North Carolina outlet mall to host weekend food truck event

August 17, 2018

Tanger Outlets, an outlet mall in Mebane, North Carolina, will host a food truck event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 18 and 19, according to the company's…

Food truck TV series to award $10K to top operators this fall

August 16, 2018

This fall, Andrew Zimmern, a celebrity chef, TV host and former food truck operator, will visit food trucks across the country in a six-series TV show on Food…

Food trucks not just for millennials, Vermont retirement community says

August 16, 2018

Wake Robin, a continuing care retirement community in Shelburne, Vermont, is welcoming food trucks as the millennial trend of eating out while saving a few…

Twin Cities entrepreneur finds fast success with gluten-free food trailer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Being aware of the demand for gluten-free food based on his personal needs, this entrepreneur has found a market hungry for gluten-free certified festival fare.

Food truck festival to return to New Jersey town

August 15, 2018

The second annual "Food Truck Festival on the Ave" will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 26, at Landis Avenue and the Boulevard in Vineland, New Jersey…

Food truck court planned for Cincinnati

August 15, 2018

Cincinnati will have its first dedicated food truck court in October at the corner of Tylers Place Boulevard and Tylersville Road in West Chester, Ohio…

Los Angeles police seek suspects who robbed food truck, pistol-whipped employee

August 14, 2018

Police are asking for the public's help in finding three armed men who robbed a Los Angeles taco truck and assaulted an employee last month, authorities said…

Food truck festival coming to Connecticut town

August 14, 2018

The Naugatuck, Connecticut, police union will host its annual Food Truck Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 18 and 19, at the Naugatuck Event Center, …

Food truck explosion sends to 2 to hospital

August 13, 2018

Authorities are investigating the explosion of a food truck Aug. 12 in East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, that sent two people to the hospital. According…

Florida county to loosen food truck rules

August 13, 2018

The planning commission in Pasco County, Florida, has approved a new law allowing food truck operators to serve food without a local permit, since the state…

Foodservice veterans to share sustainability secrets at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Core Life Eatery President Scott Davis will join Flatbread Grill co-founder and CMO Gonca Esendemir and Asian Box CEO Mike Speck to discuss all things…

Food truck operators claim one truck has a monopoly in Massachusetts town

August 10, 2018

Food truck operators in Brockton, Massachusetts, are complaining that one food truck currently has a monopoly, a charge the mayor denies, according to The…

Ohio town to host food truck event

August 10, 2018

Trustees in Howland Township, Ohio, will host Food Truck Friday, 5–8 p.m., Aug. 17, at the Richard E. Orwig Park on East Market Street, according to WFMJ-TV.

How food truck owners can protect their business before they hit the road

Finding the appropriate insurance plans to cover every aspect of the food truck can be confusing for vendors who are new to the industry. A veteran insurance…

Chattanooga, Tennessee, moves to allow food trucks on city streets

August 9, 2018

Food trucks will be allowed to serve on public property in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under an ordinance approved by the city council, according to nooga.com. A…

Food trucks to attend Rhode Island Philharmonic concert

August 9, 2018

At least 25 food trucks will be on hand when the Rhode Island Philharmonic presents its "The Temple to Music" concert, 7–9 p.m., Aug. 10, at Roger Williams…

Line of credit puts Chattanooga mobile food operator back on the fast track

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Establishing a line of credit proved to be a key factor in Jacob D'Angelo's recovery from a financial setback. He now has plans for a brick-and-mortar…

Wisconsin town prohibits food trucks downtown

August 8, 2018

Food trucks and carts will not be permitted in downtown Burlington, Wisconsin, except during special events under an ordinance passed by the city council…

Key West developer proposes park that could include food trucks

August 8, 2018

A hotel owner has proposed to redevelop a rundown area of Key West to create a park that could include food trucks, according to the Miami Herald.

Alaska enlists food trucks to stoke voter interest in special election

August 6, 2018

Anchorage, Alaska, elections officials have arranged for a couple of food trucks to park outside of the city's election headquarters at 619 East Ship Creek…