Coronavirus / COVID-19 News & Media
Greek food truck gets a warm welcome
May 7, 2020
The Acropolis Express KY 54 food truck, featuring Greek cuisine, was warmly embraced by hungry diners when it traveled from its home base in Evansville…
read nowFood truck convoy helping those in need
May 6, 2020
A "Food Convoy" effort aims to help feed Tampa Bay's needy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
read nowCalifornia rest stops not alluring to food trucks
May 6, 2020
Despite the federal transportation initiative to allow food trucks at interstate rest stops in order to help feed travelers and truckers as well as provide…
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You got the PPP — so now what?
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?
read nowChanges to stay-at-home rules benefit Sacramento food trucks
May 4, 2020
Food trucks in Sacramento County are getting back to business now that lawmakers and health officials have modified stay-at-home rules in the wake of COVID-19.
read nowWyoming interstate stop gets its first food truck operator
May 4, 2020
The recent decision by federal officials to allow food trucks at interstate rest stops has led to the first food truck at Cheyenne, Wyoming's Interstate 2…
read nowFood truck expands strategy to doorstep delivery
May 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has residents following stay-at-home mandates to reduce exposure, is steering food trucks into new business strategies and…
read nowFood truck association program feeding front line medical workers
May 1, 2020
An initiative called Front-Line Food Trucks, formed by the New York Food Truck Association, is providing beverages, food and snacks to New York City healthcare…
read nowFood trucks team up to feed those out of work
April 29, 2020
Several food trucks in Wichita, Kansas along with Telehue Food are helping to feed those in need as the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country.
read nowFinding the PPP loan process perplexing? Experts offer guidance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Expert panelists participating in a webinar offer guidance to food truck operators trying to navigate the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Package…
read nowBelgian city develops fresh food machine to minimize COVID-19 risk
April 29, 2020
The Belgian city of Leuven has developed a mobile food vending machine to allow customers to purchase products from local farmers safely right from the farmer…
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Seattle caps restaurant delivery commissions
April 28, 2020
Seattle officials have passed a measure capping all third-party food delivery service commissions at 15%, citing efforts to help restaurants amid COVID-19. The…
read nowFlorida county home to food truck program
April 28, 2020
Residents in Beulah, Florida now have a new food option in town as a food truck program is launching in Escambia County.
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Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans, for relief from the coronavirus pandemic, have been given a…
read nowCoronavirus relief checks easing restaurant transaction declines
April 27, 2020
Likely buoyed by the coronavirus relief payments received from the government, consumers increased their restaurant transactions in the week ending April 1…
read nowFood truck operators in Florida serving the needy
April 27, 2020
A collaborative effort involving food trucks, a church and a non-profit group are helping to serve the needy in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Deploying a contactless delivery strategy
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has food truck operators innovating and adjusting as well as implementing new approaches to make food sales safe for both…
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House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals
April 24, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved $484 billion in aid to small businesses, testing and hospitals struggling from the coronavirus pandemic…
read nowVirginia food truck serving hospital workers via donation program
April 24, 2020
The Big Cheese food truck in Arlington, Virginia is helping feed those on the medical frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic through a unique donation program.
read nowPhoenix food trucks to serve at local rest areas
April 24, 2020
Food trucks, for the first time, will be serving meals up at Arizona rest areas thanks to the Federal Highway Administration's green light to do business at…
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