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Truck Tales

by Food Truck Ventures

Ever wondered what it's like to run a food truck?It's not an easy job! It's an industry with high turnover and many pitfalls along the way...But when managed successfully, it can be very rewarding to be the owner of a popular food truck known throughout the city.

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  1. 42. Food truck lessons from Temple University – and a look at 2023 from Food Trucks 2 Go

    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...

  2. 41. A QUICK UPDATE ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE’S EFFORTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOME FOLKS IN FLORIDA WHO HELPED THOSE WHO LOST EVERYTHING AFTER THE HURRICANE & NOW THEY NEED OUR HELP - CHECK OUT U

    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...

  3. 40. MORE FROM THE WORLD FOOD TRUCK ACADEMY, WHAT’S UP IN LONG BEACH – AND LOBSTER IN DETROIT? YUP – AND ELSEWHERE…THANKS TO COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER.

    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…

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  4. 39. UPDATE ON A NEW FOOD TRUCK PARK IN FLORIDA – AND A PEEK INTO THE OUTLOOK FOR FOOD TRUCKS IN 2023

    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…

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  5. 38. The Fourth Amendment and Food Trucks

    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...

  6. 37. Who is - and is not-making life easier or more difficult for food trucks in some communities

    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...

  7. 36. Food Truck Challenges and Good Advice

    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...

  8. 35. New rules in East Hartford? A father and son truck duo and a new sponsor!

    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...

  9. 34. MORE TRUCK TALES FROM FAR & WIDE

    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.

  10. 33. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY?

    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…

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  11. 32. FROM SOME TRUCKS WHO KNOW: EXPANDING DURING THE PANDEMIC - AND WHAT HIGHER GAS PRICES MEAN TO FOOD TRUCKS & THEIR CUSTOMERS"

    How do you start a business - or two or three new businesses -- in the middle of a pandemic? Especially a food truck & other eateries that are dependent on customers feeling comfortable and safe dining with you? And, with gas prices so high, how does a food truck deal with higher costs when they...

  12. 31. WANT TO START A FOOD TRUCK? THEN YOU'LL WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS REPORT FROM AN EXPERT

    So you want to start a food truck? We've got some tips on how to succeed from Megan Prevost at MustHaveMenus -www.musthavemenus.com - and we also talk to a researcher on whether food trucks harm the restaurant industry, as so many local officials claim - you'll be surprised by what the research...

  13. 30. WHY ARE LOCAL OFFICIALS SO TOUGH ON FOOD TRUCKS? ESPECIALLY NOW, WHEN WE NEED MORE DINING OPTIONS, NOT LESS. WE GET THE STORY FROM THE SMITHSONIAN'S FOOD PROJECT HISTORIAN

    The pandemic continues - inside dining is not for everyone - why aren't local governments more supportive of food trucks and food carts when other dining options are limited? That's just what Dr. Ashley Rose Young has been studying as part of the Food History Project at the Smithsonian. Check it...

  14. 29. Starting the New Year with some good news stories from around the country

    New Year - and new attitude of how to succeed in the food truck business - even during a pandemic. We hear from an amazing 14-year old in Las Vegas who owns his own food truck, also from a Texas food trucker who organized Food Trucks for a Cause to help locals (an effort that is growing), and...

  15. 28. Joy to the world-from some great food trucks

    Tis the season - not only for gift giving and celebrating our families but also for celebrating the wonderful things that food truck owners around the country do during this holiday season. We've found some trucks who have reached out to their communities and whose communities have reached out to...

  16. 27. Food Truck Ventures - and food trucks - ON THE AIR

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  17. 26. What's Up & New & Some Interesting Tales

    More tales from trucks around the country -for our Truck Tales podcast - an update on how our company, Food Truck Ventures, is expanding our fundraising and corporate catering efforts - a new franchisee with some interesting and a great chat with one of the leaders of the food truck industry in…

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  18. 25. New food truck parks - and a peek behind the curtain at Food Truck Ventures

    Truck Tales found some interesting stories to share - Two food truck parks to highlight, one in Maine, the other in Houston with a mission to help black-owned food trucks. And, from the front lines of Food Truck Ventures and Truck Tales, we hear how it all gets done - and from those who get it…

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  19. 24. WANT A FOOD TRUCK FOR YOUR NEXT OCCASION? THEY ARE BAAAAAAACK - OR COMING BACK! WE HEAR FROM EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.

    No more masks? Eating outdoors? Is Life getting back to our "new normal"? For the food truck industry as well? We hear from some of the country's most knowledgeable food truck experts about how trucks are doing in their regions: Matt Geller, head of the National Food Truck Association and Eric...

  20. 23. Interview with Corby Kummer

    Is it safe to dine out now that many of us have been vaccinated? Inside or out? Mask or no mask? Is it safe for employees in restaurants to go back to work? Time to hear from the experts, especially those who study these issues: Corby Kummer, renown food critic and now executive director of the...

  21. 22. Interview with WBZ!

    Anne Marie got the chance to be interviewed live on WBZ Boston. She got to bring the lack of attention for food trucks throughout the last year and how we can help that.

  22. 21. WHAT ABOUT FOOD TRUCKS?

    With a focus on getting back to our new normal, there are some sad stories about food trucks - but also some more positive stories as well. Truck Tales has one of each in our next podcast

  23. 20. WOMENTALK

    A fascinating conversation with women owners of food trucks in honor of Women's History Month. And, yes, they do face the same biases that women everywhere face in the workforce. And, they are the bosses!

  24. 19. Some Good News from Some Food Trucks

    Pandemic? But food trucks are creative folks - and we've found a bunch of them who are doing interesting things to keep going. And, while Black History Month is over, we managed to find a Black-owned truck with a fun menu who's doing very well in North Carolina. And, if you have an interesting...

  25. 18. Love at First Bite! & Heavenly Puffs at The Super Bowl Update

    What's up with some food trucks and others for Valentine's Day - and if you had been at the Super Bowl, you would have "discovered" Heavenly Puffs - but you can still have some! Checking in with Montilios Bakery, Reds Street Kitchen, Pangea Cuisines and even a follow-up to a Super Bowl food truck.

  26. 17. Soup? Bowl? Oh, Super Bowl! - FEB.2021

    In this episode of Truck Tales, we get an update on the food truck industry from one of the industry's national leaders. We also meet a restauranteur with a long history and a commitment to his employees no matter what! Plus, Super Bowl excitement builds with an update from a food truck who will…

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  27. 16. Some Good Food Truck News For a Change - Jan.2021

    Happy New Year! In this episode we talk to three food truck owners that are carving their own path in the food truck industry while giving back to the community. Join us for some optimistic news stories as we look forward to 2021 Find us at foodtruckventures.com/streats

  28. 15. Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding - Holiday Tales 2020

    Happy holidays to all! Today we are excited to guest star Ariel D. Smith, who runs The Food Truck Scholar podcast. We open with a chat between co-founders Anne Marie Aigner and Janet Prensky, then talk in-depth with Ariel Smith, and we end the episode with an interview of our departing intern…

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  29. 14. Big News (!) + Happy Thanksgiving 2020 from Food Truck Ventures!

    Introducing our new name, Food Truck Ventures! We are excited to tell you about the changes our company is undergoing. Food Truck Ventures wishes you all a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving day! Please be responsible during these Pandemic times. We say thanks for your continued support - and...

  30. 13. How to Safely Eat Out this Winter

    What will we do when outdoor dining options begin closing? In this episode we offer an option to safely bring the meals to you to enjoy in your neighborhood. Also hear from the Frozen Hoagies food truck and one of our Neighborhood StrEATs ambassadors about a new program to support PTA programs...

  31. 12. Feeding the Frontlines- Food Truck Style

    One of our most loyal food trucks, Trolley Dogs of Boston, tells us how they've taken our StrEATs program by storm, as well as a Neighborhood Ambassador who is utilizing our program every single week to bring new food trucks into her Newton, MA neighborhood. We also chatted with a New…

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  32. 11. Say cheese - or cheesecake!

    Say cheese - or cheesecake-and hear how this one item has been wildly successful for a couple out west. Also, we check in with the Massachusetts brewers Guild on how the beer industry is doing - and did you know that FUKU means "LUCK" in Japanese - and how lucky for those who can find a...

  33. 10. Happy Birthday America!

    Clambakes and BBQ. A perfect lineup for July 4th. With the weekend around the corner, hear how to create a flawless clambake and BBQ from the best of the best, Woodman's and Greatest BBQ of New England. But what about fireworks? Listen in on how the Boston Pops are handling this July 4th weekend...

  34. 9. Online Ordering to Save Food Trucks

    Butter Ur Biscuit, Maggie on the Move, and KW Beverages. Are these businesses surviving during the pandemic? Hear from Matt Geller, president of the National Food Truck Association, to learn how food trucks are using online ordering across the country to save their businesses.

  35. 8. More Tales - Mighty Squirrel, Macarollin', GottaQ BBQ

    Mac & Cheese, award-winning BBQ, and craft beer brewed in Massachusetts! Hear from a couple of our favorite trucks Macarollin' and GottaQ BBQ, and from Mighty Squirrel Brewery on how they're making it through this pandemic.

  36. 7. A Way to Honor Today's Heroes

    Catered birthday parties, food trucks in your neighborhood, and supporting first responders! Learn how you can get your Together We Stand flag.

  37. 6. Ongoing Tales from the Trenches - Tips from Trucks & Breweries

    Boozy popsicles and ice cream? The perfect snack after another day working from home! Hear from Sammy at SnöBar Southeast on their mission to become the neighborhood "adult ice cream truck". Also, how are craft breweries getting affected by the sudden loss in sales? Hear from Jack's Abby Craft...

  38. 5. Tale from the Trenches - South Shore Food Truck Association

    How can food trucks help feed America during the COVID-19 crisis? Learn what June Somers, the owner of Mom on the Go Food Truck, and Food Truck Festivals of America are doing to help communities in need.

  39. 4. Tales from the Trenches - Avi Shemtov, Stephen Coe, Natalia Urtubey and Anthony Pepe

    How is the COVID-19 crisis affecting the food truck world? Hear from food truck owners Avi Shemtov and Stephen Coe, the Director of Small Businesses in MA - Natalia Urtubey, and our festival producer Anthony Pepe about how the truckers are responding to the crisis.

  40. 3. Punchy's & Kimo's

    What's happening with food trucks in Albuquerque, New Mexico? Learn from Punchy's Pizza and Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ.

  41. 2. Dovalina's & Temperley's

    A look into the food truck scene in Panama City Beach, Florida from Dovalina's food truck and Temperley's.

  42. 1. The Whoo(pie) Wagon

    A behind the scenes look into the business of one of Boston's most popular dessert food trucks, The Whoo(pie) Wagon!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ever wondered what it's like to run a food truck?It's not an easy job! It's an industry with high turnover and many pitfalls along the way...But when managed successfully, it can be very rewarding to be the owner of a popular food truck known throughout the city.

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Ever wondered what it's like to run a food truck?It's not an easy job! It's an industry with high turnover and many pitfalls along the way...But when managed successfully, it can be very rewarding to be the owner of a popular food truck known throughout the city.

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