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…

Cousins Maine Lobster coming to Indiana, Kentucky

August 21, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster is visiting a variety of locations in Indiana and Kentucky in late August. In particular, it is revisiting the Evansville, Indiana, area…

Cousins Maine Lobster to debut food truck in Des Moines

August 20, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster will open a food truck in Des Moines, Iowa. Launching on Aug. 22, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a press release.

Food trucks offer free meals to laid-off Tyson Foods employees in Joslin, Illinois

August 19, 2026

Multiple food trucks stepped up to offer free meals to laid-off workers at Tyson Foods in Joslin, Illinois, according to a report by KWQC. One of these food…

The unlicensed food truck invasion of the National Mall reveals deeper issues

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Recently, the National Mall in Washington, D.C. gained unwanted attention from a wave of unlicensed food trucks. Here's why unlicensed food trucks are such a…

Cielito Lindo Taqueria closes restaurant, keeps food truck running

August 18, 2026

Cielito Lindo Taqueria, based in Williamsville, New York, announced it will close its physical restaurant. It will continue to offer food from its food truck…

Fairbanks, Alaska to host Food Truck Rally

August 17, 2026

The fourth annual Food Truck Rally will take place in Fairbanks, Alaska, during the Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic and Blue/Gold Race on Sept. 5. It will…

Food truck park for sale in Pasco, Washington

August 14, 2026

The Summer's Hub of Pasco food truck park in Pasco, Washington, is now for sale, after less than one year of operation. It is listed for $4.5 million…

Foodes Fest coming to Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina

August 13, 2026

The traveling food truck event Foodees Fest is coming to Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina from Sept. 11 to 13. It will feature more than 40 food trucks…

Georgetown, Texas gives preliminary approval for food truck park

August 12, 2026

Qing Chen received preliminary approval for a food truck park from the Georgetown City Council. He required a special use permit to create the park, which…