Food & Beverage News & Media

Tyler, Alabama food truck park opens

March 8, 2024

PE's Court, a food truck park recently opened in Tyler, Alabama. The grand opening featured The Spud Station, Mr. Taco, Tit's Hot Dogs, Jenn Jenn's Peace of…

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White Paper BBQ moves to downtown Loveland, opens food truck

March 4, 2024

White Paper BBQ, a Colorado restaurant, is moving to downtown Loveland, Colorado after traveling on the road. Owner Jim Rowan said he eventually plans to open…

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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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Niceville, Florida honors life of late food truck owner

February 27, 2024

The community of Niceville, Florida recently honored the life of Mike Ledford, owner of the My Ohana food truck, who was killed on Feb. 9 in a stabbing…

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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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Austin bagel stand to open food truck

February 19, 2024

David Doughie's, a farmers market stand in Austin, Texas, plans to open a new food truck called David Doughie's Bagelry. This truck will offer New York-style…

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The Big Cheesy food truck opens restaurant in Baton Rouge

February 16, 2024

The Big Cheesy food truck has opened its first restaurant in Baton Rouge near Louisianna State University. The location will feature a variety of toasted…

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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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4 creative menu ideas for new food trucks

by Joe Bowab — CEO, Lobster Anywhere

Since the market for food trucks is estimated to keep growing, you should make sure you stand out and be unique. Here are four out-of-the-box food truck menu…

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J Rocks Smoke House food truck sets up restaurant in Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2024

J Rocks Smoke House, a BBQ food truck based in Topeka, Kansas, recently opened a restaurant in southeast Topeka. This is the first time owners Jasmaine and…

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Panda Express challenges food truck name

February 9, 2024

Panda Express claims that the Trash Panda Vegan food truck in Phoenix challenges its trademark. The chain said that the name and logo are too similar, which…

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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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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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