Mobile Food Vendors – City of Upper Sandusky


Overview


The City of Upper Sandusky welcomes mobile food vendors operating within city limits. Vendors participating in community events, private events, or operating in public spaces must submit an application and meet all City licensing requirements prior to operating.

To allow adequate time for review, applications should be submitted at least one week before the intended operating date.

How to Apply


Submit a completed application along with all required documentation and applicable fees. Applications must be approved before any operation may begin.

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Application Requirements


Vendor Information


(The following information is collected within the application form.)

  • Business name
  • Owner or primary contact name
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Vehicle license plate number
  • Description of food or products sold
Required Documentation
(Copies must be submitted with the application.)

Document Required
Valid Ohio driver license Yes / No
Proof of workers’ compensation (if the owner is not the sole full-time employee) Yes / No
Proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum). Applicants requesting use of City property must name the City of Upper Sandusky as an additional insured. Yes / No
Valid food service license issued by an Ohio county health department Yes / No
Proof of compliance with the Ohio Fire Code (if requested) Yes / No

Only original documents or scanned copies are accepted. Photographs of documents will not be accepted.


Fees


License Type Fee
Annual License (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026) $100
Single Event License $25
Single Event License (Nonprofit organizations) $10

Submit Your Application
Applications may be submitted by mail or in person to:

City of Upper Sandusky
Attn: Ethan Korte, Administrative Assistant
119 North 7th Street
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

Phone: 567-317-2802
Email: ekorte@uppersanduskyoh.com

Questions
For questions regarding licensing, documentation, or application requirements, please contact:

Ethan Korte
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 567-317-2802
Email: ekorte@uppersanduskyoh.com

Food Truck Spot Reservations

The City offers two designated food truck locations in downtown Upper Sandusky (North and South), located in front of the Wyandot County Courthouse at 109 S. Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. These spaces are available for reservation Monday through Thursday evenings.

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To request a reservation, contact the Administrative Assistant at 567-317-2802 or email ekorte@uppersanduskyoh.com.

Additional Information:

  • The first Thursday of each month is unavailable.
  • All reservation requests are subject to approval.
  • Valid licensing and required documentation must be on file prior to operation.

Licensed Vendors


Currently Licensed Vendors (Annual Licenses)

Vendor License Number Expiration Date
A&T Food Services ATFOOD25 8/18/2026
Big V's Pretzel Bites BIGVS25 9/23/2026
Blazin' Bean BLAZINBEAN25 9/3/2026
Buckeye Burn Co. BUCKEYE25 5/19/2026
Cousins Maine Lobster COUSINS25 6/23/2026
Dogfather DOGFATHER25 4/7/2026
Fired & Fried FIREDFRIED2026 12/31/2026
FlavR-J's FLAVRJ25 4/24/2026
Fork in the Road FORK25 4/29/2026
Funnel Cake Kitchen FUNNEL25 4/24/2026
Leggo My Eggroll LEGGO25 7/15/2026
Mark's Homemade Ice Cream MARKS25 4/20/2026
Moscos Tacos MOSCOSTACOS25 8/20/2026
Not Your Mama's Grilled Cheese MAMAS25 7/1/2026
O's Little Red Shed REDSHED25 4/30/2026
Roasted. A Coffee Company ROASTED25 9/21/2026
Robsagna ROBSAGNA25 5/26/2026
Ruggie's Rolling Restaurant RUGGIES25 5/27/2026
Schmidt's Hospitality Concepts SCHMIDTS2026 12/31/2026
Shirley's Coffee SHIRLEY25 8/26/2026
Smokin Sows SMOKING25 3/25/2026
Taco Fiesta Hinojosa TACO25 7/2/2026
The Wailing Onion WAILING2026 12/31/2026