SASKATOON -- Food trucks operating in Saskatoon may soon be able to move around the city more easily under proposed rule changes which could open the door to more mobile food vendors.
In a report heading to the city’s planning and development committee, city administration recommends relaxing the definition of a mobile food truck, to include food trucks that are hitched on and towed by a primary vehicle. Previously the city allowed the all-in-one type of food truck to operate in the city.
The report outlines how food truck operators requested an amendment to the policy governing food trucks, to allow hitched food trailers to serve customers on the street.
Jason Evanochkom who owns Smokes Poutinerie in Saskatoon; purchased a food trailer in 2012 in hopes of increasing revenue for his business, however under the current bylaw, the trailer he purchased can only be used at events with permission from the organizer.
“Operating a trailer we are limited to the events that everyone else can operate at, so with the proposed changes that are going on it just creates a more level playing field for everyone,” said Evanchko.
According to Evanchko the proposed changes could increase revenue and create stronger brand awareness.
“The more food operators that are out there, the better and it will give people excitement, so I think giving people the opportunity to choose their desired method of business is good,” said Evanchko.
