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Belleville, Illinois businesses debate food truck proposal
March 1, 2024
Some businesses in Belleville, Illinois are opposing a proposal to the city council that would allow food trucks to park outside of Shoehorn Brewing in the…
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Phoenix food truck employee killed in stabbing
February 28, 2024
Heriberto Acosta, an employee of Mariscos Las Islitas food truck in Phoenix, Arizona was killed recently in a stabbing incident. A group of men attacked and…
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Food Trucks to Watch report launches for 2024
February 26, 2024
The second edition of Food Truck Operator's Food Trucks to Watch report is now available. The report shares details on 25 top ranked food trucks in the U.S.
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Nederland, Texas considers loosening food truck regulations
February 26, 2024
Nederland, Texas officials have proposed new regulations that would make it easier for food trucks. In particular, it would allow food truck owners to apply…
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Indiana house bill aims to streamline food truck regulations
February 21, 2024
Representatives for the Indiana House of Representatives introduced House bill 1285, which would require all local health departments to create food truck…
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The Big Cheesy food truck opens restaurant in Baton Rouge
February 16, 2024
The Big Cheesy food truck has opened its first restaurant in Baton Rouge near Louisianna State University. The location will feature a variety of toasted…
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J Rocks Smoke House food truck sets up restaurant in Topeka, Kansas
February 12, 2024
J Rocks Smoke House, a BBQ food truck based in Topeka, Kansas, recently opened a restaurant in southeast Topeka. This is the first time owners Jasmaine and…
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Panda Express challenges food truck name
February 9, 2024
Panda Express claims that the Trash Panda Vegan food truck in Phoenix challenges its trademark. The chain said that the name and logo are too similar, which…
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Cousins Maine Lobster launching in Chicago
February 9, 2024
Cousins Maine Lobster, which has 60 locations, is hosting its first Chicagoland food truck event and grand opening Saturday at Pollyanna Brewing in Roselare…
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Haitian food truck owners sue Parksley, Virginia for violating rights
February 5, 2024
Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien, owners of Eben-Ezer Haitian Food Truck LLC, are suing the town of Parksley, Virginia and council member Henry Nicholson for…
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Crash damages North Carolina food truck
February 2, 2024
A Thomasville, North Carolina food truck, Sushi Empire, was heavily damaged by a collision, which knocked the food truck on its side. Owners Jesse Rothstein…
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Missouri ice cream food truck looks to sell
January 29, 2024
Swirly's Ice Cream & Waffles, based in Springfield, Missouri, is looking to sell its business. Owners Jack and Kenzie Powderly announced on their Facebook…
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Residents oppose food truck venue in Wallingford, Connecticut
January 24, 2024
Several residents have opposed an effort to change the residential zoning to allow a 3,000-square-foot restaurant with outdoor entertainment and food trucks in…
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Ralphs sends cease and desist letter to LA food truck
January 22, 2024
The law firm Davis Wright Tremaine sent a cease and desist letter to the Gracias Senor Taqueria food truck in Los Angeles on behalf of the Ralphs supermarket…
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River City Wood Fire Pizza food truck opens restaurant
January 19, 2024
River City Wood Fire Pizza, a food truck in Richmond, Virginia, has opened a brick-and-mortar location. Owner Joe Lajoie said he needed more space since its…
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Santa Rosa County, Florida, approves food truck court
January 12, 2024
Santa Rosa County, Florida's Development Services, approved a food truck court in Navarre, which will host three food trucks. The park will feature 19 parking…
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Columbia, South Carolina to bring back Food Truck Fridays
January 10, 2024
Columbia, South Carolina announced Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024 every week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout January, according to a report by ABC…
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Turkey Leg Hut to open food truck in Houston, following owner breakup, allegations
January 8, 2024
Turkey Leg Hut plans to open a food truck in Houston, Texas. However, the restaurant experienced controversy when co-founder Lyndell Price and Nakia Holmes…
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Food truck returns to Albuquerque following shooting
January 4, 2024
Las Chanclitas Food Truck has returned to downtown Albuquerque following a shooting which left owner Alex Rodriguez's mother injured. In an incident, a bullet…
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Man arrested for San Antonio food truck scam
January 2, 2024
San Antonio police arrested Miguel Angel Cuellar Lopez for allegedly scamming 28 people out of $186,000 as part of a food trucks scam. Lopez allegedly rented…
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