Food truck festival coming to Evansville, Indiana

January 27, 2025

The Evansville Food Truck Festival is returning to Evansville, Indiana for the 8th consecutive year. The event will be held from May 17 to 18, according to a…

Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

Boise food truck park to relocate

January 24, 2025

Green Acres Food Truck Park in Boise, Idaho plans to relocate to a bigger location along the Boise River. It will move from 14th Street and Shoreline Drive to…

Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue…

Actor Tabitha Brown delivers free meals with vegan food truck to LA Wildfire victims

January 20, 2025

Actor and author Tabitha Brown partnered with vegan food truck Vurger Guyz to deliver free meals to those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. The food truck…

Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Todd, Launch Entertainment

Jeff Todd, chief development officer for Launch Entertainment, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

Petit Poutinerie to shut down food trucks, restaurant in Rochester

January 17, 2025

Petit Poutinerie plans to close its restaurant in Rochester, New York and its food trucks will no longer book events. Owner Ronnie McClive pointed to the…

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy…

Westfield, Indiana approves food truck rules

January 13, 2025

Westfield, Indiana has added new rules for food trucks. In particular, food trucks are not allowed within 100 feet of the entrance or outdoor area of a…

Speaker Spotlight: David "Rev" Ciancio, Salad House and more

Rev Ciancio, marketing and chief eating officer for Salad House, Crazy Pita, Handcraft Burgers & Brew and Branded Strategic, shares a look at his career, his…

Deaf food truck owner gets food truck back following theft

January 8, 2025

Lotz of BBQ food truck was stolen from a parking lot in Austin, Texas. Owner Roy Lotz is deaf and said this food truck was his dream job, according to a report…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nomination deadline extended

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline to enter Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers List has been extended to Jan. 24.

Kansas City passes temporary ban on food trucks

December 30, 2024

Kansas City, Kansas has banned food trucks from operating between 17th and 19th Street and Central Avenue for 60 days. The Unified Government of Wyandotte…

LA grocery store Ralphs sues food trucks

December 27, 2024

Ralphs is suing around half a dozen food trucks in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. The company accuses the food trucks of causing littering…

FastCasual opens Top 100 nominations, changes judging process

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

Chicago family starts GoFundMe for food truck owner injured in wreck

December 11, 2024

The family of Alicia Robles has started a GoFundMe for her after her food truck was hit by a driver while she was cooking. A Chevrolet Tahoe hit the corner of…

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…