Technology
King David Tacos, Blank Street team on breakfast taco, coffee carts
December 8, 2021
King David Tacos is partnering with Blank Street to launch tech-enabled, zero-emissions taco-coffee carts in New York City.
The news comes on the heels of the female-founded King David Tacos opening a brick-and mortar in Prospect Heights, New York. The brand is known for its Austin-inspired taco offerings, according to a press release.
The carts are battery powered and will replace existing propane carts in the taco brand's operations. King David Tacos is also launching a new location at the Imagination Playground at the South Street Seaport.
"The partnership is part of our continued goal of 'mornings done better,' inserting ourselves seamlessly into New Yorkers' morning routine with a breakfast that's tasty, convenient and wholesome, and now — with a minimal environmental impact. We never wanted our carts to be eyesores or have those huge grinding generators, which is one of the reasons we didn't serve hot coffee to begin with. To find a partner with whom we can do it all and still stay true to our mission, is perfect!," King David Tacos founder Liz Solomon Dwyer said in the release.
Blank Street will soon engage additional local vendors in its Powered by Blank Street program. The program is one element of Blank Street's effort to provide better equipment and more support to small business owners who might not have the operational bandwidth to open their own new locations. It's all part of the company's greater mission to reimagine the local commerce experience from the ground up.
"King David Tacos was the obvious choice for the debut of our 'Powered By' model," Blank Street co-founder Issam Freiha said in the release. "Our customers adore their breakfast tacos, and they sell out every day by 11 a.m. at all our locations. Through 'Powered By,' we're excited to offer an expanded KDT menu and create greater access for taco lovers across NYC."
