Food trucks

Sep 18, 2023
Restaurants on wheels
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Econ Extra Credit newsletter #166
Aug 11, 2020
His Houston food truck business has become “very hit or miss”
Courtesy of Jose Sanchez.
With traditional revenue sources like office buildings closed, one food truck owner explains the challenges he’s facing during the pandemic.
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Jun 4, 2020
Why well-connected suburbs are suddenly the best place to run a food truck
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Matt Geller, president of the National Food Truck Association, says the coronavirus wrecked lunch service but operators are building their evening business, especially outside city centers.
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Apr 27, 2018
A slice of life — and pastelillo — in Puerto Rico
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The impact of a looming school closure on the owners of a food truck who have been feeding students and parents for 31 years.
Apr 18, 2018
A food truck business that sells a "uniquely Maine moment"
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Two cousins write about the secret of their success: respect for Maine lobster.
Nov 23, 2012
College grapples with value of arts education in tough times
Baltimore art school looks to reduce costs as applications fall.
May 29, 2012
Restaurant chains increase appetite for food trucks
The food truck scene was a trendy diversion. Now it's a normal part of city life. Sizzler and other national chains hope to take advantage.
Nov 22, 2011
‘On the Road’ to a food truck
The Kogi Barbecue truck is often credited with kicking off the gourmet food truck craze in Los Angeles. Chef Roy Choi shares how Jack Kerouac's seminal work pushed him to start the truck.