Are fashion trucks the latest retail trend?

by Will Hodgskiss — CEO, Venture Food Trucks

Taking their cue from their food truck brethren, fashion trucks are mobile boutiques that have the option to travel from one location to another, opening their…

Empanada truck entrepreneurs tackle wholesaling head-on

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cody and Kirsten Fields knew the wholesale market was potentially much larger than their food truck business, and maintained their focus on it as their…

Empanada food truck finds niche in Austin, provides entrée into wholesale business

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An Austin couple with a love of empanadas has introduced a food truck to create awareness for their wholesale business.

NRA show serves up feast of food trucks, management tools, food and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Food truck operators found a wealth of vehicles, cooking equipment, management tools and food and beverage products on display at this year's National…

Southern California crepes food truck expands into multifaceted foodservice business

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

After starting out as a provider of tabletop crepes, Crepes Bonaparte expanded into catering, food trucks, a food truck booking service and, eventually, a…

Mod Pizza launches first ‘Modmobile’ in Florida

May 16, 2018

A Mod Pizza franchisee in Florida recently introduced the concept's first food truck — a "Modmobile." Equipped with its own 800-degree, gas-fired oven and a…

Crepes food truck finds its niche in Southern California

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A catering business modeled on the street crepes of France mushroomed into a multifaceted foodservice business including food trucks, a catering business and a…

Pizza truck pioneers self-order kiosk in South Florida

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pizza truck entrepreneur Bob Stephens reasoned that self-serve kiosks make sense for food trucks, but he had difficulty finding one. He managed to find a…

Arkansas city drafts food truck regulations

April 30, 2018

Officials in Texarkana, Arkansas, have begun work on food truck regulations, and recently discussed potential locations, health safety regulations and permit…

Seattle food trucks hit by burglaries and vandalism

March 5, 2018

Property crime has increased in western Washington, and food truck operators have been among the victims, according to Q13Fox. More than a dozen Seattle food…

Safe winter driving tips for food trucks

Driving becomes more dangerous in the winter months when rain and snow can make driving treacherous. Here are some tips to help you drive safely in winter and…

Saladworks relies on food truck to drive sales while stores close for remodeling

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Saladworks food truck has proven a great way to serve loyal customers when a store is closed for remodeling, in addition to marketing the brand and…

Canadian college to teach students about starting a food truck

January 29, 2018

The culinary arts program at Victoria Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia, will use a food truck to give students an opportunity to learn about a…

'Grocery on wheels' makes its debut

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-driving vehicles that deliver fresh produce and allow consumers to place orders via an app and then physically pick their own produce could be the…

Pizza Hut teams with Toyota on self-driving food truck

Pizza Hut has teamed with Toyota on a food truck in a mobility service alliance that also includes Amazon, Didi, Mazda and Uber.

Specialty beverage truck finds healthy demand for nitro coffee, bubble teas and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Entrepreneur Doug Hildreth found a big market for a host of niche beverages such as nitrogen-infused coffee, bubble teas, craft sodas and shaved ice in his New…

Food truck entrepreneur teams with students on energy saving truck

November 13, 2017

Chef Ludo Lefebvre, an acclaimed French chef who started a food truck and restaurants in Los Angeles, has teamed with technology students at a Palo Alto…

On The Move Inc. consolidates food truck production in San Antonio area

November 3, 2017

On The Move Inc., a food truck manufacturer, has finalized an agreement with Shook Mobile Technology, a San Antonio-based truck manufacturer, to consolidate…

Startup tests portable, mobile order food kiosk

October 26, 2017

Veebie, a Portland, Maine based startup, offers a portable, self-service food cart where customers can order and pay for their grab-and-go meal through their…

Engine maintenance considerations for food trucks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A Ford Motor Company fleet service support supervisor offers some insight on maintaining truck engines that will extend the useful life of a food truck.