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# Food Trucks
# The Food Truck Fast Track Pilot Program
The Town of Fort Frances is piloting a program to:
* Streamline the process to get a Food Truck licence; and
* Implement shorter-term, affordable licences instead of only offering annual.
The program was approved through the approval, signing and sealing of By-Law 50-25: Being a By-Law to licence, regulate, and govern vehicles from which refreshments are sold by consumption to the public within the Town of Fort Frances.
**Project Timeline**
Current to December 31, 2026
**Changes Implemented**
* Offering 1-2 days, 1 week, 1 month, and 20-week Food Truck licences
* Implementing an online application process
* Coordinating with Food Trucks so they can operate as soon as possible after arrival (dependent on schedules and Town office hours)
* Removing a location cost for Sorting Gap Marina
* Assigning specific Food Truck locations on Town-land that are in high-traffic areas
* Removing the requirement to have washroom facilities for customers available
**To Apply**
Applying for a Mobile Food Vendor or Refreshment Vehicle licence? Either:
* Complete the below form and submit; or
* download and complete the **Mobile Food Refreshment Vendor Licence Application** and email it to **[email protected]**.
Do you have your Northwestern Health Unit health inspection? Get your inspection done in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment, which covers the vast majority of northwestern Ontario. Here's their page on General Guidelines for Mobile Food Premises: **https://www.nwhu.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/General-Guidelines-for-Mobile-food-premise.pdf**.
For any questions on health guidelines or to book a health inspection, contact your closest Northwestern Health Unit office: **https://www.nwhu.on.ca/contact/**.
Information about Mobile Food Service Equipment from TSSA that Food Truck operators must know: **https://www.tssa.org/mobile-food-service-equipment**
**Schedule a Town Location to Operate**
To operate on Town property, you must:
* Be at one of our approved locations or events which allows Food Trucks
* Not be within 150 metres of an existing restaurant/non-mobile food vendor which has competing offerings unless you can provide written consent from the owner/operator of the existing food premises
* Abide by all Municipal/Provincial/Federal guidelines
* As much as possible, limit the amount of parking spaces your vendor vehicle takes up
* Get prior approval from the Town of Fort Frances
Please send all scheduling requests to **[email protected]**.
Here are all of the current approved locations to operate in the Town of Fort Frances:
* 1 Spot - 100 Block of Scott Street
* 1 Spot - 200 Block of Scott Street
* 1 Spot - 300 Block of Scott Street
* 1 Spot - 400 Block of Scott Street
* 1 Spot - Splash Park
* 1 Spot - Memorial Sports Centre *To be additionally approved through Recreation and Culture, in scheduling with MSC canteen operator*
* 4 Spots - Sorting Gap Marina
* Special Events/Road Closures *To be approved through Parades and Road Closures special events permitting*
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Type of Licence
New Licence
Licence Renewal
Licence Update
Licence Transfer
Contact Name
Contact Email
Contact Address
Contact Phone
Business Name
Business Email
Business Address
Business Phone
Type of Vendor
Mobile Food Vendor
Refreshment Vehicle
Type of Licence
1-2 days $40.00 +HST
1 week $75.00 +HST
1 month $100.00 +HST
20-weeks $180.00 +HST
Annual (Jan-Dec) $235.10 +HST
If not annual, what date is the licence to take effect?
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Menu summary:
Do you consent to be contacted by email by the Town in regards to licensing? Please note that email is the recommended contact method for expediency.
Yes
No
The following are mandatory to have onsite at your operating location. If you do not have these, the Town will be unable to issue you your licence. Please check off that you're able to provide the following upon inspection:
Northwestern Health Unit Inspection Certification
Proof of insurance
Garbage can for customers (at operating locations)
If your vehicle has propane: Propane inspection & certification (this is a Provincial law)
If your vehicle uses any heating for cooking/preparing food:
Fire safety inspection
Fire extinguisher
How many years residence in Fort Frances, if applicable:
Drivers Licence # and Issuing Province:
WSIB # or Equivalency:
Liability Insurance Policy #:
Have you ever been denied a municipal licence?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Name of present licence holder:
Name of business:
Address of business:
Vehicle(s)/Trailer(s) information. Please include: MAKE OF VEHICLE/TRAILER, YEAR, LICENCE PLATE, SERIAL NUMBER, COLOUR
I acknowledge that, as an active Mobile Food Vendor, I am responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations governing mobile food vending. I hereby agree to abide by all by-laws and regulations of the Town of Fort Frances, as well as any applicable provincial and/or federal statutory laws governing the issuance of licences and the conduct of the business for which a licence is applied for herein. I agree to operate in full compliance with these requirements upon issuance of a Mobile Food Vendor Business Licence. I further acknowledge and agree that any failure to comply with such laws and regulations is my sole responsibility and that all resulting liabilities rest with myself and/or my business. I understand and accept that the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances, and any of its officers or officials, shall bear no liability or responsibility for any investment made or expenses incurred in relation to this application or any licence issued. I certify that all statements made by me in this application are true and correct, and I understand that any false statement may be cause for refusal, suspension, or revocation of the licence.
Yes
No
Date of Agreement and Acknowledgement
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