Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.

Big anticipation for Texas food truck return

August 24, 2021

Fans of the Underground Pizza food truck have been waiting four months for the venture to return to Texarkana, Texas.

NRA calls for replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund

August 24, 2021

The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…

Thai food truck finds a fan base in Montana

August 23, 2021

Great Falls, Montana is now home to a Thai food truck.

Florida food truck is all about New Orleans fare

August 19, 2021

It might be based in Gainesville, Florida but the Nacho Sweets food truck is all about its owner's love for New Orleans cuisine.

Nationwide restaurant foot traffic up 52% since start of 2021

August 19, 2021

Foot traffic and in-store visits in food and beverage establishments is up 52% since the start of 2021, according to the data from Zenreach.

Iowa food truck launching brick-and-mortar presence

August 18, 2021

The O's Grill food truck, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is working to establish a physical presence and plans to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2022.

Food truck park coming to Texas town

August 17, 2021

Pearland, Texas, will soon be home to a big food truck park though no grand opening date has yet been announced.

DoorDash posts hefty loss on Q2 2021 revenue gain

August 17, 2021

DoorDash Inc., the food delivery service, reported a hefty loss on higher revenue for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, according to a press release.

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…

Majority of restaurant owners fear Delta outbreaks will harm business recovery

August 9, 2021

A hefty number of restaurants, 88%, are fearful the ongoing Delta coronavirus variant spread will hurt recovery and it's a fear that 76% of all small business…

Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president

August 6, 2021

Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…

COVID strain spread cancels North Carolina food truck event

August 5, 2021

The Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo cancelled its event this month due to the resurgence of the coronavirus, specifically the fast spreading Delta variant.

South Carolina home to batch baking food truck

August 5, 2021

The Girl Nextdough, a food truck in Charleston, South Carolina, will soon be serving up small batch baking food options, from breakfast burritos to bagels…

Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…

Lunchbox gobbles up Spread

August 4, 2021

Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.

Food trucks return to Chicago plaza

August 3, 2021

After being cancelled last year due to the coronavirus, a food truck fest is back in play at Daley Plaza in Chicago.

Long empty space becomes a food park home

August 3, 2021

It's taken Ken David more than a few years to realize the dream, but his vision of a food park for the Greater Cincinnati area is now a reality.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Mana Mobile hits the road

The Mana Mobile truck, which serves up handmade Teremana tequila from founder Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has embarked on a U.S. road trip and its next stop is…

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.