Food Truck Association of Georgia

FTAG Newsletter

October 2026 Community • Opportunity • Education • Growth

Welcome from the FTAG Board

Welcome to our October newsletter! The FTAG Board thanks our members and partners for their continued support. Together, we are creating opportunities, strengthening connections, and moving Georgia’s food truck community forward.

Northside Hospital Employee Appreciation Recap

FTAG successfully coordinated two days of food truck service for Northside Hospital’s Employee Appreciation events at the Duluth and Gwinnett campuses on September 29–30. Our participating vendors served thousands of Northside employees throughout the two-day activation.

This was another great opportunity for our members and a strong example of what we can accomplish through our partnerships.

Estimated Ticket Counts

Northside Duluth: approximately 965 tickets

Northside Gwinnett: approximately 4,713 tickets

Estimated total: approximately 5,678 tickets

A Message to Our Members

September was a busy month for FTAG, and October is off to a strong start. From welcoming members to coordinating major events like Northside Hospital Employee Appreciation, our focus remains on creating opportunities and strengthening Georgia’s food truck community.

STAY ENGAGED as we close out the year: check Street Food Finder regularly, keep business information and documents current, respond to communications, and honor confirmed bookings.

FTAG continues to build partnerships, expand training, and improve member resources to create more value for our members. Thank you for participating, referring businesses, supporting one another, and representing FTAG well. Your participation matters.

Google Reviews Campaign

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent campaign! We received approximately 15 new reviews from members and community partners sharing their experiences with FTAG.

Congratulations to Amanda’s BarBeeQue, winner of the $100 gift card! We appreciate everyone who helped strengthen our online presence.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

What would you like to see FTAG do more of? Share ideas for training, networking, member resources, and new opportunities. Your feedback helps shape our next steps.

IMPORTANT: Booking & Scheduling Guidelines

Effective September 25, FTAG is fully enforcing booking, scheduling, and cancellation guidelines. Review the guidelines and know your responsibilities before accepting FTAG-managed opportunities.

Arrive on time. Follow cancellation procedures. Communicate promptly. Honor confirmed bookings. Members will be asked to acknowledge that they have read and understand the guidelines.

Morning Perks & New Opportunities

Morning Perks expands opportunities for breakfast, coffee, specialty beverage, and other morning-service vendors.

FTAG is reaching out to businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and organizations to create more member opportunities.

MEMBER CHECK-IN: How Are You Doing?

Let FTAG know how you and your team are doing. Share your wins, challenges, and support needs.

NEED HELP? Giving Kitchen supports food truck workers and staff in crisis. Eligible workers may receive rent and utility assistance after illness, injury, an immediate family death, or a housing disaster. Resource referrals are also available.

BEFORE YOU ROLL: Check Requirements

Before accepting events outside your normal service area, verify permitting and operating requirements. Requirements can vary by county and municipality, so check before you roll to prevent unnecessary issues on event day.

Website & Member Resources

Behind-the-scenes improvements to FTAG’s website and member resources are underway. Planned updates include easier access to training information, industry resources, networking opportunities, membership information, and tools to better support our members.

Membership Growth & Referrals

FTAG welcomes new and returning members. Refer a qualified food truck that joins FTAG and receive a $50 credit toward your membership renewal for each referral. Continued growth strengthens our voice, reach, and opportunities.

November 23 Master Class

Our next FTAG Master Class is scheduled for November 23. Members and food truck entrepreneurs can gain practical information to strengthen their businesses.

Prep South

1990 Perkerson Rd SW

Atlanta, GA 30310

5:30 PM: Networking reception

6–9 PM: Master Class

Registration: $99

Nonrefundable / nontransferable

Scan the flyer’s QR code to register and explore the class topics.

FIRST MEMBER REFERRAL WINNER

Congratulations to Waleed of The Supreme Burger Truck! His member referrals earned him a FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE YEAR. Thank you for growing FTAG!

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