Food trucks to return for lunchtime event in Michigan town

June 6, 2018

Kalamazoo, Michigan's Lunchtime Live will return from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday at Bronson Park from June 8 through Sept. 29, according to mlive.com.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz to launch food truck to feed the needy

June 5, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, a devout Christian, has announced a food truck called Thy Kingdom Crumb that will roam the city and feed the…

North Dakota town seeks to regulate food trucks

June 5, 2018

The city of Williston, North Dakota, will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on June 13 at City Hall to hear public input on a proposal to allow food trucks in the city…

Food Truck Fridays to return to New York town

June 4, 2018

Food Truck Fridays will return for the second year to the Lewis County fairgrounds in Lowville, New York, according to the Watertown Daily Times. The event…

As Canadian city raises food truck fees, permit renewals decline

June 4, 2018

The city of Regina, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, has increased the cost of permits for food trucks, causing several trucks not to seek permits…

How to turn customer feedback (positive or negative) into more revenue

There's a reason servers have been trained to stop by mid-course to ask how everything is going — it increases tips. In a modern world, tech can extend this…

Food truck rodeo returns to South Carolina town

June 1, 2018

The United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders' Food Truck Rodeo returns from 7–10 p.m., Friday, June 1, for a second year at Drayton Mills Marketplace in…

Food truck and craft beer festival planned for New York town

June 1, 2018

More than 15 food trucks and 40 craft beers will be available at the second annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 9…

Washington State Food Truck Association to host annual event June 16

May 31, 2018

The Washington State Food Truck Association will host its annual event, Truckaroo, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at Bates Technical College…

Illinois Supreme Court to hear food truck lawsuit against city of Chicago

May 31, 2018

A Chicago food truck owner who has sued the city over its food truck rules has won the chance to plead her case before the state’s highest court, according to…

NRA show serves up feast of food trucks, management tools, food and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food truck operators found a wealth of vehicles, cooking equipment, management tools and food and beverage products on display at this year's National…

California town to crack down on food trucks in response to complaints

May 29, 2018

Santa Maria, California, plans to crack down on food trucks in response to residents' complaints, according to the Santa Maria Sun. Citations can be issued…

Food truck event planned for Indiana city

May 29, 2018

Food Truck Friday will come to Cornerstone Park in Muncie, Indiana, on June 15, according to the Star Press. The event, which will run  from 5:30-8:30 p.m., is…

Milwaukee area food truck and craft beer festival planned

May 25, 2018

The second annual Milwaukee Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns Saturday, May 26, to the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin, according…

Food truck event to return to Missouri college

May 25, 2018

The Food Truck Frolic will be held from 5–8:30 p.m., June 22, July 20, Aug. 2 and Sept. 21 in St. Charles, Missouri, in the Red Parking Lot at St. Charles…

Texas city sets food truck regulations

May 24, 2018

The Allen, Texas, city council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance to allow food trucks at various locations in the city, according to the Allen American.

Developer to propose food truck park in Orlando, Florida

May 24, 2018

Tavistock Development Co., a builder in Lake Nona, Florida, will present a plan for a food truck park to the Orlando, Florida, city council on May 29…

Self-order technology options expand, challenging foodservice operators still using legacy POS

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New foodservice technologies — including self-order kiosks, mobile ordering and EMV-enabled payment systems — are being introduced at a rapid pace. Operators…

New Jersey food truck festival to kick off at race track

May 23, 2018

The Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival will be held 11 a.m. through closing time on Saturday and Sunday, and 11:40 a.m. to close on Monday at Monmouth Park, a…

Arizona food truck law simplifies requirements for operators

May 23, 2018

A new food truck law in Arizona requires a single state license for food trucks and prevents cities from requiring owners to have separate insurance, according…