Denver bans food trucks from lower downtown area

September 11, 2024

The Denver Police Department recently banned food trucks from parking in a major business area in the lower downtown area on weekends. The department did this…

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Corpus Christi considers increasing food truck license fees

September 9, 2024

Corpus Christi, Texas is considering raising rates for permits for food trucks and restaurants. The city claims there has been no increase in fees since 2006…

Seven Lakes, North Carolina approves food truck pavilion

September 4, 2024

Moore county, North Carolina recently approved zoning for a possible food truck pavilion in the Seven Lakes area. It defined mobile food campuses as multiple…

Slim Chickens CEO gives insight into brand's successes

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tom Gordon is CEO of Slim Chickens, a fast casual chicken brand with more than 280 units.

Delaware food truck burns down

August 30, 2024

Burgers by Wildwich, a Delaware food truck, caught on fire and was destroyed recently. The fire was likely caused by the lithium-ion batteries which likely…

Gunshots at food truck in Houston leaves 1 dead

August 29, 2024

Police in Houston, Texas are on the lookout for three suspects who killed a man in an altercation at a food truck in the Gulfton area. Three suspects…

South Carolina food truck Chef on the Run shuts down

August 28, 2024

Chef on the Run, a food truck in Greenville, South Carolina recently shut down. The food truck serves gyros and burger, according to a report by Fox Carolina.

Food truck pod comes to Grants Pass, Oregon

August 21, 2024

A food truck pod recently opened in Grants Pass, Oregon behind Iguana Comics. The pod features multiple food trucks with indoor and outdoor seating, according…

Heifers Be Trippin offers eggrolls on wheels

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Heifers Be Trippin offers a unique spin on eggrolls.

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…

ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative…

Food truck operator accused of setting woman on fire appears in court

August 19, 2024

Barinder Singh, owner of the Indian Fusian food truck in Niagara Falls appeared in court for allegedly setting a woman on fire. He was indicted on felony…

Ohio food truck opens physical BBQ restaurant

August 16, 2024

Columbiana, Ohio food truck Smoke Worx Street Cuisine recently opened a brick-and-mortar BBQ restaurant called Smoke Worx Village Table 4.1. The food truck has…

Amory, Mississippi to host Food Truck Tuesdays

August 14, 2024

Panther Park in Amory, Mississippi recently began hosting Food Truck Tuesdays on Aug. 6. This is part of a 90-day testing period with the city and food truck…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Former Molbak's Garden in Woodinville, Washington to host Food Truck Fridays

August 12, 2024

The spot of Molbak's Garden in Woodinville, Washington will host Food Truck Fridays from Aug. 9 to Oct. 11. The vent will feature multiple food trucks…

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Southern German food truck comes to Fayetteville, North Carolina

August 9, 2024

Harmon's Deutsche Kuche food truck, owned by Mark and Katrina Harmon recently opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The truck offers authentic southern…