[mikey_p]

I commented on the article to explain that Portland is pretty different due to the differences between 'trucks' and 'carts.' Obviously a cheaper trailer without high fuel costs makes getting started a little easier, and I suspect our permits are a bit cheaper as well. All that equals more carts out there competing for business.

The interesting thing that I've heard about here in Portland is that at the bigger pods, landlord tenant contracts include agreements not to allow potential competitors to lease, include restrictions on style of food, i.e. landlord not allowed to lease to a second Thai cart on the same lot.