American Treasures # 1- Food Trucks
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34417)
March 13, 2018 4:50pm CST
Food truck origins date back to push cart vendors in 17th Century New York City (known as New Amsterdam at the time) and the Chuck Wagons post Civil War.
Today we have food trucks in every state in the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii. More than 4,000 food truck vendors occupy the country generating 1.2 billion in revenue.
Any food trucks in your town? What's there specialty?
Source- by Kathleen Mc Cleary of Parade.com
Photo-entrepreneur.com
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Mar 18
Food trucks are a big deal here. I do not partake. Not sanitary enough.
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@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
17 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 for NY you have to be licensed and are subject to inspection as well as passing an exam as a food handler.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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18 Mar 18
@Marilynda1225 I see, thanks Marilyn. I feel better now, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
That is a good point about the sanitation. I guess they have to be approved by the board of health, but it still could be risky. I always wondered about the safety of those street vendor carts in NYC?
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
13 Apr 18
My girlfriend knows a couple out in Portland that opened a baked potato truck. I scoffed at it, but they are raking it in!
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@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
13 Apr 18
@dgobucks226 - I've seen photos and their menu. Very creative.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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13 Apr 18
You can probably create a pretty appetizing menu with a baked potato. Kind of like eating a healthier version of a hot dog.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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13 Apr 18
@teamfreak16 I bet! And baked potatoes with different toppings are tasty. It's a great concept for a fast food truck! Easy, as in easy peasy....
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@JudyEv (326127)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 I'm not sure as I don't live in the town but there aren't many takeaway type shops so I should think they would do quite well.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
I guess they would be more popular in the cities. Does your Chicken Treat do much of a business?
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
13 Mar 18
We have them mostly downtown. but I know there is one that near me that is opened on the weekend that does mexican food.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
The Mexican food is very popular in certain areas of the U.S. On the east coast it is hot dogs, burgers and fries, but some trucks are starting to expand their menu.
@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 Yes I know. It is here because we are right next to Mexico.
@Kakashi20 (670)
• Philippines
14 Mar 18
It's better to buy food in fast-food outlets it's cheaper here.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
Do they offer a better menu than fast food places. Most people where I live just buy subs in those fast food stores.
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@Kakashi20 (670)
• Philippines
22 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 here nope fast-food is still the best
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@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
13 Mar 18
Food trucks have become very popular. Back in the old days I had a hot dog wagon in NY and it was a fun way to make a living.
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
Those hot dog wagons are still popular. Many towns around where I live have them. Simple but convenient.
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@iiiPhotography (542)
• Okotoks, Alberta
13 Mar 18
We have an amazing burrito truck In victoria. It was great. ... another I really liked was called the kraken. They sold the best fish and chips
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@dgobucks226 (34417)
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17 Mar 18
That sounds really good. Definitely different than a hot dog or hamburger. Where I am, trucks are starting to offer other alternatives like different filled tacos.
