Minnesota city green lights food truck regulations

December 28, 2020

The North Mankato City Council, in Minnesota, has revised and approved a food truck ordinance after a few more adjustments.

Michigan city reworking proposed food truck rules

November 17, 2020

The Bay City Commission, in Michigan, is mulling a food truck ordinance that would include guidelines and regulations for food truck operations within city…

Alabama food truck pilot seeks public feedback

November 5, 2020

In the wake of a pilot food truck and trailer program the Gulf Shores City Council in Alabama is now seeking public feedback.

No food trucks in sight for one Martha's Vineyard town

November 4, 2020

If you're looking for a food truck in the town of West Tisbury in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, it's going to be a futile search.

Ohio city may open its arms to food trucks

October 27, 2020

Next spring may bring lots of new food truck fare to residents of Port Clinton, Ohio, as city officials are considering allowing food trucks to operate in the…

Florida city council nixes food vendor limit

October 19, 2020

The Bonita Springs City Council has eliminated a five-vendor limit when it comes to mobile food operations in the city .

3 things to know about FDA’s proposed Food Traceability Rule

While it is limited to the foods at the highest risk for foodborne illness outbreaks, the rule outlines potentially revolutionary changes that could finally…

Illinois restaurant owners want food truck regulations

October 12, 2020

Restaurant and bar owners in LaSalle, Illinois, are asking the city council to enact regulations regarding food trucks.

California city moves forward on updated food truck rules

October 12, 2020

The Hanford City Council has unanimously approved a food truck ordinance after years of study, meetings and hearings.

Atlanta puts out welcome mat for food truck businesses

October 9, 2020

Atlanta's City Council is officially embracing the concept of a comprehensive food truck program that would oversee truck operations on public land.

Minnesota town addressing concerns with food truck rules

September 25, 2020

Leaders in Prior Lake, Minnesota, are working on food truck rules given increasing numbers of mobile vehicles and community concerns about operations and…

Mobile, Alabama mulling first food truck regulation

September 24, 2020

City officials in Mobile, Alabama, are drafting the first-ever food truck ordinance and will meet in late October to discuss the initial proposal.

Illinois city revamps food truck rules

September 21, 2020

Food truck operators in Woodstock, Illinois have an updated set of rules to follow as the city council passed new regulations last week.

Jersey City closer to setting a revised food truck policy

September 15, 2020

It has taken nearly a year, but Jersey City leaders, in New Jersey, are close to finalizing a revised food truck policy and it may happen by the end of the…

Tennessee county finalizing food truck regs

September 14, 2020

Planning commissioners in Blount County, Tennessee, are putting final touches on food truck regulations that include application and permit fee requirements…

Permit snags cancel food trucks at a Florida Moose Lodge

September 2, 2020

The Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge no longer will be home to food trucks due to city permit issues that increase operation costs for truck operators.

Alcohol delivery: How to do it legally and effectively

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

As food truck operators adjust strategies given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many are considering adding alcohol to the mobile menu. But there are some…

Chicago village approves fee, permit rules for food truck vendors

August 18, 2020

Food truck operators aiming to do business at special events in Island Lake, Chicago, will now have to attain a $50 permit.

Florida council reduces regs relating to food truck operations

August 14, 2020

The St. Petersburg City Council, in St. Petersburg, Florida, has stripped out regulations relating to licensing, permitting, registration and fees for food…

Michigan county approves food truck ordinance

August 14, 2020

The Marquette Charter Township Board, in Mason County, Michigan, now has an official mobile food vendor permit regulation in place.