This chef fulfills her culinary ambition in a supper club

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This chef's mission, in addition to creating memorable guest experiences, is to help guests understand the hard work and passion that farmers and producers…

Hoodline names Detroit's 5 best food trucks

July 31, 2019

Vegan, gluten-free, ethnic and American fare are all driving popularity among food trucks, as evidenced by Detroit's five most popular food trucks, according…

Atlanta trio's New Orleans fare grabs the gold on 'The Great Food Truck Race'

July 31, 2019

NOLA Creations of Atlanta won first place, pocketing $50,000, in the 10th season of "The Great Food Truck Race," according to an Atlanta Journal Constitution…

Impossible Foods partners with key McDonald's beef supplier to boost production

July 31, 2019

Starting next month, Impossible Foods will begin producing its flagship product, the Impossible Burger, with food producer, OSI Group, which is also one of…

Food truck event planned in Michigan town

July 30, 2019

A food truck rally and concert will be held from 5-9 p.m. at Riverview Park in Flushing, Michigan, hosted by the city parks and recreation department to raise…

Arby's to bring food truck to Area 51 in Nevada

July 30, 2019

Arby's plans to bring a food truck to Area 51 on Sept. 20 as part of the viral Facebook event near Nellis Air Force base in Nevada, "Storm Area 51, They Can't…

Food truck festival planned in New Jersey town

July 29, 2019

The SummerFest Food Truck Festival at Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown New Jersey, will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 17, including 15 food trucks…

Food truck repurposes leftovers from restaurants to feed the Southern California needy

July 29, 2019

Bracken's Kitchen, a food truck in Orange County, California, takes food leftovers from hotels and restaurants to provide healthful meals to the needy in…

Is a 'ghost' restaurant right for your business?

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

Virtual restaurants offer the advantages of allowing flexiblee menus, a modest financial investment compared to other foodservice options, and more…

New York village to hold food truck event honoring Woodstock 50th anniversary

July 26, 2019

Rye Brook, New York, will host its first food truck event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the Blind Brook High School parking lot, according to a Rye Patch…

Food truck and brewery event planned in Salt Lake City

July 26, 2019

The third annual Salt Lake City Food Truck and Brewery Battle will be held from 4 to 10 p.m., Aug. 3, at The Gateway. About 18 food trucks are expected to…

From dishwasher to supper club entrepreneur; a food trailer played a key role

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In following her passion, Deepa Shridhar gained culinary skills and learned the foodservice business from the ground up, a journey that included a food trailer.

Food truck driver taken into custody for moving rival food truck

July 24, 2019

A Phoenix woman was taken into police custody after she allegedly climbed into a rival food truck, got behind the wheel and drove it out of the way so she…

Army launches food trucks to feed soldiers at remote locations

July 24, 2019

Soldiers at six Army bases will be served by food trucks under a program to help soldiers at remote locations with limited access to food, according to an Army…

Annual food truck battle planned in Virginia

July 23, 2019

The fifth annual Virginia Food Truck Battle will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Augusta Expo in Fishersville, according to a News Leader report.

Savannah's first food truck park to open soon

July 22, 2019

Starland Yard, Savannah, Georgia's first food truck park at 2411 DeSoto Ave., a 23,300-square-foot lot with a full-service bar with 18 taps, an outdoor game…

Tennessee town considers retail center featuring indoor food trucks

July 22, 2019

Plans have been presented to turn an unused Phillips 66 gas station in Farragut, Tennessee, into Admirals Landing, a food, beverage and retail center featuring…

How blockchain technology improves food supply chain transparency and efficiency

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Blockchain technology addresses these concerns and improves food safety, supply chain efficiency, food waste and food fraud.

Virginia town considers food truck regulations

July 19, 2019

The town of Culpeper, Virginia, is considering new rules for food trucks, including the creation of a site plan that shows every location food trucks park at…

From food trucks to popping pearls, Wetzel's Pretzels CEO sees bright future

In the twists and turns of everyday QSR operations, few brands get more twisted, tasty and fun than West Coast-born and bred, Wetzel's Pretzels. On this week's…