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Illinois town plans food truck festival
September 27, 2019
The Oswego East Food Tuck Feast will held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the parking lot of Oswego East High School, located at 1525 Harvey Road in…
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Food truck takes fight against Chicago's GPS tracking rule to US Supreme Court
September 27, 2019
LMP Services Inc., an Illinois corporation that operates a Chicago food truck called Cupcakes for Courage, is taking its case against the city's law requiring…
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Food truck park coming to Erie, Pennsylvania
September 26, 2019
A food truck park called at IPPA Pizza and Food Truck Park will open at 2702 W. Eighth Street in Erie, Pennsylvania on Oct. 15, according to a goerie.com…
read nowJersey City slaps food trucks with new parking fees
September 26, 2019
Jersey City, New Jersey will no longer allow food trucks to park for free on Sussex Street and Grand Street, a change that some food truck owners say will make…
read nowConnecticut town plans homecoming food truck event
September 25, 2019
The Hamden, Connecticut annual Harvest & Homecoming Food Truck Festival will be held 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Avenue.
read nowChicago suburb plans food truck festival
September 25, 2019
The Elgin Food Truck Fest will be held 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 4, at Festival Park, 123 South Grove Ave. in Elgin, Illinois. The event will feature more than 2…
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Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit
September 25, 2019
Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…
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Amazon Prime documentary aims to provide realistic view of food truck operations
September 24, 2019
A documentary about food trucks that attempts to get beyond the hype and give a realistic idea about the challenges of operating a food truck will be released…
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'Aliens' bail out on Area 51 events, food trucks take a hit
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The two Area 51 events failed to deliver the crowds promised in rural Nevada, delivering a setback to food truck operators who had high hopes.
read nowFood truck festival planned in Winston-Salem
September 23, 2019
The Winston-Salem Food Truck Festival will run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, on North Liberty Street in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina, according to…
read nowHow much to launch a food truck in NYC? $100K
September 23, 2019
A food truck in New York City requires a start-up cost of $100,000 — at least that's the claim of one food truck owner, according to a CNBC report.
read nowGeorgia town plans food truck round-up
September 20, 2019
A Food Truck Round-Up will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven, Georgia, including movies, kids' activities and live…
read nowStaten Island food truck festival planned
September 20, 2019
A food truck festival will be held at the Staten Island Mall today, from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. in New Springville, New York…
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Food trucks gear up to serve 'aliens' at Area 51 events
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government officials warn that food, medical and gasoline resources are limited in the desert outpost communities for a pair of planned Area 51 events this…
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Everything you need to know about First Fridays
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
First Fridays are a growing trend in cities, and they're an excellent opportunity for food trucks to integrate with the community. Try offering specials or…
read nowCleveland suburb to hold food truck festival
September 19, 2019
The Fairview Park Food Truck Festival in Fairview Park, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Fairview High School…
read nowFood truck festival planned for Chicago suburb
September 19, 2019
The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association's Food Truck Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion in Naperville, Illinois, a…
read nowLittle Rock food truck festival returns Sunday
September 18, 2019
The ninth annual Main Street Food Truck Festival, featuring a record 84 registered food trucks, will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday in downtown…
read nowTop 5 Minneapolis food trucks feature traditional American, Latin flavors
September 17, 2019
Midwesterners like traditional American fare, but Latin flavors are catching on, according to a CBS Local report. That much is evident from the five most…
read nowMichigan town to hold food truck rally
September 17, 2019
A food truck rally in Portage, Michigan will kick off at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Celery Flats pavilion at 7335 Garden Lane, according to mlive.com. The event…
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