Food & Beverage News & Media

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, Networld Media Group

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, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

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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Plover, Wisconsin to get food trucks in lakeside park

March 13, 2026

Plover, Wisconsin, has approved food trucks to park at reserved spaces at Lake Pacawa Park. They will be allowed to set up there Monday through Thursday from…

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Milton, Delaware approves extra food truck spaces

March 11, 2026

The Milton Town Council in Delaware approved extra parking spots for food trucks on Union Street. These spots will be open every Thursday from May 21 to Sept.

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Hermiston, Oregon to open food truck park

March 9, 2026

Hermiston, Oregon, will open a food truck park, owned by Jim Ruhe. He came up with the idea when Clint Spencer, city planner, said a property he was looking…

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Israeli food truck opening physical location in Baltimore

March 4, 2026

Yossef's Laffa-Milia food truck will be opening its first physical restaurant in the Owings Mills suburb of Baltimore, Maryland.

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Talkin' Tacos opens drive-thru location in Miami Springs

March 2, 2026

Talkin' Tacos, a food truck and fast casual chain based in Florida with 34 brick and mortar locations, has opened its first drive-thru location in Miami…

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Speaker Spotlight: Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations, Gong cha

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

In today's Speaker Spotlight, we are highlighting Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations at Gong cha Americas, who will be sharing…

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Everett, Washington passes ordinance approving jail time for unapproved food trucks

February 25, 2026

The Everett City Council has passed an ordinance that states operators of unpermitted food stands or food trucks can face jail time. This is part of an effort…

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Cousins Maine Lobster bringing food truck to Indiana

February 24, 2026

Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck and restaurant chain offering lobster rolls, is bringing a food truck to South Bend, Indiana.

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Food Truck Fridays coming to Raleigh

February 23, 2026

Raleigh, North Carolina will host Food Truck Fridays at John Chavis Memorial Park, according to a government press release.

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Can Dave’s Hot Chicken leaders conjure magic from Mike's Red Tacos?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Mike's Red Tacos, a beef birria concept born just four years ago, has deals in place to open more than 200 locations. While the rapid expansion is turning…

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