Independent Operators News & Media

Washington business lot will be home to a food truck hub

December 16, 2021

The Chuck E. Cheese parking lot in Kennewick, Washington will serve double duty as part of a food truck hub for 28 food truck operators.

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Iowa food truck park open for business

December 16, 2021

The first-ever food truck park in Iowa is now serving guests daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Ames.

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Ohio food truck will raise awareness of autism

December 15, 2021

Good food isn't the only goal for the Chace Concessions food truck which will begin serving the Dayton, Ohio area in Spring 2022.

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Food trucks partner to help Kentucky tornado victims

December 14, 2021

The Livers Farms food truck and a BBQ food truck in Dawson Springs, Kentucky are partnering to help those needing food after the horrific tornado events in the…

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Rhode Island food truck fuses Japanese, Latino flavors

December 14, 2021

One of the newest food trucks in Providence, Rhode Island is all about Latino and Japanese ice cream.

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It's not just all about the dog at Hotdog Hideout

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Adrienne Benedetto, owner of Hotdog Hideout, wanted to bring dirty water dogs to Maryland but her food truck menu offers much beyond that well-known and…

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Pennsylvania town gets a bit of soul

December 13, 2021

One of the latest food trucks in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is Soul Food City, operating on Cemetery Street and owned by Isaiah and Brittney Mills.

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Vegas teen now a food truck operator

December 10, 2021

A Las Vegas teenager, La'Rell Wysinger, has launched a food truck as part of his quest to succeed in the culinary industry.

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North Dakota food truck is an ‘all day’ affair

December 9, 2021

One of the most popular food trucks in Bismarck, North Dakota is Mabel's All Day, run by Sam Williams who launched the food truck a year ago this fall.

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Food Truck America awards more than $15K

December 9, 2021

The Food Truck America Promotion 2021, over the course of three months, awarded more than $15,000 in prizes and giveaways to food trucks.

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Americans won't return to pre-pandemic dining habits

December 9, 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of consumers do not plan to return to their pre-pandemic habits of dining in restaurants within the next six months, according to a…

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Bakery enterprise launching a food truck

December 7, 2021

The Sugar Vault Desserts & Bakery, a popular spot in Hyattsville, a suburb of Washington, D.C., is launching a food truck.

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California woman trades flower sales for food truck operation

December 7, 2021

One of the newest food truck operators in Stockton, California is crazy excited about launching her food truck.

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How to launch a restaurant: 11-step guide (part 2)

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many food truck operators are taking the big step of launching a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Here is the second part of an 11-step guide to help food truck…

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Colorado town boasts a wide range of food truck fare

December 6, 2021

Those living in Montrose, Colorado are enjoying a wide range of food truck fare, ranging from specialty coffee to Thai menu items.

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Crave food truck open for business in NC

December 3, 2021

A Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ food truck is now up and running in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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NC campus gets a plant-based ice cream treat option

December 3, 2021

One of the newest food options near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the Vegan Ice Cream Man.

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Vegan food truck launching restaurant in North Carolina

December 2, 2021

The owner of Romeo's Vegan Burgers food truck, which boasts a 100% plant-based menu, is in the final stages of getting a brick-and-mortar restaurant open in…

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Alabama food truck fan base growing fast

December 2, 2021

The Aww Shucks Fire-Roasted Corn food truck is gaining big traction in the communities around Birmingham, Alabama as fans can often be seen lining up before…

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Detroit expands food truck ordinance

November 30, 2021

The Detroit City Council is gifting food truck operators with relaxed location rules once Spring, 2022 arrives.

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