Category archives for: Maplewood

Maplewood, MO: First Licensed Food Truck in Maplewood Sells Out on First Day

The Speedway food truck operates at a previous event. Credit Speedway

The Maplewood City Council passed a law in October to allow food trucks in the city for a 6-month trial period, beginning this month.

Nov 12 2012 | Posted in Business Operations,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »

Maplewood, MO: Maplewood May Allow Food Trucks After All

Jeannine Beck, executive director of the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce said the chamber is still against the idea of food trucks operating in Maplewood.

Jeannine Beck is still against the idea of food trucks operating in Maplewood

Sep 13 2012 | Posted in L&I / Code Compliance,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »

Food Truck Bans: Good or Bad for Business?

Sarah's Cake Stop mobile cupcake truck in downtown St. Louis on Valentine's Day. Credit Christopher Reilly

Regulators have discussed bans on them for “cannibalizing” local businesses. But is that anti-competitive?

Jun 24 2012 | Posted in L&I / Code Compliance,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »

Food Trucks in Maplewood: Council Member Says Events Might be the Right Place

Could food trucks be in Maplewood's future? Credit Doug Miner

Lunchtime diners are driven by convenience, by cost, and by a pleasurable dining experience.

Jun 18 2012 | Posted in L&I / Code Compliance,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »

Maplewood’s Food Truck Discussion Attracts Media Attention

Maplewood Mayor Jim White and council members Barry Greenberg, Fred Wolf and Karen Wood oppose food trucks operating in the city.

“Trucks could “cannibalize” the local restaurants’ business,”

Jun 16 2012 | Posted in L&I / Code Compliance,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »

Maplewood, Mo: Would You Support Food Trucks in Maplewood?

Sarahs Cake Stop

They were afraid that food trucks would harm the existing brick-and-mortar restaurants

Feb 12 2012 | Posted in L&I / Code Compliance,Latest News,Maplewood | Read More »