Food & Beverage News & Media
Kansas 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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NYC food trucks required to post sanitation grades (Part 1)
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The law is intended to give consumers more information about a vendor's sanitation status, similar to a requirement for brick and mortar restaurants.
read nowCalifornia city launches Food Truck Thursdays
June 21, 2017
Antioch, California has begun hosting Food Truck Thursdays in the parking lot of the Community Center and Prewett Water Park on Lone Tree Way, according to…
read nowLynchburg, Virginia parks and recreation to host event featuring food trucks
June 21, 2017
The Lynchburg, Virginia parks and recreation department is hosting its 5th annual "Music at Miller," featuring entertainment and food trucks at Miller Park on…
read nowFresno, California gets another food truck venue
June 20, 2017
A new food truck venue called Fresno Streatz has launched in a downtown parking lot in Fresno, California, according to The Fresno Bee.
read nowLorena, Texas considers food truck park
June 20, 2017
The city of Lorena, Texas plans to test a pilot program to allow food trucks to operate within city limits, according to The Waco-Tribune Herald. City Manager…
read nowTwo Connecticut towns approve food trucks with restrictions
June 19, 2017
The towns of Enfield and West Hartford, Connecticut have allowed food trucks to operate in their jurisdictions, according to The Hartford Business Journal. The…
read nowBillings, Montana food truck uses solar energy to save costs
June 19, 2017
A food truck in Billings, Montana called Rudeboys is using solar panels to reduce energy costs and hopefully improve productivity, according to The Billings…
read nowFood Truck Festival returns to Eugene, Oregon
June 16, 2017
The Eugene Mission's second annual Food Truck Festival will take place at the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Oregon this Saturday, with 50 food trucks…
read nowLunchtime Food Truck Rallies continue in Urbana, Illinois
June 16, 2017
Lunchtime Food Truck Rallies are being held every last Tuesday of the month until the end of October outside of the Urbana Civic Center in Urbana, Illinois…
read nowCedar Rapids, Iowa to have 2 food truck events this summer
June 15, 2017
Food trucks will gather at Greene Square in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa from July 7 to Sept 29, according to The Gazette. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…
read nowSpringfield, Illinois food trucks forced to move, despite complying with city rules
June 15, 2017
Springfield, Illinois city officials on Tuesday instructed food trucks to move from Adams Street to Washington Street in response to complaints, according to…
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Cousins Subs' Traveling Sub Shop improves brand awareness and gives back to the community
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cousins Subs uses its food truck to improve brand awareness while also supporting charities the company has committed itself to.
read nowFood Truck Fest comes to Vineland, New Jersey in August
June 14, 2017
Main Street Vineland will hold its first Food Truck Fest on The Ave. on Landis Avenue in Vineland, New Jersey, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring a dozen…
read nowFood truck festival planned for Gig Harbor, Washington
June 14, 2017
The second annual PenMet Parks Food Truck Feast is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, at Sehmel Park in Gig Harbor, Washington, featuring 15 food…
read nowSouth Carolina city to consider easing food truck restrictions
June 13, 2017
The Aiken Planning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning mobile food vendors at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, according to The Aiken Standard, in the Aiken…
read nowOklahoma City school district uses food truck to feed hungry kids in the summer
June 13, 2017
The Oklahoma City school district uses a food truck for feeding hungry children in the summer, according to newsok.com.
read nowFood truck park coming to Ferndale, Michigan
June 12, 2017
Ferndale, Michigan will have a permanent food truck park with the planned opening on July 7 of the Detroit Fleat Food Truck Park & Boozery. The park will…
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