Picking winners based on who pays property taxes...that makes sense.
Oh, and hire folks to work in the brink and mortar cafes, etc.
Anchorage has the same issue set - street carts selling food vs tax paying restaurants.
So far, the food carts are losing.
Food trucks ought to pay something for the space they occupy just like anyone else does. Why shouldn’t they? When these food truck owners say they pay rent, are they talking about renting or do they own their parking spots? I don’t think so.
In a case like this I will usually come down on the side of the business owner who is paying rent and taxes in his own business establishment. How do you compete against someone whose place of business is in a public right of way?
PJ O'Rourke
Most food trucks lease a space. Taxes are paid on that space, Sales tax paid on product.
I’m a fan of food trucks.
But increased regulations, such as new rules that forbid trucks to park near established restaurants,
I have seen a bunch of long term restaurants close in the last few years near my office, There are at least 5 sidewalk restaurants setup everyday, complete with Tables and Chairs all along the street within walking distance of the restaurants that closed.
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