St. Louis news team checks up on food trucks cited for health violations

November 16, 2017

The I-Team at KSDK-TV in St. Louis, Missouri followed up on three food trucks that were cited for health violations after reviewing thousands of inspection…

NRA welcomes House vote to narrow definition of joint employer liability

November 8, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday passed the Save Local Business Act, a decision that the National Restaurant Association described as a win for the…

Food trucks and restaurants square off in Columbia, Missouri

October 31, 2017

Food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants in Columbia, Missouri are arguing over the amount of downtown parking food trucks will be allowed, according to…

Georgia city to permit food trucks

October 23, 2017

Sandy Springs, Ga. will permit food trucks to operate in commercial, mixed use and perimeter zoned areas under an ordinance approved by the city council.

Michigan town reconsiders food truck regulations

October 23, 2017

The Petoskey, Michigan planning commission recently began reconsidering food truck regulations after crowds welcomed the first Old Town Emmet Food Truck Rally…

Tennessee city struggles with food truck ordinance

October 3, 2017

The municipal planning commission in Columbia, Tennessee postponed making a recommendation for the city's food truck ordinance after failing to agree on what…

Dunkin' Donuts franchise sues food truck maker over defects

September 29, 2017

A San Diego, California, Dunkin' Donuts franchise is suing a Rochester, New York-based food truck manufacturer, M Design Vehicles, claiming the manufacturer…

Trial begins in food truck lawsuit against Baltimore restrictions

September 29, 2017

A pair of food truck owners suing the city of Baltimore, Maryland over food truck restrictions are having their day in court, according to the Baltimore…

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina approves trial program for food trucks

September 27, 2017

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina lawmakers passed a law to allow food trucks to operate in the city under a one-year pilot program, according to WBTW-TV.

Berkeley vendor cited over permit gets $87,000 in donations, will launch food truck

September 26, 2017

A Berkeley, California hot dog vendor received $87,000 in donations, which he will use to start a food truck, after a campus police officer cited him and took…

Florida town boots unauthorized food truck feeding hurricane victims

September 26, 2017

The owner of a food truck that gave free food to hurricane victims in Green Cove Springs, Florida was told to leave by police since he didn't have a permit…

Alabama town enacts food truck rules

September 21, 2017

The Auburn, Alabama city council has approved its first food truck ordinance to allow food trucks to operate throughout the city. The ordinance takes effect…

Food Truck Fridays coming to Longview, Texas

September 7, 2017

Food Truck Fridays will bring food trucks to Heritage Plaza in Longview, Texas for lunch and dinner on Fridays through October, according to the Longview…

Santa Ana, California approves less restrictive food truck ordinance

September 7, 2017

The city council of Santa Ana, California has approved new rules for food trucks, changing the requirement for trucks to operate 500 feet away from a school…

Illinois food allergy training regulations to take effect Jan. 1

August 30, 2017

On Friday, the state of Illinois officially added food allergy training requirements to the state's food handling regulations, according to a news release from…

NYC menu-labeling law delayed

August 28, 2017

New York City's menu-labeling law is on delay thanks to the city's agreement with several trade organizations, including The Restaurant Law Center, the Food…

Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling

July 14, 2017

Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…

New fire code provisions planned for mobile cooking operations

The National Fire Protection Association has put forth efforts over the past couple of years to educate and promote the public on the importance of food truck…

Health district shuts down two Las Vegas food trucks

June 27, 2017

The Southern Nevada Health District shut down two food trucks following inspections on June 23: Best Mobile Catering Service and Kenya's Catering, according to…

NYC food trucks required to post sanitation grades (Part 1)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The law is intended to give consumers more information about a vendor's sanitation status, similar to a requirement for brick and mortar restaurants.