Food & Beverage News & Media

Urban Hot Dog wins 'Best Hot Dog in America' award

April 22, 2026

Urban Hot Dog has won the award "Best Hot Dog in America" in a competition with 64 other restaurants and establishments. Based in Albuquerque, the brand…

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Las Vegas to get food truck park in Arts District

April 20, 2026

The Arts District Food Park will be coming to Las Vegas. At 7,000 square feet, it will provide space for up to 10 food trucks, according to a report by News …

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LeClaire, Iowa to host Food Truck Fridays

April 17, 2026

LeClaire, Iowa, announced that Food Truck Fridays are returning to its downtown area. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. each Friday until Oct. 23, according…

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Food truck park coming to San Benito, Texas

April 15, 2026

Pedro Galvan, a property owner in San Benito, Texas, has begun work on a food truck part in downtown San Benito. He purchased the lot in 2020, and has now…

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Food truck season returns to Detroit

April 13, 2026

Downtown Street Eats has returned to Detroit. This is the 14th annual food truck season which will be held at Cadillac Square, according to a report by Yahoo.

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Proposed St. Louis bill to simplify food truck rules

April 10, 2026

A proposed bill in St. Louis would help improve food truck operations in the city, such as by expanding food truck zones and simplifying requirements…

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Texas intros food truck permit

April 10, 2026

Texas is improving business operations for food trucks with a statewide license change set to take place on July 1. House Bill 2844 will create one permit that…

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Food Truck Fridays coming to Hardin County, Kentucky

April 8, 2026

Food Truck Fridays is returning to Hardin County, Kentucky. They will be held at Optimist Park at Vine Grove, Kentucky, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to a…

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Sanford, Maine airport installing food truck court

April 6, 2026

The Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport is installing a food truck court. Parker Montano, owner of Pine Tree Helicopters, is in charge of this effort, according…

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Mandeville Food Truck Festival coming to Louisiana

April 3, 2026

The Mandeville Food Truck Festival is returning for the 5th consecutive year in Mandeville, Louisiana. The event will be held on May 9 from 4 to 8 p.m.…

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Peoria, Illinois votes to waive all food truck fees

April 1, 2026

The Peoria, Illinois City Council voted to waive fees for food trucks and mobile carts for licenses in 2026. This is part of an effort to bring more cuisine…

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Cousins Maine Lobster brings 2nd food truck to Minneapolis

March 31, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing a second food truck to the Minneapolis area. Through this food truck, it will extend its reach through the Twin Cities…

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El Dorado, Arkansas to host food truck festival

March 30, 2026

El Dorado, Arkansas, will host the Eldorado Tri-State Food Truck Festival on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature food trucks from Union…

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Farm-sourced food truck comes to Whatcom County, Washington

March 27, 2026

Husband and wife duo Darrell Sawyer and Marcie Pals have opened the Sawyer & Pals food truck in Whatcom County, Washington. The food truck works with local…

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How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

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Jacksonville, North Carolina repeals food truck ordinance after legal battle

March 23, 2026

The Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council has voted to repeal three parts of its food truck ordinance, which was the cause of a three-year lawsuit between…

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Kansas City, Missouri considering food truck license bill

March 18, 2026

Kansas City, Missouri, is considering a bill that would simplify food truck licensing.

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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

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What's the best, worst parts about being a food truck operator?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Seven food truck operators share what they love the most, and the least, about their line of work.

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Gluten-free food truck returning to Rochester, Minnesota

March 16, 2026

Auntie M's, a gluten free food truck, is returning to Rochester, Minnesota. It is also introducing an app called Auntie M's TruckTrack to allow customers to…

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