NYC food trucks required to post sanitation grades (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The law is intended to give consumers more information about a vendor's sanitation status, similar to a requirement for brick and mortar restaurants.

California city launches Food Truck Thursdays

June 21, 2017

Antioch, California has begun hosting Food Truck Thursdays in the parking lot of the Community Center and Prewett Water Park on Lone Tree Way, according to…

Lynchburg, Virginia parks and recreation to host event featuring food trucks

June 21, 2017

The Lynchburg, Virginia parks and recreation department is hosting its 5th annual "Music at Miller," featuring entertainment and food trucks at Miller Park on…

Franchisees talk do-over: What they wish they knew before opening their franchise

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

Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…

Fresno, California gets another food truck venue

June 20, 2017

A new food truck venue called Fresno Streatz has launched in a downtown parking lot in Fresno, California, according to The Fresno Bee.

Lorena, Texas considers food truck park

June 20, 2017

The city of Lorena, Texas plans to test a pilot program to allow food trucks to operate within city limits, according to The Waco-Tribune Herald. City Manager…

Water saving hand washing: a must for food trucks

Stretching water supplies while maintaining high hand hygiene standards.

How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership

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

Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…

Two Connecticut towns approve food trucks with restrictions

June 19, 2017

The towns of Enfield and West Hartford, Connecticut have allowed food trucks to operate in their jurisdictions, according to The Hartford Business Journal. The…

Billings, Montana food truck uses solar energy to save costs

June 19, 2017

A food truck in Billings, Montana called Rudeboys is using solar panels to reduce energy costs and hopefully improve productivity, according to The Billings…

Food Truck Festival returns to Eugene, Oregon

June 16, 2017

The Eugene Mission's second annual Food Truck Festival will take place at the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Oregon this Saturday, with 50 food trucks…

Lunchtime Food Truck Rallies continue in Urbana, Illinois

June 16, 2017

Lunchtime Food Truck Rallies are being held every last Tuesday of the month until the end of October outside of the Urbana Civic Center in Urbana, Illinois…

Cedar Rapids, Iowa to have 2 food truck events this summer

June 15, 2017

Food trucks will gather at Greene Square in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa from July 7 to Sept 29, according to The Gazette. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…

Springfield, Illinois food trucks forced to move, despite complying with city rules

June 15, 2017

Springfield, Illinois city officials on Tuesday instructed food trucks to move from Adams Street to Washington Street in response to complaints, according to…

Déjà vu: Another nutrition labeling delay from feds

June 14, 2017

Yet another nutrition labeling mandate has been delayed by the FDA. According to MarketWatch and other online sources, Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug…

Cousins Subs' Traveling Sub Shop improves brand awareness and gives back to the community

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cousins Subs uses its food truck to improve brand awareness while also supporting charities the company has committed itself to.

Food Truck Fest comes to Vineland, New Jersey in August

June 14, 2017

Main Street Vineland will hold its first Food Truck Fest on The Ave. on Landis Avenue in Vineland, New Jersey, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring a dozen…

Food truck festival planned for Gig Harbor, Washington

June 14, 2017

The second annual PenMet Parks Food Truck Feast is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, at Sehmel Park in Gig Harbor, Washington, featuring 15 food…

South Carolina city to consider easing food truck restrictions

June 13, 2017

The Aiken Planning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning mobile food vendors at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, according to The Aiken Standard, in the Aiken…

Oklahoma City school district uses food truck to feed hungry kids in the summer

June 13, 2017

The Oklahoma City school district uses a food truck for feeding hungry children in the summer, according to newsok.com.