Food Vendors Fees and Deadlines

The Township reserves the right to limit the number and type of items sold by a Food Vendor to create a diversity of food offerings. The Township also reserves the right to make the final selection of food vendors.

Application due date June 7, 2024

Space Rental: Frontage (width) space is measured by linear foot: 

NOTE: You will be asked to list and describe in reasonable detail all proposed menu items (food and beverage) to be sold at the event, including price of each item. Any deviation from the listing requires written approval from the Franklin Day Committee.   

An inspection by the Franklin Township Department of Fire Prevention at your Franklin Day site.

If you will be cooking, heating, warming food, you will be sent an additional form from the Office of Fire Prevention for completion. 

Food vendors must show flammability certificate or manufacturer’s tag indicating flame retardant materials if using a tent. Documentation must be always available during the event.

Certificate of Insurance

Food Vendors are required to submit a current and valid Certificate of Insurance with their application. A certificate of insurance naming the Township of Franklin additionally insured must be received with the application.

Temporary Food License

• A Somerset County Department of Health, Temporary Food Establishment Permit, is required by all food vendors and has been attached for your convenience. 

• By submitting this application, you agree to an inspection by the Somerset County Department of Health at your Franklin Day Event Site.

• Each Temporary Food Establishment Permit is subject to a separate $75.00 fee made payable to Township of Franklin. Check must be separate from application fee.

Payment

Completed applications and payments should be returned no later than June 7, 2024, to reserve your space. Applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis after that date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and space will not be secured until payment is received. Method of payment accepted includes check and money order only. Application and payment should be mailed to:

Franklin Day Committee, Franklin Parks & Recreation, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. Questions? Contact (732) 873-2500, ext. 6428 or Franklin.Day@franklinnj.gov.