What’s a vending spot worth?

Sherpa agreed late last year to pay almost $643,000 annually for the
right to sell food and drinks from carts on either side of the Met's
entrance.

That's in New York City of course; here is the link, which offers a longer story, involving professional licensing, rate-busting, and default.  I like that the guy's name is Sherpa.  Hat tip goes to the ever-valuable www.artsjournal.com.