food trucks

The growth of the gourmet food truck industry is charted in new UM study

Steve Carmody

Gourmet food trucks have seen remarkable growth in recent years.A new University of Michigan study looks at the phenomena.Researcher Todd Schifeling is a…

"The traditional classroom style was not the best way to teach this type of information ... Once the guys were able to see hands on what it meant to run a business using the food truck as a classroom, it completely changed what they thought," Harris said.

Proposed food truck rules go back to Ohio mayor

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Proposed regulations for food trucks in a northwestern Ohio city have gone back to the mayor for more discussion after opposition from…

Food trucks will soon roll into downtown Battle Creek

Steve Carmody

Battle Creek is the latest Michigan city to welcome food trucks to its downtown.The city commission voted last night to lift a longtime ban on food…

Is there room in downtown Battle Creek for food trucks?

Steve Carmody

A drive to allow food trucks in downtown Battle Creek is running into stiff opposition from downtown business owners.The proposal calls for allowing up to…

What The Truck? Grand Rapids considers new regulations for food trucks

Lindsey Smith

This week Grand Rapids officials will debate whether food trucks should be allowed in the city. People will get a chance to weigh in on the proposed rules…

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Food truck craze coming to Grand Rapids?

Lindsey Smith

City planners in Grand Rapids are debating whether food trucks should be allowed in the city. Food trucks are becoming more popular thanks in part to TV…