TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Table Needs Launches Restaurant Marketing Services for US-based Food Trucks, Coffee Shops, and Quick Service R

Now Available: Digital Marketing Designed to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability

Stream Digital Signage and Table Needs Forge a Dynamic Partnership to Elevate the Dining Experience with Advan

Stream Digital Signage and Table Needs have teamed up, merging Stream's digital signage with Table Needs' POS for enhanced drive-thru and dining. Revealed at…

Food Truck Owners Expo announces trade shows

March 12, 2024

The Food Truck Owners Expo, owned by ConvExx, announced a series of FTO Expo trade shows, with the first one taking place in Houston, Texas from July 29 to 3…

Corning, California inks food truck ordinances

March 11, 2024

The city council of Corning, California approved ordinances for street and food truck vendors. The ordinances regulate elements such as where food trucks can…

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…

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…

Portland approves downtown food trucks

January 30, 2024

The Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that waives the code that prohibits food trucks from operating in the Central City Plan District.

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…

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.

Santa Rosa County, Florida, approves food truck court

January 12, 2024

Santa Rosa County, Florida's Development Services, approved a food truck court in Navarre, which will host three food trucks. The park will feature 19 parking…

New Jersey BBQ food truck Drake's Joint opens

December 20, 2023

Drake's Joint, a BBQ restaurant in New Jersey, opened a food truck in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. It is open every day, except Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Ice scream food truck offers text updates with low emissions

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Ice cream trucks are a well known sight in neighborhoods, and have been around for quite some time. One ice cream truck aims to innovate in this traditional…

The art of pizza boxes: Guinness World Record holder a pizza box expert

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Scott Weiner about his collection -- which she personally certified by counting his collection twice. He's got…

Cousins Maine Lobster to add 5 food trucks to Chicago

December 13, 2023

Cousins Maine Lobster, a QSR restaurant and food truck chain, plans to expand into Chicago with two restaurants and five food trucks, with the first truck…

Japanese food truck opens in Austin

December 1, 2023

A Japanese food truck called Little Nishi has opened in Austin, Texas. The truck serves a variety of temaki hand rolls, sashimi, creamed corn and more. Joel…

Maricopa, Arizona plans food truck park

November 29, 2023

Maricopa Eats, a Maricopa, Arizona business, has submitted paperwork to create a food truck park in the city. The area will hold a dozen food trucks, picnic…

New Orleans food truck opens 1st restaurant

November 27, 2023

La Cocinita, a Venezuelan food truck in New Orleans, Louisiana, is opening its first permanent restaurant in Uptown. The location will offer arepas, tacos…

Table Needs Announces Restaurant Marketing Services to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability

Bespoke restaurant marketing services for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, and food trucks