Truck Tales

What happens when a university becomes a food truck hub? How do food trucks honor public rules and regulations while they are on university property? What is the history of food trucks anyway?  This is what the students in the Managing History graduate class at Temple University were challenged to research – and much more. We speak at length with one of the grad students involved. And, Janet Prensky I discuss our plans for 2023 for our Food Trucks 2 Go catering division as corporations book food trucks to welcome – or lure back -- their employees. Happy holidays to foodies everywhere, especially foodie fans and supporters of food trucks. Keep on truckin’ – we all appreciate your support

Tis the season to be grateful for what we have – and to remember those who need our help.  We speak first with Meagan Forbes from the Institute for Justice about efforts in Massachusetts to review regulations for food trucks – and then we talk with the Colemans from Southwest Florida who fed folks right after Ian hit – but have since lost their truck to the floodwaters and now need our help. They are on Facebook if you’re looking to make their holiday season a bit brighter. Thanks in advance. 

A little more from central Florida and Nadeem Battla about the World Food Truck Academy, set up to help food truckers   -  and his Emergency Response Team. Also, what’s up in Long Beach, CA for food trucks – they are working on revamping their regulations.  And, if you’re wondering how they get lobster in Detroit, where Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks are expanding and where there are no oceans  -- they do it daily –and safely. Check it out – all brought to you by Roll by ADP, payroll as easy as sending a text. 

We at Truck Tales scour the country for interesting stories for foodies and food truckers – we found one in central Florida where Nadeem Battla has put together one of the largest food truck parks in the country. And, if you’re wondering what’s happening with food truck in the future, we hear from the editor of Food Truck Operator, Judy Mottl, who says her research shows a rosy future. All brought to you by Roll by ADP, your online payroll solution.

This episode you’ll hear from the Institute for Justice about how about the fourth amendment applies to food trucks, a new NY farm-to-table food truck named after a little girl, a Food Network’s Chef, and a chef who is expanding his empire. Also today's episode is sponsored by Roll by ADP easy payroll solutions for your business.

What's happening in Denver - where police have tried to limit food trucks - but again the Institute for Justice steps in to challenge the restrictions. Are those challenges working? There are 35,000 food trucks in the country - we hear from a food truck in Orlando voted one of the best in the country, with a Peruvian accent! And, a few words from the new director of mobile food establishments in Boston - whom we call "the food truck guy"! Also today's episode is sponsored by Roll by ADP easy payroll solutions for your business.

Just when you thought things were changing for the better for food trucks, we hear that that may not be the case everywhere - Why? Good question-that is answered by a journalist who's been focused on that issue for years. We also hear about a workshop put together by a west coast college to help food trucks launch and maintain a food truck business. And, from Bristol, Virginia, a new food truck park opens this week-end - free for the trucks and for guests - free entry, not free food!!! Also today's episode is sponsored by Roll by ADP easy payroll solutions for your business.

Next up on Truck Tales, things are changing for food trucks around the country as more and more communities are realizing that their residents love food trucks and the regulations need to loosen up - we hear from East Hartford, CT on changes there. And how about a unique father/son food truck in South Dakota called 'Hangover Hut'-the only hangover you'll want over and over again. And, we welcome our new Truck Tales sponsor, Roll by ADP, the payroll app that you can do on your phone - we speak to Roll's CEO, Roberto Masiero. A jam-packed and fun episode of Truck Tales, produced by Food Truck Ventures. Get three free months! https://www.rollbyadp.com/trucktales

A breakthrough for food trucks in Utah - how to go from the reservation to mainstream - and some good news for trucks from New England...Stayin in touch with what's happening in the world of food trucks. Join us - or tell us your tales at www.foodtruckventures.com.

Everything's coming up roses these days - now that the pandemic jitters are subsiding. Or should we say that everything's coming up WEDDINGS and WEDDING BOOKINGS. So, Food Truck Ventures has created a Weddings Division, booking food trucks for weddings and wedding events. Hear more about it on this podcast - and hear from a national expert on the industry and what's happening to vendors who service the wedding industry. And, hear from a food truck owner on what his experience is these days.