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Food trucks to serve Seattle-Tacoma airport cell phone lot
October 2, 2017
The Port of Seattle will debut a pilot program today for food trucks to serve the cell phone lot of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
read nowFood truck park planned for Knoxville, Tennessee
October 2, 2017
Organizers are working to convert an unused retail space at 900 N. Central St. for Knoxville, Tennessee’s first food truck park, to be called Central Filling…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchise sues food truck maker over defects
September 29, 2017
A San Diego, California, Dunkin' Donuts franchise is suing a Rochester, New York-based food truck manufacturer, M Design Vehicles, claiming the manufacturer…
read nowTrial begins in food truck lawsuit against Baltimore restrictions
September 29, 2017
A pair of food truck owners suing the city of Baltimore, Maryland over food truck restrictions are having their day in court, according to the Baltimore…
read nowSanta Cruz food truck event to feature Star Wars theme
September 28, 2017
The summer's last Santa Cruz, California food truck event will feature a Star Wars theme, "May the Forks Be With You," Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at San…
read nowFlorida village to host food truck event
September 28, 2017
The Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater in Wellington, Florida will host more than a dozen food trucks from 5 to 9:30 p.m. today, September…
read nowRestaurant safety check? New AI platform watches, reports violators
September 27, 2017
One of China's largest state-owned enterprises is paying seven figures to data intelligence platform KanKan to provide facial- and object-recognition tech that…
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How safe is your truck’s food?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Nationwide data on food safety violations for food trucks is not yet readily available. Food Truck Operator's survey will shed light on today's food truck…
read nowMyrtle Beach, South Carolina approves trial program for food trucks
September 27, 2017
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina lawmakers passed a law to allow food trucks to operate in the city under a one-year pilot program, according to WBTW-TV.
read nowRochester, New York food truck rodeo to host 30 trucks
September 27, 2017
The final Food Truck Rodeo of the year takes place today, September 27, at the Rochester Public Market in Rochester, New York, and will host around 30 trucks…
read nowDIY printing platform launching for restaurateurs
September 27, 2017
An online printing platform launches Oct. 4, called Templi, which a news release said allows brands to create and print branded collateral, like cups, coasters…
read nowBerkeley vendor cited over permit gets $87,000 in donations, will launch food truck
September 26, 2017
A Berkeley, California hot dog vendor received $87,000 in donations, which he will use to start a food truck, after a campus police officer cited him and took…
read nowFlorida town boots unauthorized food truck feeding hurricane victims
September 26, 2017
The owner of a food truck that gave free food to hurricane victims in Green Cove Springs, Florida was told to leave by police since he didn't have a permit…
read nowGrand Rapids, Michigan food trucks to participate in ArtPrize 2017
September 25, 2017
Grand Rapids, Michigan's ArtPrize 2017 event will feature an entry that food trucks will participate in called the Flaming Food Truck Carnival as part of the…
read nowMinnesota grant supports food truck to help Native Americans in need
September 25, 2017
The state of Minnesota has provided $150,000 to the White Earth Natural Resources Department to distribute food to areas in need, including $39,800 for a food…
read nowFood truck/entertainment event comes to Temple, Pennsylvania
September 22, 2017
The Temple Fire Company, the fire department in Temple, Pennsylvania, will host Beats and Eats, a food truck and live music festival, on its grounds at 496…
read nowFood truck rally comes to State College, Pennsylvania Sunday
September 22, 2017
Food trucks, activities and live entertainment will be part of Sunday's Food Truck Rally in the Valley in State College, Pennsylvania, featuring food trucks…
read nowFood truck event coming to Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
September 21, 2017
Policemen's Benevolent Association Local No. 332 will host its second annual Food Truck Takeover from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Monmouth Beach bathing…
read nowAlabama town enacts food truck rules
September 21, 2017
The Auburn, Alabama city council has approved its first food truck ordinance to allow food trucks to operate throughout the city. The ordinance takes effect…
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Fall menus expand beyond pumpkin flavors to include ethnic ingredients
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Because pumpkin spice has become so ubiquitous across the industry, Americans are now looking for newer, more flavorful offerings.
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