September 2, 2026

The Lombard Historical Society will host a Food Truck Social on Sept. 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is the fifth annual food truck event in Lombard, Illinois…

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…

Grafton, Illinois to create food truck ordinance

August 27, 2026

The Grafton City County has organized a committee to consider a food truck ordinance to enable food trucks to operate in the city, according to a report by…

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…

From the boardroom to the prep line: How Stonefire Grill's CEO is fueling legacy growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stonefire Grill CEO David Youngberg joins the Restaurant Operator Podcast to share how his hands-on leadership, people-first culture and strategic use of guest…

Charlotte gives food trucks a midnight curfew

August 25, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina, is shutting down food trucks in Uptown at midnight as part of a crime-fighting measure. Some food trucks are protesting the rule…