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…

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…

Cincinnati food truck Sweet & Meats BBQ to open physical restaurant

September 18, 2024

Sweets & Meats BBQ, a food truck in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced it will open a physical restaurant at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital campus, according…

Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee takes brand to Georgia

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Wetzel's Pretzels has expanded into Georgia through a franchisee. Here's how they are delivering pretzels to Augusta and the wider area.

Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

September 16, 2024

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, including Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant…

Seven Lakes, North Carolina approves food truck pavilion

September 4, 2024

Moore county, North Carolina recently approved zoning for a possible food truck pavilion in the Seven Lakes area. It defined mobile food campuses as multiple…

PepsiCo issuing $200K to Latina foodservice owners

August 29, 2024

PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), which is part of a $50 million commitment supporting Hispanic small businesses, has launched year three of its…

How Guest Feedback Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest feedback is essential for restaurants to improve operations, boost retention, and enhance the guest experience—but traditional methods like long receipt…

Kona Ice awarded $500K in patent infringement lawsuit

August 22, 2024

Kona Ice, which has over 2,000 trucks serving shaved ice, was awarded $532,905 from a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit against Florida-based competitor…

ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

by Mike Schwartz — Senior Vice President, Member Value, IFMA

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must…

Charlotte food truck adds 2 brick and mortar locations

July 17, 2024

King of Fire, a food truck with seven vehicles in Charlotte, North Carolina, plans to add two brick and mortar locations in the area. The trucks will remain in…

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

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.

How to be successful in the food truck business

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

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

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…