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 — Publisher, 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 — Publisher, 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…

Marion County, Florida makes changes to food truck park rules

December 6, 2024

Marion County, Florida commissioners approved changes to rules for the Ocala Food Trucks court. In particular, the court must have public bathroom trailers…

Food truck court coming to Lakeland, Florida

December 2, 2024

The Lakeland, Florida Planning and Zoning Board approved a permit for a food truck court called Main Street Eats. The permit will allow eight food trucks on…

El Lechon food truck found after theft

November 25, 2024

The El Lechon food truck in Adams County, Colorado, was found three miles away from where it was stolen. Owners Martha Gonzalez and Luis Galvez saw the food…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

November 20, 2024

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

Salt Lake City food truck owner arrested for allegedly raping a woman inside the food truck

November 20, 2024

Ibrahim J. Bakar, 47 was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside of his food truck in Salt Lake City. On one occasion, he grabbed her by the…

Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…

Big Dog Smokehouse brings BBQ to Canada

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Owner Michael Anderson of the food truck Big Dog Smokehouse & BBQ aims to bring the taste of the South to the Canadian Rockies.

How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

Olo, ezCater team up to simplify catering menu management for restaurants

November 8, 2024

Restaurant technology provider Olo Inc. has a new integration with ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces in the US, to streamline catering menu…

Table Needs Leads High-Impact Educational Sessions at Food Truck Owners Expo Orlando

Table Needs will lead three educational sessions at the FTO Expo Orlando on Nov. 12-13, 2024, covering food truck ownership mindset, marketing effectiveness…

Let'z Taco Bout It food truck opening physical restaurant in Grand Rapids

November 6, 2024

Let'z Taco Bout It, a food truck, recently opened a physical restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The restaurant will offer fried shell tacos along with…

Community helps recover stolen Milwaukee food truck

November 4, 2024

The Milwaukee food truck E's Blufox Eatery was stolen recently, but the local community was able to find it and return it to owner Iesha Coleman, according to…