Food Truck Operator Survey

Good Day,

As a current, present, or future Food Truck operator, your insight is incredibly valuable.

We’re reaching out to invite you to complete a quick survey about business licensing and how food trucks are managed in Fort Frances. This builds on the strong public response we received through our recent community survey—but now, we want to hear directly from you, the people who make it all happen.

The goal? To make things easier for food trucks, not harder.

This idea actually came from a local mobile business owner. We want to explore more flexible, affordable options, like seasonal or short-term licences, and we want to make sure food truck locations are fair and well-managed. Ultimately, we want to support local entrepreneurs, bring in new customers, and help boost the local economy. People go out of their way for food trucks, and we want them coming here.

Your voice is key in shaping this pilot project. Any personal information you provide will be kept confidential and removed before the results are shared.

Thank you for helping us move forward in a way that works for you.

Chelsea Greig
Municipal Clerk
cgreig@fortfrances.ca
807 274 5323 x1212

Are you currently a licensed food truck operator in Fort Frances?

Yes

No, but I have operated here in the past

No, I operate elsewhere

No, but I am wanting to start a food truck business

None of the above

What types of business licences would be most helpful for your operations? Select all that apply.

Full-year licence

3 Month licence

1 Month licence

1 Week licence

2-3 Day licence

1 Day licence

If you were to bring your food truck to another municipality, what options would you like available to you? Select all that apply.

Full-year licence

3 Month licence

1 Month licence

1 Week licence

2-3 Day licence

1 Day licence

How do you feel about the cost of running a Mobile Food Vending Vehicle, priced $235.10 annually?

Low

Appropriate Pricing

High

How do you feel about the cost of running a Refreshment Vehicle, priced $70.75 annually?

Low

Appropriate Pricing

High

Please suggest a fair price for the following licences for Mobile Food Vending (Food Truck which food is cooked, prepared in it):

Full-year licence

3 Month licence

1 Month licence

1 Week licence

2-3 Day licence

1 Day licence

Some public comments suggest limiting food trucks on Scott Street to protect parking and not take customers away from restaurants. Would you support limiting the number of food trucks downtown when a public event is not happening?

Yes

No

Not Sure

If yes or not sure, what kind of system would you support, if the Town implemented a system with pre-designated spots on Scott Street? Select all that apply.

First come, first served

Pre-booking required

Lottery system

Rotation schedule

Other...

If yes or not sure, what kind of system would you support, if the Town implemented a system with pre-designated spots on Scott Street? Select all that apply. Other...

Where would you most prefer to operate? Select all that apply.

Scott Street (Downtown)

Sorting Gap Marina

Local parks

Private property (with permission)

Special events/festivals

Other...

Where would you most prefer to operate? Select all that apply. Other...

We want to hear your ideas, concerns, and things you want us to think about! Please use this space to comment. And if you have more to say, please connect with cgreig@fortfrances.ca

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