Social media savvy puts Atlanta's hot new vegan food truck on the map

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pinky Cole knew nothing about food trucks when she launched the Slutty Vegan. But she had a mission and a lot of social media savvy, which has made her food…

Baltimore food truck restrictions debate hits the courts

February 5, 2019

A debate regarding food truck restrictions in Baltimore, Maryland, will hit the courtroom today as opposing factions argue whether a ban on trucks operating…

Food truck park planned for Texas town

February 1, 2019

A local business owner plans to open a food truck park on a parcel of land off of Business 83 in Mission, Texas, that he purchased last year, according to The…

Food Truck Fridays to return to Georgia town in May

January 31, 2019

Food Truck Fridays, featuring up to 10 food trucks, will return to Town Center Park from 5:30–9:30 p.m. on May 3, June 7, August and Sept. 6, according to the…

Maryland food truck owners challenge anti-competition laws

January 31, 2019

A pair of food truck owners who sued to change Baltimore’s "300-foot rule," preventing mobile food vendors from operating within 300 feet of a brick-and-mortar…

'Slutty Vegan' throws a food truck party in Atlanta

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following her instincts, Pinky Cole's food truck has grossed sales in the six figures since launching in August.

Food truck numbers grow in Maryland town following passage of new law

January 29, 2019

In the year-and-a-half since Frederick, Maryland, passed its food truck ordinance, food truck operations in the city have expanded significantly.

Fire officials close Illinois food truck festival over carbon monoxide levels; one hospitalized

January 28, 2019

Fire officials closed a food truck festival last weekend after one person was hospitalized and unsafe carbon monoxide levels were detected in a Kane County…

New York village plans May food truck festival

January 28, 2019

A Spring Fling Food Truck Festival will be held May 18 behind Village Hall next to the library on Main Street in Mount Kisco, New York, according to the…

Chicago Tribune calls on state court to overturn food truck rules

January 28, 2019

The Chicago Tribune has urged the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn the city’s food truck regulations, claiming in an editorial that the rules have left the…

Virginia city tries to loosen food truck restrictions

January 25, 2019

Food truck and brick-and-mortar restaurant owners in Virginia Beach, Virginia, agreed to eliminate background checks for food truck owners and to cut the cost…

José Andrés to open first brick-and-mortar restaurant at Disney World Resort

January 25, 2019

José Andrés' ThinkFoodGroup has announced the opening of the first brick-and-mortar location featuring its Spanish food truck concept.

Fast Casual Executive Summit doubling 'Perfect Pitch' contestants, adding $5k prize

For a chance to be one of six finalists chosen to pitch their concepts, brands must nominate themselves here by June 14.

Food truck festival planned in South Carolina

January 24, 2019

The eighth annual Charleston Food Truck Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27, in Park Circle, 4854 O'Hear Ave., North Charleston…

Square introduces free debit card for businesses

January 24, 2019

Square Inc. has announced the launch of Square Card, a free business debit Mastercard that helps businesses manage their cash flow by eliminating the time…

Food trucks pitch in to help federal government shutdown victims

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks nationwide have responded to the need to help out federal employes who have gone without paychecks due to the partial government shutdown.

Texas city to consider allowing food trucks

January 23, 2019

Vernon, Texas, city commissioners plan to discuss a proposal at their Feb. 5 meeting that would change city regulations to allow food trucks to operate within…

Applications due soon for San Francisco’s Off the Grid mobile food market

January 23, 2019

Openings are still available for operators of food trucks and food tents interested in serving at the Off The Grid mobile food market from March to October in…

Alabama newspaper urges lawmakers to make food truck rules friendlier

January 22, 2019

The Decatur Daily, which serves Decatur, Alabama, has urged its lawmakers to make the city friendlier to food trucks as it considers legislation to revise…

South Carolina food truck offers to feed federal employees affected by government shutdown

January 22, 2019

Scott Benny's food truck in West Columbia, South Carolina, has offered to provide free meals to federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown…