Fourth annual Food Truck Fest comes to Tacoma, Washington Sunday

July 20, 2017

The fourth annual Food Truck Fest will be held at Wright Park in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday, July 23, according to The News Tribune. The festival, hosted by…

Phoodio app updates food truck schedules automatically for customers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While most food truck owners claim social media is their top marketing tool, one software engineer learned that not all of them do a good job keeping customers…

Midway cut from Chicago plan to allow food trucks at airports

July 19, 2017

Midway Airport has been removed from a plan to allow food trucks at Chicago's two airports, according to the Chicago Sun Times. Marty Quinn, a southwest side…

North Carolina county allows food trucks at government facility

July 19, 2017

Brunswick County, North Carolina will allow food trucks to park permanently at Government Center on days when traffic court is in session, according to…

Newtown, Pennsylvania to host second food truck fest September 3

July 18, 2017

Following the success of the first Newtown Food Truck Fest last year, organizers have decided to host another one September 3 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Council…

Food Truck Mash-Up to pit New York against New Jersey September 10 in Yonkers

July 18, 2017

Food trucks from New York and New Jersey will square off against each other on Sunday, September 10 for the first-ever Food Truck Mash-Up at Empire City Casino…

Akron, Ohio food trucks rely on private events due to strict city rules

July 17, 2017

Akron, Ohio food trucks are relying on private and special events for business because the $1,750 fee they have to pay for parking on city streets makes doing…

Food truck hub takes shape at office park in Prince George's County, Maryland

July 17, 2017

Prince George's County, Maryland has approved a food truck hub on an 810,000-square-foot business campus owned by Morning Calm Management, according to…

New fire code provisions planned for mobile cooking operations

The National Fire Protection Association has put forth efforts over the past couple of years to educate and promote the public on the importance of food truck…

Food trucks to accompany concerts in Connecticut

July 14, 2017

The third annual Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts & Food Trucks will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Shelton, Connecticut on Fridays July 21…

'Foodie Fest' coming to South Carolina

July 14, 2017

The first "Foodie Fest" will be 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at the Civic Center of Anderson, when 15 or more food trucks from the tri-state area will converge…

Food truck festival returns to Staten Island, New York

July 13, 2017

The Staten Island Mall in Staten Island, New York will host its second food truck festival Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to …

Food truck competition in Oregon draws 13,000

July 13, 2017

The Great Umpqua Food Truck Competition at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Oregon drew 30 food trucks and 13,000 attendees as part of a Fourth of…

How 1 Central Florida food truck quickly attracted 800 percent more visitors to their website

Ribshack Foods had the unique challenge of promoting both its sauce and chips product lines as well as developing an instant local following for its three…

Corpus Christi, Texas to allow more options for food trucks

July 12, 2017

The city of Corpus Christi, Texas is developing a pilot program to provide food trucks more opportunities to operate in the city, according to KRISTV.com. 

Santa Barbara, California lawmakers approve law restricting food trucks on private property

July 12, 2017

The Santa Barbara, California City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance limiting food trucks on private property, according to noozhawk.com.

Study on independent brands: Only the strong survive, but they also thrive

July 11, 2017

Staying independent is a pretty rough game for U.S. restaurateurs. Still, survival is not only possible but also relatively profitable for solid concepts with…

Competing food truck events planned in Utica, New York

July 11, 2017

Competing food truck events are planned for Tuesday in Utica, New York, according to The Observer-Dispatch.

Second Food Truck Corral planned for Glen Falls, New York

July 11, 2017

The Shirt Factory, a factory building housing an assortment of shops and art studios, will hold a second "Food Truck Corral" from 5 to 8 p.m. July 20 at the…

Food truck park opens in Ferndale, Michigan

July 10, 2017

A new food truck park opens today at 5 p.m. in Ferndale, Michigan called Detroit Fleat at 1820 E. Nine Mile, according to The Detroit Metro Times.