Independent Operators News & Media
Study on independent brands: Only the strong survive, but they also thrive
July 11, 2017
Staying independent is a pretty rough game for U.S. restaurateurs. Still, survival is not only possible but also relatively profitable for solid concepts with…
read nowCompeting 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.
read nowSecond 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…
read nowFood 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.
read nowSouth 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…
read nowMedford, 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.
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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.
read nowNorth 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…
read nowLouisville, 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…
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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…
read nowChicago 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.
read nowColorado 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.
read nowMyrtle 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…
read nowGalesburg, 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…
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What insurance coverage do you need for your food truck?
by Joel Paprocki — Owner, Paprocki Insurance Agency
Due to the mobility of your business, finding an appropriate policy (or policies) can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, so let's break your risks down.
read nowIllinois 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…
read nowMankato, 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…
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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.
read nowLouisville food trucks plan to sue city over restrictions
June 28, 2017
Food truck owners in Louisville, Kentucky plan to sue the city over its ban on operating food trucks in close proximity to restaurants, according to The…
read nowTrifecta Food Truck Festival returns to Timonium, Maryland
June 28, 2017
More than 40 Maryland food trucks will come together at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium for the second Trifecta Food Truck Festival on July 29…
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