The legalization of food trucks in Riverside County, the only County in California with a ban on daily operations, is currently being considered by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors with a final vote on November 5th in Riverside.
With so much information flying around, let’s address the top three myths
Myth #1: Food trucks will park in front of restaurants.
Fact: Food trucks need to make money too and are not going to do that parked in front of a restaurant. Truck operators have the best success in “food deserts” where there are limited food options. Many cities require that food trucks park over 150 feet away from restaurants while some mandate trucks to operate from unused lots creating community food courts.
Myth #2: Food trucks hurt brick and mortar restaurants.
Fact: Cities with vibrant food truck scenes see an increase in overall spending at all restaurants. Consumers who wish to sit down, have service and an adult beverage will frequent restaurants. Restaurants operating food trucks as mobile marketing increase customer awareness and sales.
As a food truck grows, most open restaurants. Torchy’s Tacos started with a truck in 2006 and now employs 450 people with 11 physical restaurants.
Myth #3: Food trucks are “roach coaches” and a public health risk.
Fact: Food trucks in Riverside County will be required to comply with the same health codes as restaurants. Each truck will be required to have an “A” grade and to display their placard. Trucks operating from Riverside County will have the most stringent laws in the world and will set the gold standard in safety and sanitation.
Food trucks create jobs, taxes and a true spirit of community. Please join ShareKitchen at a fun Food Truck Festival on October 22nd from 8am-2pm at 4080 Lemon Street in Riverside. Let’s show the Supervisors that WE WANT FOOD TRUCKS TOO! Email: angela@sharekitchen.org for questions or directions.
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