Independent Operators News

Fall Food Truck Festival coming to Bartlett, Illinois

September 19, 2025

The Fall Food Truck Festival is coming Sept. 18 to Bartlett, Illinois at the William Tiknis Campus. It will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and feature food trucks…

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Food truck festival coming to town of Virginia, Minnesota

September 15, 2025

The Food Truck Festival is coming to the town of Virginia, Minnesota on Sept. 20 and will run from 12 noon to 6 p.m., according to a report by WDIO.

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Cincinnati establishes food truck curfew

September 12, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio has established a food truck curfew of 11 p.m. The city manager believes it will improve public safety due to intoxicated individuals coming…

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Millsboro, Delaware mulls allowing food trucks year-round

September 12, 2025

The town council of Millsboro, Delaware is considering changing food truck rules to allow them to operate year-round, as opposed to only at festivals and…

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Scammers go after Milwaukee food trucks

September 10, 2025

Scammers have been targeting multiple Milwaukee food truck operators with fake offers to enter events and festivals.

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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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