Iowa food truck operator makes a dream come true

November 24, 2021

Otmane Benjilany, owner and founder of the O's Grill food truck, has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

All you need to know about a ghost kitchen

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

An increasing number of food trucks are utilizing a ghost kitchen for delivery needs as well as food prep. Find out what a ghost kitchen is and if it could…

Popular Virginia taco food truck launching restaurant

November 15, 2021

The La Tingeria food truck, in Virginia, will soon have a physical restaurant presence as owner David Pena plans to launch a brick-and-mortar eatery next month.

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

9 tips for a successful food truck delivery operation

As food delivery becomes more popular with food truck patrons, delivery is a high-demand service. Following are nine best practices for launching and running a…

San Diego gets a hot dog on a stick

August 2, 2021

There is now a Hot Dog on a Stick food truck trucking around San Diego County.

Hot Dog on a Stick food truck launching in San Diego

July 19, 2021

The "hot dog on a stick," a popular food item in Southern California's malls, fairs and festivals, is hitting the road in San Diego.

Great Food Truck Race double victor launching franchise program

The Born From The Lime Truck, which won the Great Food Truck Race All-Stars competition this year, and also took first place in the Food Network program's…

BurgerFi ramps up growth via 3 channels

July 7, 2021

After going public in December 2020 and being named FastCasual's 2021 Brand of the Year, BurgerFi International Inc. is expanding its presence through three…

A guide to hiring seasonal food truck staff

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Planning for busy seasons is essential for a food truck operator. Instead of stretching a staff too thin, consider hiring seasonal help to handle the annual…

7 tips on tapping Instagram to drive the food truck business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Social media is invaluable to food truck operators and knowing how to use each channel -- in this case Instagram -- can prove vital in driving business and…

Former food truck venture opens 13th restaurant location

June 16, 2021

Clover Food Lab, a veggie-centric concept based in Massachusetts, is opening July 1 inside a luxury apartment — Trio — in Newtonville. Marking the chain's 13th…

Topeka food truck duo open restaurant

June 16, 2021

Two years ago Tim and Ambroja Watson launched their food truck, Soul Fire, and the Soul Fire Food Co. in East Topeka, Kansas.

BurgerFi food truck delivers on chain's 'redefining' mission

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A global pandemic didn't stall a Florida-based burger chain's growth, innovation or food truck launch.

A North Carolina food truck is all about the hustle

June 14, 2021

The Cheesesteak Hustle food truck, in Wilmington, North Carolina is hustling its fare since emerging from pandemic shutdowns.

South Carolina restaurant enterprise launches food truck

June 11, 2021

The Miyabi restaurant enterprise in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is launching a food truck to put its Japanese hibachi grill menu on the road.

Houston food truck chain lands in North Carolina

June 9, 2021

Abu Omar Halal, a Houston food truck fleet, has launched a Raleigh, North Carolina food truck.

How to start a food truck catering business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Catering businesses are often an ideal expansion to a food truck operation as it can create another revenue channel as well as an opportunity to growthe…