http://midtownlunch.com/2009/07/02/brooklyn-brick-mortars-get-in-on-the-cart-intimidation-game/ Finding Lunch in New York City's Midtown Manhattan Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:31:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://midtownlunch.com/2009/07/02/brooklyn-brick-mortars-get-in-on-the-cart-intimidation-game/comment-page-1/#comment-218207 AL@1PP Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:02:29 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/?p=7415#comment-218207 Well I agree about 1 thing, Street vendors should be good neighbors and keep their area swept and clean, and provide large trash receptacles. But, there's a reason by brink and motor shops have higher operating costs, it's because they actually get a real location, that can be warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and will always be there, unlike street vendors who can take huge losses if it rains. Well I agree about 1 thing, Street vendors should be good neighbors and keep their area swept and clean, and provide large trash receptacles. But, there’s a reason by brink and motor shops have higher operating costs, it’s because they actually get a real location, that can be warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and will always be there, unlike street vendors who can take huge losses if it rains.

]]> http://midtownlunch.com/2009/07/02/brooklyn-brick-mortars-get-in-on-the-cart-intimidation-game/comment-page-1/#comment-218174 Rbiguglyheadj Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:54:52 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/?p=7415#comment-218174 I would be much more sympathetic with the brick and mortar shops if they didn't quote a Burger King franchise owner. I have no doubt that street vendors can affect store fronts, but why not find a low-margin deli owner who is just eking by as is? I would be much more sympathetic with the brick and mortar shops if they didn’t quote a Burger King franchise owner. I have no doubt that street vendors can affect store fronts, but why not find a low-margin deli owner who is just eking by as is?

]]> http://midtownlunch.com/2009/07/02/brooklyn-brick-mortars-get-in-on-the-cart-intimidation-game/comment-page-1/#comment-218171 Mamacita Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:12:45 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/?p=7415#comment-218171 Screw the mortar shops. 5th ave from Sunset Park to Bay Ridge is a delicious mecca of street food. I hope the street vendors get some support. Screw the mortar shops. 5th ave from Sunset Park to Bay Ridge is a delicious mecca of street food. I hope the street vendors get some support.

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