Not everyone embraces food trucks.
The reasons are varied; and on both sides of the issue.
Let’s look at London, Ontario’s venture into this business.
Eight licenses were offered at a cost of $1,225.
Their rules were strict.
Food trucks had to stay 100 meters away from schools when in session.
They were banned from operating within 25 meters of brick and mortar restaurants or special events.
What was the result?
Five food trucks sought applications and three have been approved.
Two are pending due to vehicle inspections.
What did potential food truck owners fear?
Few entrepreneurs were willing to invest a large amount of money for a project that may not exist in a year.