And fairness was the reason for the shake-up, says Rob Walsh, Center City Partners president. None of this would have happened, though, if people hadn't been pestering Walsh to put peddlers of something besides hot dogs and sausage along Trade and Tryon streets. When he checked the law to see if those were allowed, he discovered the three-year limit. In March, Center City Partners held a lottery and picked new spots for the current seven hot dog sellers and four new ones, along with seven vendors of other items. And a brand-new vendor will take her place.
Some customers agree.
She's got seniority. And she's got her regular customers. And I don't think it's all about the hot dogs. It's her personality. Kidani Engida, who's been selling hot dogs for about 2 years in front of Wachovia Center, says the move will be like starting over for some vendors.