E. coli outbreak closes food truck and restaurant in Boston area

April 14, 2017

An outbreak of E. coli, a bacteria causing foodborne illness, has shuttered Chicken & Rice Guys locations across the Boston area, including the chain's…

Lake County, Illinois Fairgrounds to host first Food Truck Frenzy April 22

April 13, 2017

Bacon jalapeno grilled cheese sandwiches, rice balls and braised beef and sauerkraut pierogi are just some of the dishes expected to be on the menu during Lake…

Baltimore creates 10 new food truck zones amidst lawsuit against food truck buffer zone

April 13, 2017

Baltimore's food trucks now have more than double the number of designated parking spots after Mayor Catherine Pugh on Wednesday announced the creation of 1…

Operators and vendors join forces to set supply chain best practices

April 12, 2017

Foodservice supply chain company, HAVI, has joined with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, food industry consultants at Kinetic12 and…

Is your food truck the winner of the 'Perfect Pitch?'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

We are accepting entries for our third annual competition, The Perfect Pitch — aimed at owners of new fast casual concepts looking to pitch their brands to a…

Kannoli Kings revamps traditional food truck strategy into a winning approach

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Everyone loves cannoli and one New York food truck entrepreneur is making sure his special product stays within easy customer reach when his mobile storefront…

Food Truck Alley returns to Alpharetta, Georgia

April 12, 2017

Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta, Georgia will be filled with sights and scents of palatable offerings as it transforms into Food Truck Alley beginning on…

Maryland bill to streamline food truck licensing passes general assembly

April 12, 2017

A bill that streamlines the health inspection and licensing process for food trucks operating across county lines has passed the Maryland General Assembly…

Morgan Olson debuts 'Foundation' – a walk-in van body just for food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Morgan Olson specifically designed its 'Foundation' truck body to reduce the amount of 'upfitting' truck builders have to do in order to create a food truck.

New tech finds, funnels real-time restaurants digital sign content

April 11, 2017

Allure is debuting an advanced content automation technology for digital signs and other devices used in the fast food and fast casual sectors. Allure…

The Daily Meal announces the 101 Best Food Trucks in America

April 11, 2017

The Daily Meal has posted the 101 Best Food Trucks in America for 2016, based on reader survey. This marks the fifth year it has produced such a list.

Food Truck Lobby Day coming to Olympia, Washington

April 11, 2017

More than 2,000 people are expected to indulge in a smorgasbord of foods when the 2017 Food Truck Lobby Day takes over the Capitol Campus in Olympia…

First 'PopTruck' expands Doc Popcorn’s brand in the Twin Cities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A popcorn store owner finds a food truck enhances brand awareness and brings additional sales. The franchise organization is considering making it available to…

Mobile, Alabama's first food truck court opens

April 10, 2017

The Back Lot, Mobile, Alabama's first food truck court, opened Friday afternoon, according to al.com. The food truck court is located directly behind the new…

Food Truck Friday begins in Bloomington, Indiana

April 10, 2017

Food Truck Friday began its season last week in Bloomington, Indiana, according to the Indiana Daily Student.

Time to get serious about food truck professionalism

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The independent nature of the food truck industry makes it innovative and nimble, but that independence also makes it hard for owners to keep in touch with one…

Food trucks are now the ‘premiumization’ of foodservice – are you on board?

Food trucks have evolved from a utilitarian purpose many years ago to become the channel that is the bridge between the desirability of the luxury world and…

First Friday Food Truck Feast returns to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

April 7, 2017

The First Friday Food Truck Feast returns Friday night at the Colonial Park Mall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, according to WHTM-TV. The event is held every…

Third annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival coming to Albuquerque Saturday

April 7, 2017

Food Truck Festivals of America will be making its way to Albuquerque, New Mexico this Saturday for the Third Annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival…

Food Truck Tuesday returns to Buffalo, New York on Apr 11

April 6, 2017

Larkinville's Food Truck Tuesday kicks off on Apr. 11 and continues through Oct. 3 (with the exception of July 4), 5 to 8 p.m. in Buffalo, New York, according…