Nederland, Texas considers loosening food truck regulations

February 26, 2024

Nederland, Texas officials have proposed new regulations that would make it easier for food trucks. In particular, it would allow food truck owners to apply…

Food Trucks to Watch in 2024

Welcome to our second edition of Food Truck Operator’s “Food Trucks to Watch” report. It’s an insider look at food truck operations across the U.S., with…

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Indiana house bill aims to streamline food truck regulations

February 21, 2024

Representatives for the Indiana House of Representatives introduced House bill 1285, which would require all local health departments to create food truck…

The Big Cheesy food truck opens restaurant in Baton Rouge

February 16, 2024

The Big Cheesy food truck has opened its first restaurant in Baton Rouge near Louisianna State University. The location will feature a variety of toasted…

J Rocks Smoke House food truck sets up restaurant in Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2024

J Rocks Smoke House, a BBQ food truck based in Topeka, Kansas, recently opened a restaurant in southeast Topeka. This is the first time owners Jasmaine and…

Panda Express challenges food truck name

February 9, 2024

Panda Express claims that the Trash Panda Vegan food truck in Phoenix challenges its trademark. The chain said that the name and logo are too similar, which…

Cousins Maine Lobster launching in Chicago

February 9, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 60 locations, is hosting its first Chicagoland food truck event and grand opening Saturday at Pollyanna Brewing in Roselare…

Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…

Haitian food truck owners sue Parksley, Virginia for violating rights

February 5, 2024

Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien, owners of Eben-Ezer Haitian Food Truck LLC, are suing the town of Parksley, Virginia and council member Henry Nicholson for…

Crash damages North Carolina food truck

February 2, 2024

A Thomasville, North Carolina food truck, Sushi Empire, was heavily damaged by a collision, which knocked the food truck on its side. Owners Jesse Rothstein…

Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…

Missouri ice cream food truck looks to sell

January 29, 2024

Swirly's Ice Cream & Waffles, based in Springfield, Missouri, is looking to sell its business. Owners Jack and Kenzie Powderly announced on their Facebook…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Residents oppose food truck venue in Wallingford, Connecticut

January 24, 2024

Several residents have opposed an effort to change the residential zoning to allow a 3,000-square-foot restaurant with outdoor entertainment and food trucks in…

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.

Ralphs sends cease and desist letter to LA food truck

January 22, 2024

The law firm Davis Wright Tremaine sent a cease and desist letter to the Gracias Senor Taqueria food truck in Los Angeles on behalf of the Ralphs supermarket…

River City Wood Fire Pizza food truck opens restaurant

January 19, 2024

River City Wood Fire Pizza, a food truck in Richmond, Virginia, has opened a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Joe Lajoie said he needed more space since its…

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

New year, new editor for Food Truck Operator

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bradley Cooper is the new editor of Food Truck Operator and will cover the industry in depth.