Food trucks rev up for Myrtle Beach

  • 2017-09-29
Following a long effort, food trucks could soon be found in certain locations in Myrtle Beach, thanks to a recent ruling by the city council. The measure giving first approval to the law was passed unanimously.

The trucks will be located on private property on parts of 3rd Avenue South and U.S. 17, U.S. 501, and Kings Highway. It is also possible they will be allowed at Myrtle's Market, the Myrtle Beach Train Depot, and the Convention Center.

The ordinance permitting food trucks in the city still has to pass a final vote of the city council. If passed, 12 trucks will be given permits allowing them to operate. Each permit, which costs $150, allows a truck to register to operate at two locations.

Drew Basilicato operates the Trojan Cow food truck, and has been advocating for the measure, saying entrepreneurs who would like to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant, but do not have the capital, can launch their businesses this way, and noting that food trucks have come a long way in recent years.

The city council still has to decide on matters like operating hours before it can pass the law in final form.

Projects like this, which can impact an entire community, can be aided if officials work with a newsletter printing company to create a letter that will keep residents informed.