Why the restaurant industry doesn't support minimum wage hike

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill to nearly double the minimum wage over six years, but it probably won't advance in the Republican-led…

Houston food truck claims immigration raids threaten business

July 18, 2019

The owner of the LaMacro taco truck in Houston believes immigration raids are endangering his business, according to a fox10phoenix.com report.

Food truck event planned in Salt Lake City

July 18, 2019

The third annual Salt Lake City Food Truck and Brewery Battle will be held 4-10 p.m. at The Gateway Plaza, 100 S. Rio Grande St., featuring 18 food trucks, a…

Hurricane Barry less severe than expected; food trucks already back in service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks contributed to efforts led by organizations such as World Central Kitchen, which supplied relief kitchens throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge and…

Nevada town hosts summer food truck event on Saturdays

July 17, 2019

Sizzling Saturdays,a food truck event which kicked off in June, is taking place from 5-8:30 p.m. Saturdays on the north side of United Methodist Church, 123…

Institute for Justice sues Louisville lawmakers over food truck regs

July 17, 2019

The Institute for Justice is suing four Louisville lawmakers for not complying with a public records request for communications related to food truck…

Hoodline lists Boston's top 5 food trucks

July 16, 2019

Hoodline, a content discovery platform, has compiled a list of the five top food trucks in Boston based on Yelp reviews, according to WBZ-TV in Boston.

California county seeks to transform underused park into food truck court

July 15, 2019

Santa Cruz County, California is hoping to make an underused park at the Benchlands at San Lorenzo Park into a food truck park. The county plans to launch a…

Food Truck Friday event begins in New York City

July 12, 2019

Starting today, the Smorgasburg Food Truck Fridays will be held from noon to 9 p.m. every remaining Friday this summer at Kent Avenue and North Sixth Street in…

Milwaukee's first food truck park opens Saturday

July 12, 2019

Milwaukee's first food truck park at 636 S. Sixth St. in Walker's Point opens Saturday. The site, called Zocalo, has space for six food trucks as well…

Inaugural food truck festival planned in New York town

July 11, 2019

The first ValleyCats Food Truck Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York, according to…

Middle Eastern fare tops Detroit's 7 favorite food trucks

July 11, 2019

7 Action News viewers have chosen their favorite food trucks, according to a wxyz.com report and the top two, Truckshuka and Drunken Rooster, specialize in…

Food truck event planned in Louisville

July 10, 2019

Food Truck Mash-Up will be held in Louisville 1:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 501 River Road, according to a Courier Journal report. The outdoor event…

Chicago suburb considers allowing food trucks near brew pubs

July 10, 2019

Lawmakers in East Dundee, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, are considering allowing food trucks in response to a brew pub's request to allow food trucks on a…

Connecticut town considers allowing food trucks on private property

July 9, 2019

The New Milford, Connecticut town council will consider allowing food trucks to serve on private properties that are willing to host them, according to a…

Rapper Jaden Smith launches vegan food truck to feed the homeless

July 9, 2019

Rapper Jaden Smith this past weekend launched a food truck in downtown Los Angeles offering free healthy and vegan food to the homeless, according to a…

5 things your emergency response plan needs to keep you afloat during flooding

There has been a pattern of recurring, record-breaking floods that have pulled too many smaller restaurants under when they weren't financially able to…

Chicago suburb considers allowing food trucks

July 8, 2019

Lawmakers in Barrington, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, are considering legislation to regulate food trucks in response to requests from businesses that want food…

Food truck for dogs debuts in Seattle

July 8, 2019

Seattle Bakery, the city's first food truck for dogs, offers peanut butter pumpkin pretzels, bacon cupcakes and duck necks for dogs as well as coffee for their…

Let freedom ring! Food trucks help Americans enjoy the Fourth of July

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

From coast to coast, food trucks will be on hand at local celebrations lasting between one and three days. The holiday offers a chance to promote the brand and…