Equipment & Supplies News & Media

Car collides with food truck in Wisconsin

March 6, 2024

A car crashed into a Milwaukee, Wisconsin food truck called Gumbo Valley while the owner Andre Richards was still inside. The truck was heavily damaged and…

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Belleville, Illinois businesses debate food truck proposal

March 1, 2024

Some businesses in Belleville, Illinois are opposing a proposal to the city council that would allow food trucks to park outside of Shoehorn Brewing in the…

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Food Trucks to Watch report launches for 2024

February 26, 2024

The second edition of Food Truck Operator's Food Trucks to Watch report is now available. The report shares details on 25 top ranked food trucks in the U.S.

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Food truck court proposed for Carbondale, Illinois

February 23, 2024

Owners of a property in Carbondale, Illinois have proposed a food truck court featuring three food trucks, indoor seating, a bar, a commissary and a restroom.

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food trucks in multiple states

February 19, 2024

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast casual franchise, plans to expand its food truck presence in New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee…

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Haines City, Florida pauses food truck ban

February 14, 2024

Haines City, Florida was considering a proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a restaurant. Commissioners have now tabled the…

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Indianapolis food truck stolen

February 7, 2024

The Indianapolis, Indiana-based Gatsby's Pub and Grill food truck was stolen from a storage facility in Lawrence, Indiana. The truck was worth around $35,00…

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Haitian food truck owners sue Parksley, Virginia for violating rights

February 5, 2024

Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien, owners of Eben-Ezer Haitian Food Truck LLC, are suing the town of Parksley, Virginia and council member Henry Nicholson for…

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Crash damages North Carolina food truck

February 2, 2024

A Thomasville, North Carolina food truck, Sushi Empire, was heavily damaged by a collision, which knocked the food truck on its side. Owners Jesse Rothstein…

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Food Truck Village opens in Charlotte, North Carolina

January 26, 2024

The OTC Food Truck Village recently opened in downtown Cornelius, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. The space will offer eight food trucks and a common…

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Aniai closes $12M in funding

January 24, 2024

New York City-based Aniai, a robotic company and provider of kitchen solutions, has secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round.

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Alamo police looking for food truck burglars

January 17, 2024

Police in Alamo, Texas are looking for two men who allegedly stole from a food truck. Video footage captured two men stealing several items from food trucks at…

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New year, new editor for Food Truck Operator

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bradley Cooper is the new editor of Food Truck Operator and will cover the industry in depth.

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Restaurant owner to open food truck park in Colorado

December 29, 2023

Blaine Baggao, a restaurateur, plans to open a food truck park called MoonRise Garden Bar in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The location will hold up to four food…

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Ice scream food truck offers text updates with low emissions

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Ice cream trucks are a well known sight in neighborhoods, and have been around for quite some time. One ice cream truck aims to innovate in this traditional…

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Knoxville food truck receives 6 health code violations

December 11, 2023

The Taqueria La Princess Mobile Unit in Knoxville received a passing grade of 71, while a score of 69 and below is considered failing. The inspector found…

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Food truck court opens in Fayetteville, North Carolina

December 8, 2023

The Haymount Truck Stop, a food truck court and bar, recently opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Owners Jordan Sherrod and Chris Beaty chose a former auto…

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3 food trucks robbed in Chicago

December 6, 2023

Three food trucks were robbed in Brighton Park, Chicago. In each incident, three suspects approached the food truck armed with guns and demanded cash…

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Maricopa, Arizona plans food truck park

November 29, 2023

Maricopa Eats, a Maricopa, Arizona business, has submitted paperwork to create a food truck park in the city. The area will hold a dozen food trucks, picnic…

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Soup kitchen moves to food trucks, following violent incidents

November 22, 2023

Manna Meal, a soup kitchen in Charleston, West Viginia, will be serving from a food truck following a number of incidents at its St. John's Episcopal Church…

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