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Middle Tennessee city mulling food truck ordinances

November 2, 2021

A city law prohibiting food trucks in Dickson, Tennessee may soon be shelved as city leaders are mulling two potential food truck ordinances.

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Food trucks and parking: Location critical to success

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Food truck location is a key aspect to success, if not the top aspect for success. A bad location means no sales. But finding the perfect spot also involves…

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Maryland town eliminates food truck license

October 8, 2021

Town leaders in Bel Air, Maryland have voted to allow food truck operators to do business on private property without having to get a license.

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Florida city easing food truck parking regs

September 9, 2021

The Pensacola City Council, in Pensacola, Florida is mulling a moratorium on enforcing a parking ordinance that impacts food trucks.

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Oklahoma town opens arms wide for food trucks

July 21, 2021

Food truck vendors are getting a warm welcome from the City of Edmond, Oklahoma as city leaders have created a mobile food truck station in the downtown area.

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New Hampshire food truck policy comes under scrutiny

July 19, 2021

A large food truck selling pizza in Seabrook, New Hampshire may propel local lawmakers to review mobile food vending policies following complaints about the…

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Pennsylvania county mulls food truck ordinance

June 11, 2021

Lawmakers in Plum, Pennsyvlvania are working on a food truck ordinance that will likely go into effect by year's end.

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Pittsburgh town greenlights ordinance to allow food trucks

May 20, 2021

Monessen, a city in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is embracing food trucks now that city leaders have approved an official ordinance for food truck operators to…

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Hartford city leaders mulling food truck park rules

April 7, 2021

Food truck parks may be coming to Hartford, Connecticut in the near future given a proposed ordinance regarding food truck park operations.

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Gettysburgh council may limit food truck locations

March 31, 2021

The Gettysburgh Borough Council in Pennsylvania is proposing banning food trucks from operating on Lincoln Square as well as one block in each direction from…

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Seattle food truck operator puts safety front and center with strong mask message

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Find out how one food trucker dealt with customers declining to wear masks during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One hint: he didn't back down.

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City council greenlights food truck rule after year of work

March 11, 2021

The Rainier City Council, in Longview, Washington, now has a food truck regulation on the books as well as food truck permit fees.

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California city council mulling food truck license

March 10, 2021

The Lancaster City Council, in California, is meeting this week to vote on a proposal that would require food truck operators to attain a business license.

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Jamestown not happy with Rhode Island state food truck idea

March 5, 2021

The city of Jamestown, Rhode Island isn't happy, or supportive, when it comes to a state proposal to allow food trucks into Beavertail State park.

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Washington city council mulls revamped food truck license

February 11, 2021

The Rainier City Council, in Washington, is working on a revamp of its food truck license regulation and passed a first reading this month.

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It's all about meat for one Arkansas food truck

January 28, 2021

When the Meatin' Place food truck opens in Gravette, Arkansas, which should be imminent, it'll be the culmination of a longtime dream for its owners Roger and…

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