Introduction
Halal carts began in response to the high demand of a warm, nostalgic, halal meal by Muslim cab drivers across New York City. These food stands were definitely aimed at those who required the food to be halal for religious purposes. However, something changed. It unexpectedly appealed to those who had absolutely no religious reasoning for purchasing it. The diverse flavors, convenience, and price all appealed to the city’s public and thus began the craze for halal food. To learn more, check out the article below as well as the rest of the articles on the website!
City Bureaucracy
Halal carts are now almost on every block of New York City. Many people enjoy the delicious meals from these carts but don’t realize the immense amount of legality from the city that each cart must adhere to on a daily basis. How does one obtain a permit from the city? What are the health regulations that must be followed? What goes on in the halal cart black market? In the following articles, dive into the part of halal carts that customers never see but should appreciate the most.
The Black Market
The permit system that New York City uses to allocate space to vendors causes a ton of problems. Probably the biggest problem is the black
Paperwork and Permits
One of the most significant aspects of any halal cart business in New York is the legal documentation that allows any such entrepreneur to begin
Letter Grades on Carts?
“You go to a food cart, and you don’t know if it’s in sanitary condition. It’s good for the restaurants, and I think it would
Owners and Suppliers
Cart owners are the busiest people involved in the food truck industry. Although most rarely make appearances at their businesses, they have a good reason for not doing so. They must pick up food from a food supplier, most of which are located within garages around New York City. They must then distribute this to their cart(s) on a daily basis, normally while juggling other menial jobs. In this section of the website, we will discuss the life of a halal cart owner in connection to the work of halal food suppliers, as well as the economic, cultural, and artistic choices that owners must make for their businesses.
Halal Cart Owner and His Food Truck
A lot of halal cart owners worked for restaurants or other food carts before they opened their own food cart business, which was how they
The Mysterious Life of a Halal Cart Owner
There are numerous halal carts scattered throughout New York City’s streets. Five of them are located within walking distance from Baruch College. The immigrants who man these
Why Some Halal Carts Fail and Others Succeed
Walking through Times Square and seeing the substantial amount of halal cart vendors, one would instantaneously assume that the halal cart industry is thriving. After
Customers
Cooks and Owners are very important, but without Customers the Halal Cart industry wouldn't be able to survive. These are the people that enjoy the convenience and taste of the food that's found on street corners throughout the city. The reasons these people have for eating at Halal carts aren't as simple as hunger. To find out more about why people eat at Halal carts, and how the customers of these carts actually affect the industry consult the articles below and get ready to meet the people that keep this industry afloat.
Interviews with Customers
Multiple interviews were conducted with halal cart customers who were asked about their experiences with halal carts. Here are some of the questions that were
The People Who Eat at the Carts
The customers of halal Food in America, especially the Muslim consumers, possess a substantial amount of consumer power. According to Evan Abdalhamid, the editor of
Customer Cash
Halal cart customers come from a variety of places. Whether it be a Muslim eating at a cart for religious reasons, or an American construction
