3 things to know about FDA’s proposed Food Traceability Rule

While it is limited to the foods at the highest risk for foodborne illness outbreaks, the rule outlines potentially revolutionary changes that could finally…

Penn campus food truck goes social for support

October 16, 2020

The Magic Carpet Foods, a food truck well known to those on the Penn State campus, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help keep it up and running.

Virginia town gets a Mexican food truck

October 16, 2020

Foodies in Forest, Virginia, now have a Mexican fare option when it comes to food trucks.

Chicago restaurant launches food truck to battle COVID-19 impact

October 15, 2020

The Giant restaurant, in Logan Square, Chicago, is launching a food truck to drive more revenue in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Texas food truck park has a dual purpose

October 14, 2020

Jake's Place, a food truck park in Sherman, Texas, isn't just about offering local residents unique food fare.

Illinois food truck operator launching brick-and-mortar eatery

October 13, 2020

The Dirty Bird 815 food truck, in Sycamore, Illinois, is expanding its brand with a brick-and-mortar restaurant called The Dirty Bird Chicken Joint.

Rotary hosting Fall Food Truck Festival

October 13, 2020

The Ottawa Noon Rotary, in Ottawa, Illinois, is putting on the community's first-ever Fall Food Truck Festival this month.

2020 Fast Casual State of the Industry now available

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This year’s Fast Casual State of the Industry report reveals how nearly 200 fast casuals are coping with the pandemic, and also polls them on the usual…

Illinois restaurant owners want food truck regulations

October 12, 2020

Restaurant and bar owners in LaSalle, Illinois, are asking the city council to enact regulations regarding food trucks.

California city moves forward on updated food truck rules

October 12, 2020

The Hanford City Council has unanimously approved a food truck ordinance after years of study, meetings and hearings.

Atlanta puts out welcome mat for food truck businesses

October 9, 2020

Atlanta's City Council is officially embracing the concept of a comprehensive food truck program that would oversee truck operations on public land.

Indiana food truck park aims to be a full dining destination

October 9, 2020

Residents in Gary, Indiana, can get breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack fare in between meal times at the 5th Avenue Food Stop, a downtown food truck park…

Virginia home base to taco, cheesesteak food truck

October 8, 2020

Residents in Marion, Virginia, now have a new food fare option thanks to the D's Street Grubb food truck which offers both East Coast and Mexican menu items.

Fresno gets Philly food truck fare

October 7, 2020

There's a new food truck driving around Fresno, California, and it's serving up authentic Philadelphia fare –— the renowned philly cheesesteak sandwich.

Cleveland restaurant brand expands with a food truck

October 7, 2020

Barrio, a Cleveland taco restaurant brand with nine locations across three states, is expanding its Central Ohio presence with a food truck.

Virginia home to new food truck

October 6, 2020

There is a new food truck serving up burgers, hot dogs and BBQ sandwiches in Lynchburg, Virginia.

How to: Launching a food truck catering business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Many food truck operators are exploring launching a catering business given constraints in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a comprehensive…

Missouri truck re-opens and is back on the road

October 5, 2020

The Guerrilla Street Food truck, in Webster Groves, Missouri, is getting back on the road offering its Filipino food fare.

Lake Worth Beach vegan truck going strong even with non-vegans

October 1, 2020

Opening a food truck during a global pandemic isn't a story heard much, but it's the story for one Lake Worth Beach, Florida couple and they're proving it can…

Syracuse food truck pivots in wake of COVID-19

October 1, 2020

The Elbita's Cocina food truck in Syracuse, New York isn't letting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic slow down its wheels.