QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

Electronic music producer Bear Grillz to open Denver food truck with doughnut sandwiches

October 23, 2024

RJ Pangelinan, an electronic music producer that goes by Bear Grillz, plans to open a food truck in Denver called the Electric Donut Factor, which will offer…

Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2025' report

October 22, 2024

Pizza Marketplace's fourth annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2025 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is Oct. 31.

California police find meth, firearms in Fontana food truck

October 21, 2024

Police in Fontana, California discovered two pounds of meth and three firearms inside the My Boy'z Hibachi food truck. The weapons included an assault rifle, a…

Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Lip Smackers Food Truck takes gourmet wagyu beef on the road

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Lip Smackers Food Truck and Catering offers tips on how to run a successful food truck business.

Jackson, Mississippi food truck Poppy Pies opens restaurant

October 16, 2024

Poppy Pies, a pizza food truck in Jackson, Mississippi, recently opened a physical restaurant in Belhaven Town Center. The restaurant focuses on Neapolitan…

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

How to start a food truck: 10 tips from operators

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Here are 10 tips to getting a food truck up and running.

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Brick, New Jersey considers letting food trucks stay in 1 spot longer

October 9, 2024

The Brick Township Council in New Jersey updated its ordinance and is considering allowing food trucks to park in one spot for longer periods of time.

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

How catering can become next great revenue stream

October 8, 2024

As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…

How to save money with your food truck

A dollar saved is a dollar earned, but it's actually far more than that when it comes to restaurants. Read more to find out.

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

Construction begins on food truck park in Cape Coral, Florida

October 4, 2024

Workers have begun construction on the Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. This food truck park, located at the base of the Cape…

Food truck proposed for Escambia County, Florida

October 2, 2024

The Environmental Engineer Services filed a proposal for a food truck court in Escambia County, Florida in Archer Court. Currently, a coffee and soda shop…

South Fulton, Georgia launches food truck program

September 27, 2024

South Fulton, Georgia launched a food truck program to deliver more variety of cuisine to the area. In particular, officials want to provide affordable…

Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Hermiston, Oregon loosens food truck regulations

September 20, 2024

Hermiston, Oregon announced it was loosening some of the restrictions on food trucks in the city. The city council adjusted the rules when operators complained…