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Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting the food truck industry

The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in foodservice environment -- from food trucks to restaurants. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out Food Truck Operator's coverage. We will be updating this coverage resource list as new stories are posted

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May 29, 2020 by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in the food service environment as group gatherings are being cancelled — which means food truck festivals are being cancelled. Some cities are closing down restaurants and allowing only take-out and delivery. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out Food Truck Operator's coverage. We will be updating this coverage resource list as new stories are posted.

May 29, 2020

Denver food truck rally a collaborative effort

May 26, 2020

Reopening of dine-in service helping restaurants make small progress

May 22, 2020

Cubs pitcher's food truck feeding healthcare workers

May 21, 2020

Fatburger food truck serves up 25,000 free meals to healthcare workers

May 19, 2020

Food truck aims to feed the needy in Arkansas

May 12, 2020

PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19

Ballard Brands stores spread connection, food across Bayou State

May 8, 2020

Restaurant SSS drop 55% in April: Time for comeback?

Minnesota rest stops now home base for food trucks

May 6, 2020

California rest stops not alluring to food trucks

Food truck convoy helping those in need

May 5, 2020

Food trucks team up to feed those out of work

May 4, 2020

Wyoming interstate stop gets its first food truck operator
Changes to stay-at-home rules benefit Sacramento food trucks

May 1, 2020

Food truck association program feeding front line medical workers
Kentucky food truck serves savory seafood

April 29, 2020

Belgian city develops fresh food machine to minimize COVID-19 risk
Food trucks team up to feed those out of work

April 28, 2020

Coronavirus relief checks easing restaurant transaction declines
Seattle caps restaurant delivery commissions
Florida county home to food truck program

April 27, 2020

House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals
Food truck operators in Florida serving the needy
Indiana home to a new food truck

April 24, 2020

Phoenix food trucks to serve at local rest areas
Virginia food truck serving hospital workers via donation program

April 23, 2020

Fatburger food truck serves up 10,000 meals for COVID-19 front line workforce
Checkers/Rally's CEO predicts post-pandemic fast food resurgence + Lavu CEO on QSRs' digital path forward

April 22, 2020

Food truck helps Kentucky restaurant stay afloat during COVID-19
Tennessee restaurant deploys food truck in midst of COVID-19
US Senate approves $484B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals
3 solutions to CARES Act problems

April 21, 2020

NRA study: COVID-19 impact worse than initial projections
Food truck season in Albany kicks off
A challenge to feed hungry during COVID-19 delivers meals to 4,000 diners

April 20, 2020

Ohio food trucks eager to do business at rest stops in light of COVID-19
Ice cream trucks keep rolling in NYC, flouting COVID-19 restrictions
6 ways to optimize your online menu to survive COVID-19

April 17, 2020

New Mexico's rest areas are now home for food trucks
COVID-19 doesn't stop New Jersey food truck from opening

April 16, 2020

ICX Summit moved to November
West Virginia sets rule for food trucks at federally funded rest areas
Diners in Indiana can order up a food truck
SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding
COVID-19 liability protection for restaurateurs + Edible Brands' new QSR

April 15, 2020

Celebs washing hands in support of restaurant employees, families
Lidl launches food truck to serve retirement communities
Ohio opens truck stops to food truck operators
Infographic: Global customers trust restaurants despite pandemic

April 14, 2020

Oklahoma food truck takes its pizza to the customer
Indianapolis restaurant rolls out food truck to keep business moving forward
Pork shortage in offing after major US processor closes due to COVID-19 cases

April 13, 2020

Colorado food truck aims to feed truck drivers in wake of COVID-19
NY food truck aims to feed thousands of healthcare workers a day
Have restaurant declines bottomed out?
Food Truck Chronicles: How to survive COVID-19 and stay in business

April 10, 2020

Rewards Network launches online ordering platform
Alabama food truck shows appreciation for those on COVID-19 frontline
Fatburger food truck serving up 10K free meals for healthcare workers

April 9, 2020

Deemed essential in COVID-19 pandemic, food trucks still struggle to stay afloat

April 8, 2020

Jolt Software giving free access to COVID-19 checklists
Arizona ranch, animal food bank team up to support food trucks
Helping D.C. healthcare workers is focus of local food trucks
Denver food truck motors right up to customers doors in wake of COVID-19

April 7, 2020

South Jersey food trucks provide free meals to healthcare workers
Chicago food truck jumps into action in wake of COVID-19

April 6, 2020

Restaurant transactions drop 42% in wake of COVID-19 dine-in closures
Baltimore food truck takes food to where customers are — at home
Fatburger food truck serving up free meals for healthcare workers

April 3, 2020

Indiana food truck switches approach in light of COVID-19
App may put Philly food trucks back on the road
COVID-19 will forever change the foodservice industry

April 2, 2020

Food trucks getting support in Virginia in midst of coronavirus outbreak
Savannah opening arms to food trucks despite COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Moe's Southwest Grill opens grocery to customers
Quiet downtown is hurting Nebraska food trucks
Arizona food trucks striving to adjust amidst coronavirus pandemic

March 31, 2020

Food truck taps drone to bring meal to COVID-19 victim
Michigan restaurant starts up food truck to serve customers in light of COVID-19

March 30, 2020

US restaurant chain transactions drop by 36%
Foodservice distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed

March 27, 2020

Chicago: Keep on trucking food trucks
The Habit Burger deploys food truck fleet to California hospitals
Buffalo food truck extending free meals due to COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Food truck fleet takes a turn in strategy due to COVID-19
Food trucks adapting sales approach in wake of coronavirus
Webinar to offer guidance on controlling COVID-19 in food facilities

March 25, 2020

COVID-19 drives food trucks into the boonies
Stimulus package to provide $350B in small business loans
Coronavirus pandemic forces Myrtle Beach festival to be postponed

March 24, 2020

COVID-19 making food truck business a challenge in SC
Food trucks in DC, Virginia and Maryland hurting due to COVID-19, reveals study
Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens
NRA show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns

March 23, 2020

On-site dining ban lures food truck from retirement
Oregon food trucks, carts offering free food
Bill Kurtis using iconic voice to support restaurant industry

Restaurant food distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months
Restaurant industry urging Americans to join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
Restaurant transactions down 8% amid COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens
Food truck rallies turn to carryout in light of COVID-19
Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming

March 18, 2020

Portland food truck steps up to help in wake of COVID-19
Tennessee food truck steps up to help others amidst COVID-19 crisis
Will US government grant restaurants' request for $145 billion recovery fund?
FDA hosting food stakeholder call-in this afternoon

March 17, 2020

COVID-19 hitting food truck operators hard on financial front

Postmates offers 'contact-less' delivery amid coronavirus concerns

PAR offers foodservice operators tips on cleaning POS terminals

March 16, 2020

Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19

About Judy Mottl

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Judy Mottl is editor of Retail Customer Experience and Digital Signage Today. She has decades of experience as a reporter, writer and editor covering technology and business for top media including AOL, InformationWeek, InternetNews and Food Truck Operator.

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