Food truck competition in Oregon draws 13,000

July 13, 2017

The Great Umpqua Food Truck Competition at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Oregon drew 30 food trucks and 13,000 attendees as part of a Fourth of…

How 1 Central Florida food truck quickly attracted 800 percent more visitors to their website

Ribshack Foods had the unique challenge of promoting both its sauce and chips product lines as well as developing an instant local following for its three…

Corpus Christi, Texas to allow more options for food trucks

July 12, 2017

The city of Corpus Christi, Texas is developing a pilot program to provide food trucks more opportunities to operate in the city, according to KRISTV.com. 

Santa Barbara, California lawmakers approve law restricting food trucks on private property

July 12, 2017

The Santa Barbara, California City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance limiting food trucks on private property, according to noozhawk.com.

Competing food truck events planned in Utica, New York

July 11, 2017

Competing food truck events are planned for Tuesday in Utica, New York, according to The Observer-Dispatch.

Second Food Truck Corral planned for Glen Falls, New York

July 11, 2017

The Shirt Factory, a factory building housing an assortment of shops and art studios, will hold a second "Food Truck Corral" from 5 to 8 p.m. July 20 at the…

Food truck park opens in Ferndale, Michigan

July 10, 2017

A new food truck park opens today at 5 p.m. in Ferndale, Michigan called Detroit Fleat at 1820 E. Nine Mile, according to The Detroit Metro Times.

South Lake Tahoe food truck event canceled due to lack of sponsors

July 10, 2017

On Course Events has canceled the inaugural Tahoe Truck Stop Food Truck Weekend in South Lake Tahoe, California, citing limited sponsor support, according to…

Medford, Oregon considers extending food truck hours

July 7, 2017

The Medford, Oregon city council is considering allowing food trucks to stay open as late as 2:30 a.m., according to The Mail Tribune.

Operational needs and consumer trends: Does your cooking equipment cover both?

by Steve Obermeier — Director of Sales, Antunes

Equipment that shortens cooking times, while still providing a quality product, can help enhance a customer's dining experience.

North New Jersey town to hold third annual food truck festival Saturday

July 6, 2017

Pequannock, New Jersey's third annual Food Truck Festival will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pequannock Valley Park, the township's swimming facility…

Louisville, Kentucky food trucks sue city over restrictions

July 6, 2017

A pair of Louisville, Kentucky, food truck owners have followed through on their previously reported plans to join with the Institute for Justice to sue the…

Food truck boosts sales for Texas pizza and wings restaurant

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Il Primo Pizza & Wings in Richmond, Texas has proven that a food truck can do a lot to promote a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and that there are significant…

Chicago food trucks will serve taxi drivers at Midway and O’Hare airports

July 5, 2017

Food trucks will begin serving taxis at Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports later this year, city officials said last week, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Colorado Springs updates food truck rules to allow permits

July 5, 2017

The Colorado Springs City Council has updated the city food truck rules to allow food truck owners to get an extended use permit for a metered parking spot.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina considers more options for food trucks

June 30, 2017

A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina food truck owner has asked city council to allow food trucks and said they could complement brick and mortar restaurants…

Galesburg, Illinois considers food truck ordinance

June 30, 2017

Food trucks in Galesburg, Illinois will have designated parking options on public streets if the city council approves a proposed ordinance, according to The…

Illinois village considers allowing food trucks in response to online petition

June 29, 2017

The Wauconda, Illinois license and administration committee is reviewing rules for food trucks, prompted by an online petition to allow ice cream trucks and…

Mankato, Minnesota considers creating food truck hub

June 29, 2017

The Mankato, Minnesota City Council will vote on approving a hub for food trucks after the plan gained unanimous support from the Planning Commission…

New York food trucks mostly support inspections, but seek regulatory changes (Part 2)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The New York Food Truck Association doesn't think inspections are a problem, but it does want changes in other areas.