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.
They should pay more than they're paying. The brick and mortar establishments have far more overhead costs. They're paying towards property taxes that maintain streets and utilities such as sewer, gas and water infrastructure. People that buy from food trucks need receptacles for litter, restrooms for crapping (which uses sewer and water infrastructure), sidewalk and crosswalk maintenance, etc., the list is lengthy. The food trucks skip out on these overhead costs. They are convenient to drop by a factory setting where the factory welcomes the convenience for their employees. But the food trucks really are a hindrance to established brick and mortar establishments. By the way, brick and mortar places have many regulations foisted on them, handicap access, restroom maintenance, kitchen compliance which is real crazy difficult to comply with, seating and parking restrictions, etc. I had a friend who went bankrupt trying to comply with all the regulations while opening a pizza restaurant.
whatever rent they pay covers the property tax + loan for the property owner...so yes they do pay a portion of property tax...if even indirectly through the land owner.
A renter pays property tax indirectly.
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