Waukesha, Wisconsin approves food truck ordinance

July 19, 2024

The Waukesha, Wisconsin Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance for food trucks. This ordinance was first brought before the council in May due to a…

Cousins Maine Lobster rolling into Kansas City

July 18, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which serves Maine lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is expanding to Kansas City, servicing the metro area, North East Kansas and…

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

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

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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Pickney, Michigan begins Food Truck Fridays

July 12, 2024

Pickney, Michigan recently kicked off its monthly Food Truck Fridays events, held from noon to 8 p.m. at Town Square Park, according to a report by MHMI.

Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

19-year old opens international cuisine food truck in Georgia

July 10, 2024

19-year old Lily Baird recently opened an international cuisine food truck Lily's World Tour in Dublin, Georgia. Baird said she was inspired by her mother…

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia

July 9, 2024

Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.

How to be successful in the food truck business

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

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.

5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees

July 1, 2024

We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…

Food truck park coming to Waterville, Maine

June 28, 2024

Couple Zhanpo Lu and Linjie Gu are seeking approval from Waterville, Maine to open a food truck park. They will serve traditional Chinese food alongside up to…

Orlando food truck stolen

June 26, 2024

The Island Kitchen and Grill food truck was stolen in Orlando, Florida. Owner Odane Mornan filed a police report after finding it missing, according to a…

Green Bay Tarlton Theatre to add food trucks

June 24, 2024

The Tarlton Theater in Green Bay, Wisconsin will add live outdoor music and a spot for food trucks. Owner Tarl Knight says that a weekly concert series will…

Food truck bar opening in Durham, North Carolina

June 21, 2024

A food truck bar called The Can Opener will open in downtown Durham, North Carolina in summer. It will include Bulkogi, Chick-N-Que, Gussy's Greek Street Food…

Lebanon, New Hampshire to revise food truck rules

June 19, 2024

The city council of Lebanon, New Hampshire are revisiting food truck rules due to traffic concerns and lack of parking spaces near Colburn Park. There are four…

Munchie Busters destroy hunger with snacks

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

Founded in May 2022 by father and daughter team Rudy and Jeccel Camancho, the Munchie Busters was born out of, "having the munchies."

New Palestine, Indiana passes food truck ordinance

June 17, 2024

The New Palestine, Indiana, city council passed a food truck ordinance regulating food trucks in the town. The council had been discussing the measure for…

Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…

How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…