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…

NWI Food Truck Festival moves to new spot in Portage, Indiana

April 6, 2017

The overwhelming response to the planned NWI Food Truck Festival this summer far exceeded what organizers imagined, so they've moved it to a larger venue, the…

Barbecue restaurant veteran finds new life on a food trailer, learns through trial and error

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Former brick and mortar restaurateur Doug English needed to make a career change on account of his life's circumstances. A barbecue food trailer was a natural…

Pressure grows to make restaurant kiosks 'disability-friendly'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A recent lawsuit on behalf of a blind customer against Eatsa, a restaurant that uses self-order kiosks, has put the kiosk industry in the spotlight.

Cowboy Chicken, Elevation Burger execs: Pay supply chain due respect or pay consequences

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In a world, where customers are demanding that restaurants use ethically produced, sustainable and healthful ingredients, supply chain management has grown in…

Fast insights on crisis management, leadership development and restaurant/retail partnerships

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Dallas got down to business with fast insights in three key business management areas.

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This four-part series explores the successes and challenges of the food truck industry, Food truck revenues have increased from $650 million in 2013 and should…

65 trucks expected at Winston-Salem food truck festival Saturday

April 5, 2017

The annual Burke Street Food Truck Festival will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday on Burke Street in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina, according to a press…