Safe winter driving tips for food trucks

Driving becomes more dangerous in the winter months when rain and snow can make driving treacherous. Here are some tips to help you drive safely in winter and…

New ice-maker features safety, operating monitors

January 26, 2018

Restaurant operators now have a new modular ice-maker to consider. The Indigo NXT from Manitowoc features overall food zone safety features and easy-to-read…

Washington State food trucks fight for exemption from commissary requirement

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The proposed bill supported by 12 state lawmakers would allow a mobile food vendor to be granted a variance to the requirement if the food truck has the same…

Off the Grid introduces Cubert Cold Prep

January 19, 2018

Off the Grid, a placemaking platform for food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area, has announced the debut of its Cubert Cold Prep, a compact mobile kitchen…

'Grocery on wheels' makes its debut

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-driving vehicles that deliver fresh produce and allow consumers to place orders via an app and then physically pick their own produce could be the…

Food truck festival returns to Vancouver

January 10, 2018

The seventh annual Street Food City food truck festival will be held at the Vancouver Art Gallery's newly renovated plaza from Jan. 22-28 in Vancouver, British…

Pizza Hut teams with Toyota on self-driving food truck

Pizza Hut has teamed with Toyota on a food truck in a mobility service alliance that also includes Amazon, Didi, Mazda and Uber.

POS solution for food trucks powered by beacon technology

December 28, 2017

Bleu, a provider of a point-of-sale system, offers a contactless payment solution for food trucks that is powered by beacon technology, according to product…

On The Move Inc. consolidates food truck production in San Antonio area

November 3, 2017

On The Move Inc., a food truck manufacturer, has finalized an agreement with Shook Mobile Technology, a San Antonio-based truck manufacturer, to consolidate…

Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…

HotSchedules launches cloud-based restaurant operating platform

October 25, 2017

HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back office solutions for the foodservice, retail and hospitality industries, has launched Clarifi, a cloud-based…

Engine maintenance considerations for food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A Ford Motor Company fleet service support supervisor offers some insight on maintaining truck engines that will extend the useful life of a food truck.

Catering to the Pressed-For-Time Diner

Lunch hour is one of the few times of the day workers can relax and recharge their minds. The challenge for restaurant operators is finding ways to maximize…

Utica, New York food truck group establishes fire prevention practices

September 13, 2017

The Utica Food Truck Association in Utica, New York requires its members to carry two types of fire extinguishers, according to the Times Telegram. The group…

Kansas City pizza franchisee uses food truck to build brand visibility (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Being an established restaurant operation, KC Pie brought some key advantages to launching a food truck, but still had to learn the nuances of the food truck…

RemcoSPC introduces pizza ovens for food trucks and trailers

August 22, 2017

Remco Specialty Products Co. has introduced the Millennium 2000 CT2 and Daytona V4 carousel brick ovens for food trucks and trailers. The ovens are UL and NSF…

Food truck supplies 101: a handy checklist

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A handy list of all the cooking, consumables, plating, cleaning, and safety supplies you should have on your food truck before you get started.

Environment-focused startup spearheads food trailers to support brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Move Systems helps food brands expand into urban markets via food trailers. The company focuses on improving the urban physical environment.

How to choose the right food truck oven

Space, utility costs and volume are key when operating a food truck. By choosing the right oven, you can maximize your investment.

Targeting 500 customers a day: How one San Francisco food trucker does it (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In three years, Rich Mainzer has expanded to a second truck and a catering facility, a business that employs 16 people during peak season and targets 50…