Monthly summer food truck event begins Friday in California city

June 20, 2019

Food trucks will be allowed on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, California for a new Food Truck Summer Series, beginning 5-9 p.m. Friday on the north end…

Orlando erects signs for 'food truck only' parking spots

June 20, 2019

The city of Orlando has erected signs for downtown parking spots reserved for food trucks to prevent others from parking there, according to a Fox 35 report.

Food trucks provide one pillar for the expanding SAJJ Mediterranean brand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The SAJJ Mediterranean brand consists of four aspects: restaurants, food trucks, catering and online/delivery sales.

Proposed regulations continue to concern Louisville food truck owners

June 19, 2019

Louisville lawmakers once again discussed proposed food truck regulations Tuesday that would limit the number of spots food trucks can reserve, according to a…

California food truck park improves troubled area

June 19, 2019

In eight months, a once troubled section of Redding, California has been transformed into a popular food truck park, according to a Record Searchlight report.

Food truck rodeo planned for North Carolina town Saturday

June 18, 2019

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina will have a Pig Out Food Truck Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, featuring more than 20 food trucks, a beer garden…

Weekend food truck festival planned in New Jersey town

June 18, 2019

The Food Truck Festival at Mount Loretto in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, according to a silive.com…

Chicago suburb gives green light to food trucks

June 17, 2019

The city of Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, will allow six spots for food trucks at three downtown locations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday…

St. Paul to allow food trucks to return to lot following Facebook complaints

June 17, 2019

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota will allow food trucks to return to a parking area on the city's east side after prohibiting them, according to a Star Tribune…

Dishwashers and food trucks: what you need to know

A dishwasher can be an efficient, labor-saving solution. Compared to brick-and-mortar restaurants, however, food trucks have greater challenges in terms of…

Minnesota Vikings launch food truck to feed needy kids

June 14, 2019

The Minnesota Vikings have launched a food truck called Vikings Table to provide healthy meals to disadvantaged kids, according to a fox9.com report. This…

South Florida 4th of July event to feature food trucks

June 14, 2019

The city of Coral Springs, Florida will host an annual Fourth of July event from 6-10 p.m. at Mullins Park, 10150 Ben Geiger Drive, featuring food trucks…

North Carolina food truck competition planned for Saturday

June 13, 2019

The sixth annual N.C. Food Truck State Championship will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Commerce Square in downtown Randleman, according to a…

World’s Largest Food Truck Rally planned in Detroit

June 13, 2019

The World’s Largest Food Truck Rally will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 21-23 at West Riverfront Park in Detroit, featuring more than 120 food trucks.

Restaurant index: Traffic dips in April, same-store sales post a gain

June 12, 2019

U.S. restaurant traffic declined in April despite restaurant operators reporting a modest net increase in same-store sales, according to the National…

Time is running out to nominate your brand for the 'Perfect Pitch'

June 12, 2019

The deadline is June 14.

Atlanta couple pioneer a Tom + Chee food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Laura Ann and Eric Hart, owners of the third Tom + Chee franchise, have experienced great success launching the first Tom + Chee food truck over the past year.

Louisiana city considers stricter food truck rules

June 12, 2019

The Shreveport, Louisiana metropolitan planning commission is proposing food truck regulations to provide greater oversight of mobile food vendors, according…

New Jersey town considers allocating space for food trucks

June 12, 2019

The Jersey City, New Jersey city council is considering allowing food trucks to park near the Jersey City Medical Center, New Jersey City University and…

Technology Takes Restaurant Management to the Next Level

A new management platform makes it simpler for operators to track what’s happening in their restaurants.