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Food truck blast sets off explosions damaging entire block in Texas
November 15, 2019
A series of explosions that started when a food truck blew up caused damage to a block in San Marcos, Texas Thursday morning, according to a Fort Worth…
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Chef/entrepreneur spreads his love of Italian street food
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Over the past nine years, Nick Terzella has experienced the excitement of establishing a successful business in a fast growing industry that continues to face…
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Detroit public schools enlist food trucks in student meal program
October 7, 2019
Students in the Detroit public schools will have the option of buying meals from food trucks under a program funded by a $307,000 federal grant, according to a…
read nowLouisiana town to have food truck park
October 2, 2019
Main Street Truck Park is on track to open in mid November on Main Street, near the intersection with Barrett Street in Pineville, Louisiana, according to an…
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'Aliens' bail out on Area 51 events, food trucks take a hit
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The two Area 51 events failed to deliver the crowds promised in rural Nevada, delivering a setback to food truck operators who had high hopes.
read nowHow much to launch a food truck in NYC? $100K
September 23, 2019
A food truck in New York City requires a start-up cost of $100,000 — at least that's the claim of one food truck owner, according to a CNBC report.
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Accolades as a consultant just weren't enough
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Serving as a consultant and running someone else's business didn't fully satisfy Edward Tallman's creative drive. A chef at heart, he loves to delight people…
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Taco John's deploys food truck to introduce new look
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Taco John's introduced its first official food truck in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to give customers a glimpse of its new look and to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Rolling Indulgence ready to roll for real following The Great Food Truck Race
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While the Dayton trio behind Rolling Indulgence didn't win the $50,000 first place prize in season 10 of The Great Food Truck Race, they are looking forward to…
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Top 10 end-of-the-season food truck upgrades
by Will Hodgskiss — CEO, Venture Food Trucks
As the summer comes to a close, food truck operators start thinking about upgrades to make their vehicles more comfortable to work in and more appealing to…
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Taco John's celebrates 50th anniversary with first food truck
August 5, 2019
Taco John's is celebrating its 50th anniversary by rolling out its first food truck, according to a press release.
read nowComplaints mount against Arizona man claiming to be a food truck builder
July 25, 2019
Several people in Arizona have complained that a man who claims to be a food truck builder has not delivered on his commitments and is holding their money…
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From dishwasher to supper club entrepreneur; a food trailer played a key role
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
In following her passion, Deepa Shridhar gained culinary skills and learned the foodservice business from the ground up, a journey that included a food trailer.
read nowFood truck catches fire amid excessive heat in Iowa
July 23, 2019
Firefighters extinguished a fire on a food truck at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa, amidst temperatures that reached 110 degrees Friday…
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Startup costs by the numbers: Food trucks versus restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The startup capital for a U.S. food truck is less than a third of that for a restaurant. Startup costs for food trucks in the U.S. are lower than in the U.K.
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High tech food truck puts avocado education in the driver's seat
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
An avocado promotions agency has created a food truck with touchscreens to educate people about avocados. In addition to placing their order on the…
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Atlanta couple pioneer a Tom + Chee food truck
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Laura Ann and Eric Hart, owners of the third Tom + Chee franchise, have experienced great success launching the first Tom + Chee food truck over the past year.
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National Restaurant Show keeps food truck owners up to speed on a fast changing industry
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While this year's National Restaurarnt Show did not feature as many mobile equipment exhibits as in recent years, attendees had a chance to learn about the…
read nowCourt fines U-Haul Co. of Pennsylvania $1 million fine over fatal 2014 food truck blast
May 8, 2019
A federal judge ordered the U-Haul Co. of Pennsylvania to pay a $1 million fine and serve two years' probation due to a fatal July 2014 food truck explosion…
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Restaurant on double-decker bus finds a receptive audience
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Carson City, Nevada residents have welcomed the restaurant on a double decker bus. Facing restrictions on public property, the bus has found success serving on…
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