Mobile food entrepreneurs find their niche in New Jersey

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Partners Marcus Crawford and Jonathan Gibbs learned the ropes of the mobile food business though trial and error, moving from a food trailer to a food truck.

Food truck commissary opens in underserved part of Southern California

December 4, 2018

Toni Romero, a caterer in Indio, California, recently opened the first Coachella Valley food truck commissary and already has six food truck customers…

Ottawa seeks food trucks for spring/summer season

November 30, 2018

The city of Ottawa, Canada, is asking food trucks and food carts to apply for one of 22 spots available in the 2019 spring and summer season, according to the…

Houston food truck eschews app, chooses AI Facebook tool

November 29, 2018

Grit Grocery, a farmer's market food truck based in Houston, has added a Facebook chat bot. Users can interact with the chat bot to check the truck's location…

Louisiana town welcomes food trucks

November 29, 2018

The city council of Slidell, Louisiana, has approved an ordinance allowing food trucks to operate in any part of the city currently zoned for restaurants. Food…

Former I Heart Mac & Cheese manager launches the franchise's first food truck

After managing an I Heart Mac & Cheese restaurant for a year in South Florida, Hector Gonzalez didn't hesitate to tackle the market with a made-to-order food…

Subaru to host food trucks at Share The Love event

November 28, 2018

San Diego food trucks will be driving to Subaru's Share The Love charity event.

Food truck helps Washington State barbecue operation expand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A food truck has played an important role in Ron Swanby's expanding barbecue catering business. The operation also includes a permanent barbecue pit and…

Pizza Hut and Toyota partner on pizza making truck

October 31, 2018

Pizza Hut and Toyota have partnered to create a zero-emission pizza making truck, dubbed the Tundra PIE Pro. The full-size pizza-making truck was introduced at…

Onetime political refugee finds a niche in Vegas with Polish food truck

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By specializing in homemade Polish food, Jerry Kozielec has been able to make a good living in Las Vegas. He began his journey to the American dream as a…

Tampa, Florida, company gives would-be food truck operators the straight story on startup

October 31, 2018

Tampa Bay Food Trucks, a Florida company that helps food truck operators find, build and market food trucks, is holding local seminars every six weeks to help…

Food trucks wait out Hurricane Florence, support relief efforts

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food trucks are hoping to get back to work this week after Hurricane Florence battered parts of the Southeast late last week. Thousands of people have been…

Eco-friendly pizza truck expands into trailers and brick-and-mortar restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

New Yorker Max Crespo has proven that an individual with limited means who is motivated by a unique vision and dedication can make a difference to society and…

Self-taught New Yorker pioneers ecofriendly food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Max Crespo has made it his mission to develop a food truck that used compressed natural gas, a cleaner and safer fuel. His vision has resulted in 30 food…

Waffle House introduces food truck for catering

August 17, 2018

Waffle House has introduced a food truck for catering.

Twin Cities entrepreneur finds fast success with gluten-free food trailer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Being aware of the demand for gluten-free food based on his personal needs, this entrepreneur has found a market hungry for gluten-free certified festival fare.

Food truck explosion sends to 2 to hospital

August 13, 2018

Authorities are investigating the explosion of a food truck Aug. 12 in East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, that sent two people to the hospital. According…

How food truck owners can protect their business before they hit the road

Finding the appropriate insurance plans to cover every aspect of the food truck can be confusing for vendors who are new to the industry. A veteran insurance…

Line of credit puts Chattanooga mobile food operator back on the fast track

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Establishing a line of credit proved to be a key factor in Jacob D'Angelo's recovery from a financial setback. He now has plans for a brick-and-mortar…

Moral support and a willingness to change help Chattanooga food truck overcome a setback

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Jacob D'Angelo's food truck, catering and concessions business was riding a strong growth curve when an engine failure put the truck out of commission for…