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The City Does Not Reward Good Operators. It Rewards Operators Who Can Afford The Process.

Sep 15, 2026

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6 min read

The City Does Not Reward Good Operators. It Rewards Operators Who Can Afford The Process.

Ten years of night markets, more than 1,500 operators scored, and one conclusion I have not been able to unlearn.

Marco Shalma
Marco Shalma

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