Independent Operators News

Clarendon County, South Carolina considers clearer food truck guidelines

September 8, 2025

The Clarendon County Council approved the first reading an of an ordinance to regulate food trucks and other mobile vendors. If approved, it would set up clear…

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Rockland, Maine approves food truck for student job training

August 29, 2025

The Rockland Planning Board has approved a food truck to teach students job skills. Straight Ahead Ministries Inc. will run the Village Soup food truck in a…

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Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations

August 27, 2025

Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.

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Utah's only kosher food truck targeted by repeat theft

August 13, 2025

Yalla Kosher, the only kosher food truck in Utah, has faced repeated theft in Salt Lake City. Owner Rabbi Avremi Zippel said that the power supply has been…

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Newton, Massachusetts to allow food trucks at splash pad

August 11, 2025

The Newton, Massachusetts City Council aims to allow food trucks to operate at the splash pad in Harmony Park. The first reading was approved, but the issue…

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Boise food truck park struggles to find food trucks

August 1, 2025

State St. Food Truck Lot recently opened in June 2025 in Boise, Idaho. However, it is now struggling to find food trucks and is currently empty, according to a…

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Sioux Falls Watecha Bowl reopens as a food truck

July 28, 2025

Watecha Bowl, a Native American run restaurant, has reopened in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as a food truck. The truck will serve Indian tacos, bison burger…

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Nominations now open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2026' report

July 25, 2025

Pizza Marketplace's annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2026 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is August 15.

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Cold Spring, New York puts hiatus on food trucks

July 21, 2025

The village of Cold Spring, New York has put a hiatus on food trucks. The village board has passed a six month moratorium to allow food trucks to operate…

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Indianapolis considering food truck ordinance to combat crime

July 16, 2025

Indianapolis is considering a food truck ordinance, due to concerns over violence late at night near the food trucks. No exact details have been released, but…

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Marshall, North Carolina debates allowing food trucks downtown

July 14, 2025

The Marshall, North Carolina Town Board is currently considering whether it will allow food trucks to operate downtown. However, some board members and…

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Melbourne, Florida to feature food trucks at 4th of July celebration

June 25, 2025

Melbourne, Florida will host the MelBOOM Fourth of July Celebration at Front Street Park. The event will open at 4 p.m. with a variety of food trucks…

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Food truck park opens in Belfast, Maine

June 20, 2025

A food truck park called Cheeky opened in Belfast, Maine. It will be set up next the Penobscot Bay, according to a report by WCYY.

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Austin approves food truck inspection change

June 18, 2025

The Austin, Texas City Council has approved a change to food truck inspections to allow inspectors to see the trucks at their location. Previously, vendors had…

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Boston taps Late Night Food Program

June 11, 2025

Boston has announced a Late Night Food Truck Program throughout the area. Mayor Michelle Wu's office said this will serve areas around universities, hospitals…

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National Mall removes more than 30 food trucks

June 9, 2025

The National Mall in Washington D.C. recently towed more than 30 food trucks from the premises. The food trucks were not licensed properly to operate at the…

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Food truck park comes to Alaska

June 4, 2025

Fairbanks, Alaska is now home to the End of the Line Food Truck Park.

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Last call: Nominations closing soon for 2025 Perfect Pitch

June 2, 2025

Nominations close June 8.

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Salinas, California considers removing food trucks to curtail human trafficking

May 30, 2025

Salinas, California, is attempting various strategies to curtail prostitution in the area. One effort surrounds food trucks, according to a report by KSBW.

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Food Truck Festival returns to LaFayette, New Hampshire

May 9, 2025

LaFayette, New Hampshire will hold its Food Truck Festival on May 9. This event first began in 2023 and is organized by the LaFayette Main Street organization…

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