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Louisville, Kentucky food trucks sue city over restrictions
July 6, 2017
A pair of Louisville, Kentucky, food truck owners have followed through on their previously reported plans to join with the Institute for Justice to sue the…
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Food truck boosts sales for Texas pizza and wings restaurant
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Il Primo Pizza & Wings in Richmond, Texas has proven that a food truck can do a lot to promote a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and that there are significant…
read nowChicago food trucks will serve taxi drivers at Midway and O’Hare airports
July 5, 2017
Food trucks will begin serving taxis at Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports later this year, city officials said last week, according to The Chicago Tribune.
read nowColorado Springs updates food truck rules to allow permits
July 5, 2017
The Colorado Springs City Council has updated the city food truck rules to allow food truck owners to get an extended use permit for a metered parking spot.
read nowMyrtle Beach, South Carolina considers more options for food trucks
June 30, 2017
A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina food truck owner has asked city council to allow food trucks and said they could complement brick and mortar restaurants…
read nowGalesburg, Illinois considers food truck ordinance
June 30, 2017
Food trucks in Galesburg, Illinois will have designated parking options on public streets if the city council approves a proposed ordinance, according to The…
read nowIllinois village considers allowing food trucks in response to online petition
June 29, 2017
The Wauconda, Illinois license and administration committee is reviewing rules for food trucks, prompted by an online petition to allow ice cream trucks and…
read nowMankato, Minnesota considers creating food truck hub
June 29, 2017
The Mankato, Minnesota City Council will vote on approving a hub for food trucks after the plan gained unanimous support from the Planning Commission…
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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.
read nowLouisville 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…
read nowTrifecta 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…
read nowNobly 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…
read nowHealth 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…
read nowSecond 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…
read nowApp 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…
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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.
read nowFood 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…
read nowKansas 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…
read nowChicago’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…
read nowHickory, 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…
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