New York food trucks mostly support inspections, but seek regulatory changes (Part 2)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The New York Food Truck Association doesn't think inspections are a problem, but it does want changes in other areas.

Louisville food trucks plan to sue city over restrictions

June 28, 2017

Food truck owners in Louisville, Kentucky plan to sue the city over its ban on operating food trucks in close proximity to restaurants, according to The…

Trifecta Food Truck Festival returns to Timonium, Maryland

June 28, 2017

More than 40 Maryland food trucks will come together at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium for the second Trifecta Food Truck Festival on July 29…

Nobly POS to demo mobile product with Star Micronics at Birmingham UK Coffee Festival

June 27, 2017

Star Micronics, a POS printer manufacturer, has joined forces with Nobly POS to provide an mPOS solution designed for coffee shops and mobile food and drink…

Health district shuts down two Las Vegas food trucks

June 27, 2017

The Southern Nevada Health District shut down two food trucks following inspections on June 23: Best Mobile Catering Service and Kenya's Catering, according to…

Second Staten Island food truck festival draws weekend crowds

June 26, 2017

The second annual Food Truck Festival at Mount Loretto in Pleasant Plains, New York drew crowds over the weekend as a variety of food trucks – some coming the…

App enables customers to track food trucks, place orders and pay

June 26, 2017

Bistro Planet in Woodland Hills, California has developed an app that enables customers to locate food trucks in real-time, view their menus and prices, order…

Niche ethnic markets cling to cash; can they be converted to cashless?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

In a world that continues to go more digital and mobile, there's only one way to pay for a tasty treat from these hard working vendors: cash.

Food Truck Frenzy returns to park in Washington state

June 23, 2017

The second annual Food Truck Frenzy will take place Saturday, June 24 at Bradley Lake Park in Puyallup, Washington state, featuring 18 food trucks, music and…

Kansas City school district uses food truck as part of summer meal program

June 23, 2017

The Kansas City public school district has deployed a food truck to provide free meals this summer to youths 18 and under and their parents, according to The…

Chicago’s harsh food truck rules push some owners to start brick and mortar restaurants

June 22, 2017

Chicago's strict food truck rules have decimated the number of food trucks, but in several instances, the food truck owners have migrated to brick and mortar…

Hickory, North Carolina lawmakers approve food truck rules

June 22, 2017

The Hickory, North Carolina city council recently approved guidelines to allow food trucks and other vendors to operate in six city parking lots and six city…

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

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

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