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Texas lawmakers consider bill to streamline food truck permits

May 5, 2025

Lawmakers in Texas are considering House Bill 2683 which would simplify processes for food trucks. The bill would eliminate many of the additional permits food…

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Food Truck Tuesdays coming to Georgetown, Delaware

April 30, 2025

The Food Truck Tuesdays event is returning to Georgetown, Delaware. It will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month during the summer, according…

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Food trucks removed from popular Guthrie, Oklahoma spot

April 25, 2025

Food trucks in Guthrie, Oklahoma can no longer use a vacant lot owned by the state in South Division Street. A no trespassing sign was recently set up on the…

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Multiple Asian food trucks banned from Fresno, California River Park events

April 23, 2025

Multiple Asian food trucks including Top It Ramen and El Jabalito have been banned from River Park events in Fresno, California. This part of a directive made…

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Food truck park opens in Lafayette, Louisiana

April 18, 2025

A food truck park called Uncle Bob's Roundup has opened in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. The park has covered tables, fans, bathrooms and a variety of food…

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Food truck comes to Binghamton University

April 9, 2025

The Yes Chef food truck is coming to Binghamton University in New York. The truck will feature smash burgers and sandwiches, according to a report by…

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Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

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Colorado bill aims to simplify food truck licensing

April 4, 2025

The Colorado legislature introduced a bill that would simplify the licensing process for food trucks. Currently, food truck owners have to have many different…

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4 food trucks coming to NFL Draft campus

March 31, 2025

There will be four food trucks coming to the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin from April 24 to 26. The Green Bay Food Truck Coalition will be overseeing the…

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Charity food truck Holy Cow expands to Maggie Valley, North Carolina

March 17, 2025

Holy Cow, a food truck that serves food at no charge to the needy, is expanding its service range to Maggie Valley in North Carolina. The food truck currently…

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Food truck lot coming to Colorado Springs

March 12, 2025

Colorado Springs, Colorado will soon have a food truck lot downtown called The Lot at Meanwhile Block. It will officially open on March 15 to match up with the…

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Wilmington, North Carolina aims to open food truck park

March 10, 2025

Wilmington, North Carolina may soon have a food truck park called Chow Town within the next two months. The park aims to have up to six food trucks parked on…

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Arlington, Virginia considers food truck court

March 7, 2025

Arlington, Virginia is considering adding a food truck court in an area around the courthouse. Residents have been asked to provide feedback on this proposed…

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18 year-old takes over mother's food truck, following ICE arrest

March 3, 2025

Raul Gomez-Eudave, 18, has taken over his mother Micaela Eudave's food truck Tacos Michoacan in Othello, Washington, following her arrest by the U.S.

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Snow Hill, Maryland changes food truck rules

February 28, 2025

Snow Hill, Maryland has approved changes to its zoning and food truck ordinances. It aims to make the area both more friendly to food trucks, while protecting…

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Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

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Fried chicken food truck returns to San Luis Obispo County, California

February 19, 2025

The Grinning Bear food truck is returning to San Luis Obispo County, California on Feb. 24. It closed a few years back and was the only fried chicken food…

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Lakehurst, New Jersey considering food truck for lake

February 14, 2025

Lakehurst, New Jersey is considering allowing a food truck at Horicon Lake to draw in more visitors. However, the council will need to change the rules to…

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Award winning Denver food truck gets restaurant

February 12, 2025

Maiz, a gorditas food truck based in Denver, is now getting a physical restaurant called Maiz and Good Vibes Café. The food truck had won the 2023 Best of…

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Santa Barbara considering food truck regulations

February 3, 2025

Santa Barbara, California is considering new food truck rules. In particular, it is looking at operating hours, parking and other areas to regulate, according…

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