Food & Beverage News & Media

Portland approves downtown food trucks

January 30, 2024

The Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that waives the code that prohibits food trucks from operating in the Central City Plan District.

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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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Residents oppose food truck venue in Wallingford, Connecticut

January 24, 2024

Several residents have opposed an effort to change the residential zoning to allow a 3,000-square-foot restaurant with outdoor entertainment and food trucks in…

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Ralphs sends cease and desist letter to LA food truck

January 22, 2024

The law firm Davis Wright Tremaine sent a cease and desist letter to the Gracias Senor Taqueria food truck in Los Angeles on behalf of the Ralphs supermarket…

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River City Wood Fire Pizza food truck opens restaurant

January 19, 2024

River City Wood Fire Pizza, a food truck in Richmond, Virginia, has opened a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Joe Lajoie said he needed more space since its…

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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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Food truck park opens in Southwest Florida

January 15, 2024

The Rooftop at Riverside food truck park officially opened in Bonita Springs, Florida. The location features a rooftop bar and six food trucks: Butcher's Blvd…

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Columbia, South Carolina to bring back Food Truck Fridays

January 10, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina announced Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024 every week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout January, according to a report by ABC…

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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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Bunk's BBQ to close brick and mortar, continue food truck

December 22, 2023

Bunk's BBQ in Riverton, Wyoming, will close its brick-and-mortar location, but will maintain a food truck throughout the state, according to a report by…

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New Jersey BBQ food truck Drake's Joint opens

December 20, 2023

Drake's Joint, a BBQ restaurant in New Jersey, opened a food truck in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. It is open every day, except Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

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Conduit Ministries intros food truck program in Jamestown, New York

December 18, 2023

Conduit Ministries of Jamestown, New York introduced a weekly food truck to aid residents facing food insecurities. The truck will be available on Sundays from…

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Food trucks arrive in Gulf Breeze food truck park

December 15, 2023

The Grab-a-Bite Food Court & Bar in Gulf Breeze, Florida now has its first group of food trucks. This area offers both indoor and outdoor restaurants, with…

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Cousins Maine Lobster to add 5 food trucks to Chicago

December 13, 2023

Cousins Maine Lobster, a QSR restaurant and food truck chain, plans to expand into Chicago with two restaurants and five food trucks, with the first truck…

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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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Actor Bradley Cooper participates in Danny & Coop's popup food truck for charity

December 8, 2023

Famed actor Bradley Cooper recently partnered with Danny DiGiampietro, owner of Angelo's Pizza, for a popup food truck called Danny & Coop's in New York…

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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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FastCasual accepting 2024 Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The nomination deadline is Jan. 26

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Greek food truck opening restaurant in North Carolina

December 4, 2023

The Feta Flav food truck in Asheville, North Carolina will be opening its first restaurant: the Feta Flav Greek Taverna at Blue Ride Commons Shopping Center.

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Japanese food truck opens in Austin

December 1, 2023

A Japanese food truck called Little Nishi has opened in Austin, Texas. The truck serves a variety of temaki hand rolls, sashimi, creamed corn and more. Joel…

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