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*All points mentioned in the answer are my own personal opinions*If we do experience an influx of Chinese culture into the country on a significant enough scale to be noticeable, i hardly believe it would be a unique event in our history.Historically speaking, the territories comprising an independent Pakistan have experienced 5 large Cultural waves, sometimes tied to migration and sometimes not. A Chinese cultural wave would be the 6th one.In the interest of brevity, i’ll only talk about West Pakistan.Partition periodPost 1971 War periodAfghan War periodThe Gulf Workers eraThe Musharraf-PPP eraThe Chinese eraPartitionThe Partition Period saw a massive migration from East Punjab, adjoining territories like Kashmir, Rajastan/Gujarat and the Indian interior like UP/Delhi etc.The Punjabi portion mostly just got absorbed in Pakistani Punjab. The Mohajir community from India’s interior had a pretty significant impact on Pakistan in terms of migration.They boasted significant educational achievements, fluency in Urdu/English, familiarity with British Colonial government institutions, were often of the wealthy business class and were ideologically motivated by the idea of Pakistan.Their settlement concentrations in Karachi changed Pakistan a lot. It jump started Karachi’s economic rise as the new migrants occupied positions of government, business and social influence in their adopted country.It also changed the social and political dynamic of Sindh a lot.The new migrants weakened Pakistan’s traditional clan, tribal and caste links. Basically, the old societal links which were based on family trees and ties that spanned hundreds of years into the past were slowly weakened with the arrival of new migrants as the new migrants had no old ancestral ties to their adopted country and this shifted political and economic patronage systems away from clan and caste based loyalty towards a somewhat more merit driven system as what you managed to achieve in your life and your worth as a person is what gave you value. Not who you personally knew or were related to by blood. Karachi’s business and entrepreneurial style were dominated by the new migrants, their higher education and merit driven system and propelled their economic rise and the city’s economic rise over the old systems of family based businesses and property ownership.This was in no way a complete process. Sindh’s old feudal landlords and old generations still held a major sway over the politics of the province. But there was no doubt they had challengers amidst their fold now in the form of Indian Muslim migrants who acted as upstarts and challenged the traditional status quo within the confines of Karachi’s urban environment.Post 1971 War periodThe post 71 war period saw the influx of Bengali residents to Pakistan. This consisted of West Pakistanis who were settled in East Pakistan and East Pakistanis of Bengali ethnicity who wished to settle in West Pakistan.Similar to the Indian Muslims from UP/Lucknow/Delhi etc, a lot of the Bengali migrants were also quite well educated and created significant colonies and housing areas in Karachi which exist even today. Bengali also became one of the languages of Karachi and it is taught in a few educational institutes even today (although as generations passed, Urdu seems to have become the adopted language of Bengali residents in Karachi). The Bengali community actually began to become so dominant in Karachi that then PM Bhutto began to fear their growing power (he had always been vary of Bengalis, he was the one who refused to participate in the assemblies that Sheikh Mujeeb won fair and square in the 1970 elections). PM Bhutto implemented measures to curb Bengali influx into Pakistan which ignited a diplomatic row with Bangladesh and an internal political row as well, since Pakistani public WANTED Bengalis to have the right to settle in Pakistan if they chose to (halting migration from an Islamic country has been a taboo subject in Pakistan up until 2014–15).In any case, the impact of Bengali migration to Pakistan, mostly to Karachi initially, furthered the socio-economic changes initiated by the 1947 migration of Urdu speaking mohajirs from India into Pakistan.The urban city centers became more economically important, particularly Karachi, since migrants mostly settled in the cities. Bengali language made landfall in southern Pakistan, but it has fallen under the shadow of the English-Urdu hegemony in recent times. Old clan, tribe and caste loyalties continued to be weakened.There is also a curious case of how the 1947 Mohajir and 1971 Bengal migrants influenced the political culture of Pakistan.Normally, provincial locals such as the Baloch in Balochistan, the Sindhis in Sindh and so on pushed for a loose center with provincial governments having strong autonomy.The urban parties with migrant voter banks voted more for a strong center that empowered district, municipal and city mayoral offices.The arrival and setting up of migrant communities in Pakistan that settled in the urban areas lead to the phenomena of urban parties like the MQM (it could be argued that the PTI is also an urban party given their electoral success in cities across Pakistan back in 2013) which favored a strong center. The MQM was a pretty close ally of the Presidential system put in place by President Musharraf .Basically, the migrant communities settled in urban areas vote for strong central governments that will offset the power of the provincial parties whose voters outnumber urban residents.The Afghan waveThe Afghan war bought with it the millions of Afghan refugees who significantly changed the social, political and economic landscape of Pakistan.They had more similarities with the East Punjab migrants who came to Pakistan during Partition in that they were : Mostly refugees of violence, were lowly educated laborers and village folk, absorbed into their ethnic group present in Pakistan.But that’s where the similarities ended. The Afghan wave bought with it a flood of weapons, drugs, violence and religious conservatism. Pakistani society before the 1980s had largely been free of our current Kalashnikov culture and drug use but these have become a defining reality of our present due to the large Afghan migrant wave that came and continued to come from the 1980s till 2017 today.Only now has the border begun to be regulated and Afghan refugees have begun to go home.It should be noted that some of the Afghan refugees being deported actually qualify for Pakistani citizenship as they have lived here long enough to earn it and some were even born in Pakistan. The GoP might be violating certain legal rights in the name of security…but this is nothing new in Pakistan.The Afghan refugees were mostly low skilled laborers who settled in “Katchi abadis” (informal settlements) outside major cities. These settlements turned into little more than ghettos due to neglect from government authorities. And this in turn, made them into breeding grounds of extremism and violence.There is also a more difficult to acknowledge fact: The presence of nearly millions of conservative Afghan young men in the urban environments of the city made quiet a lot of public spaces inaccessible to women.A lot of us have seen the black and white pictures of Pakistan back in the 60s and 70s where it would be quiet common to see white hippies roaming the beaches, cities, rural areas and so on with complete freedom. One could also find Pakistani women riding bikes in city centers to go to cinemas.While such spaces still exist for women in Pakistan, i would be remiss if i pretended like those aren’t just posh localities or well developed, secure, liberal areas. There was a subtle but deliberate shift in the gender balance of public spaces. (over population and increasing conservatism are also culprits here)I’m gonna push this point a bit further and say that i have concerns about how much access to some public areas women will have in Europe when those areas become concentrated with migrants.Moving on, it should also be pointed out that the migrant wave from Afghanistan also weakened traditional tribal society in the Pashtun tribal belts although this is debatable. It can be argued that the incoming Afghans had strong tribal ties to the Pakistani portions of their ties and thus, the social cohesion of Pakistan’s Pashtun tribal belt remained unaffected.Or alternatively, it could be argued that the rise of the Taliban was more responsible for the breakdown of tribal bonds as the Taliban fought intensely with local jirgas and targeted several tribal jirga members.In any case, an impact was made on Pakistani society that went on for nearly 3 decades from the 1980s till the 2010s. Not all of it was negative. Afghans are a hardworking bunch of people and they set up several businesses and small trades in Pakistan as well as acted as cheap labor for construction booms in Pakistan.But due to their lower educational status and economic power compared to say the Urdu speaking Mohajirs and the Bengali mohajirs, they were prone to a lot of crime waves and conservatism that adversely impacted Pakistani society.Iran on the other hand, managed to avoid a lot of these negative impacts of hosting Afghan refugees due to her strict policy on regulating and controlling refugee populations and they did not suffer any adverse consequences as a result. More on that here:Usama Ahmad's answer to How did France and Belgium fail so miserably in integrating Muslim migrants, while UK, Germany, and Sweden did way better?The Gulf Workers eraThis period coincided roughly with the Afghan wave. In the 1970s, Pakistani workers began moving to the Gulf to participate in the construction boom taking place in the Arab countries that had recently discovered oil.While a common tendency is to think that all of the workers went to the Gulf, quiet a few of them went to countries like Libya and Iraq as well.The Gulf workers dont represent a migration wave in the sense that they were foreigners to our country when they returned to Pakistan.But the laborers and workers in the Gulf bought back with them several Arab customs and cultural practices as well as religious beliefs that had beforehand been absent from Pakistan.This also coincided with General Zia’s Islamization program to introduce religious legislation into the constitution, open up Pakistan to Gulf funded Madarassahs and religious bodies that promoted ultra conservative Salafi Islam and began to light the first embers of bloody religious and sectarian violence in the country.Over the decades, as those workers returned to home towns and villages after working stints in the Gulf, they bought back Niqabs, the beards, the Arabic of the Gulf into Pakistan.And over a process of 3 decades, slowly changed the social and political landscape of Pakistan into the highly conservative country we find today.This cultural wave of Gulf Wahhabism was a mix of Gulf funding for madrassahs, Pakistanis working in the Gulf and bringing back their customs with them, Islamization programs by a military dictator.But they all together represent a distinct and unique cultural and social wave that heavily changed our society.The Musharraf-PPP era : The Indian waveThe Musharraf-PPP era represents the first decade of the 21st century and the era where mass media came to Pakistan.And oh boy, did it represent a unique culture wave of it’s own.Pakistan in the 90s had very little media presence. We grew up watching government sanctioned slap stick comedies like Teen Batta Teen, army dramas like Alpha Bravo Charlies or whatever PTV dramas were on after the evening news. It was quiet common to see TV show adverts peppered with official transmissions from PTV about agricultural announcements (“Kissan Kashtkaro ke naam, aham pegham” Important announcement for all farmers).But once Musharraf opened up the mass media for private consumption and private markets, we had an explosion in socio-cultural affairs.Bollywood music, dramas and films flooded the markets or Bollywood influenced art was everywhere. Our own indigenous and local film and drama scene went into overdrive. We replaced old Punjabi village gangster stuff with high production stuff like Khuda Ke Liye, Waar and so one.And it just wasn’t Bollywood. Turkish dramas too gained a wide reception in Pakistan with stuff like Mera Sultan but Turkish influence was nowhere near as widespread as Indian cultural influence in Pakistan during the Mass Media boom of the 2000–2012 period.We also began to have a more relaxed attitude towards censorship standards and women’s clothing. Both men’s and women’s clothing styles became more liberal in fashion shows and on TV and this was reflected in real life as well in what people wore on the street. This is in no way as widespread as it would be in a western, developed country like say France but it was a seismic shift for a conservative country like Pakistan. But we still have a lot of thorny issues around society’s mindset towards what a woman wears in Public that we have to deal with.Nevertheless, the decade saw a massive influx of foreign culture into Pakistan, in particular Indian culture and Bollywood.One can do long debates about the good and bad aspects of this. I can give a strictly personal opinion:I think Pakistanis became somewhat more tolerant of other religions like Hinduism, Sikhs etc through exposure to this Bollywood wave. Celebrating stuff like Holi with the Hindu community, welcoming of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan etc were things that were assisted due to mass media propagating Indian cultural and artistic products in Pakistan and increasing cultural ties between India and Pakistan during the 2000–2012 period.TV channels like Geo etc had a very pro-democratic feel to them and their employees and journalists would often attend workshops and media events in India and would bring back a positive viewpoint of India through their travels.Our films and dramas also began to show some Bollywood influence as item numbers and some more provocative scenes became pretty socially and culturally acceptable to Pakistani audiences who had become used to them thanks to Bollywood being everywhere. Movies like 3 Idiots etc also helped trigger debates about social issues in Pakistan.But there were negatives too. We also imported some of the negative aspects of Bollywood in our youth like certain aspects of the Toxic masculinity prevalent in the Masala type Bollywood movies and over sexualisation of women.Indian soft power in the country through mass media and mass broadcasting, Bollywood influx and cultural exchanges continue well into the second decade and only came to an end in 2014 after the BJP came to power and relations between both countries nose dived, terror attacks took place, Pakistani actors and media people were boycotted in India and cultural ties became frayed as the borders frayed up again and religious tensions increased in both countries.The Indian wave ended somewhere around 2015 by which time, the national security apparatus had begun their own strong media campaigns to convey their influence over the local population to counter the growing Indian soft power in the country. The mood of both countries also became more militaristic and confrontational to each other and the cultural ties slowly died off in this time. Which brings us to the 6th wave.Enter the Dragon: The Chinese cultural waveI’ve written some of the basic facts about the Chinese cultural influx into Pakistan in another answer here:Usama Ahmad's answer to Where do you see Pakistan in 2030?Basically, we will see a significant Chinese expat community build up in the country who will bring their own culture here. Their media will also begin major broadcasts, translated to local languages once the CPEC fiber optic projects begin to start operation. And some of their major businesses are making pretty significant inroads into the country and their products, brands and marketing will become a part of the national business landscape. And we will see some Chinese cultural practices like New Years fireworks, some of their architecture, food, clothing and Tv shows/films make inroads in the country. Pakistan already has a rapidly growing number of Chinese language students in Confucian institutes which have such a huge number of applicants they have to run multiple classes a day to cater to all of their Pakistani students. Chinese e-commerce products, WeChat and other products will also make inroads in the country.But the reports about Pakistan being colonized by China are greatly exaggerated.I’m gonna share a certain insight which you’ll have to take my word for: I think both the governments of China and Pakistan are trying to keep the number of Chinese citizens in Pakistan at a minimum.I read a few Chinese news papers and back when 2 Chinese citizens, allegedly working for a Christian missionary organization were murdered in Quetta, there was a large hew and cry in China with citizens demanding that the Chinese government send troops to Pakistan to secure Chinese citizens, an outcome the Chinese government is least interested in for now. And the fact that Chinese citizens working for a Christian missionary organization (again, allegedly) managed to somehow make their way from China to Pakistan by deceiving Visa authorities on both ends was also quite a shock for both Pakistani and Chinese authorities.The Chinese government has a responsibility to their citizen’s safety and it’s evident when you see the great lengths to which China went to evacuate her citizens from Libya and Yemen etc. Similarly, Pakistan has a responsibility to protect Chinese citizens in their territory and that’s evident from the enormous investments in security the country is making to secure Chinese engineers and workers on CPEC.Both nations know that the more Chinese citizens there are, the greater the risk of them being targeted by terror outfits and the more chances there will be of diplomatic rows and internal pressures to react.Which is why the governments of both countries might be implementing some pretty strict visa rules for travel and living in Pakistan. Even now, the ministry of Interior in Pakistan is passing out regulations that Chinese citizens notify their handlers of their internal movements in the country and otherwise remain restricted to safe, secure zones for their safety.These are tough conditions to meet, so i would imagine not a lot of Chinese citizens might want to move here because of that. And those that come will probably be as part of a temporary visit to work as part of some Chinese firm or company working on CPEC. It’s quite possible that both the Chinese and Pakistani governments consider a large Chinese presence in Pakistan a diplomatic/security liability for both states and might want to avoid this. Which is why we are currently seeing the beginning of tighter visa regimes by both governments.But let’s say i’m wrong and assume that a large number of Chinese citizens do come to Pakistan and settle here.In that case, i would assume it would result in a similar effect that we saw in the Indian Mohajir migrations back in 1947 from UP/Lucknow/Delhi area and the Bengali migrations after 71.The Chinese community would form large, successful business and enterprenurial class in areas like Lahore and Islamabad/Rawalpindi (similar to the Mohajirs and Seths in Pakistani business community). The Chinese government and communities have so far developed their strongest ties to the Punjab province and the Punjab government which is ruled by the PML-N party. The PML-N has a history of being backed by big businesses operating in Punjab and they have a focus on urban development these days.The Chinese community would be mostly urban based and they are expected to form the forefront of CPEC’s business investments in Pakistan. They are also expected to become heavily involved in the agricultural sector of Pakistan.Both of these economic sectors are heavily tied into the PML-N's vote bank politics and patronage systems. The PML-N Chief Minister in Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, also has perhaps the best relationship among all of our political class with the Chinese government who have returned the warmth by terming fast completion projects as operating on "Punjab Speed", a nod to the CM's strong support and supervision of Chinese projects in Pakistan.There’s no reason to believe that the Chinese expats will remain restricted to Lahore and Islamabad/Pindi. These urban areas just offer the most safe, developed environs for expats with good access to the local governments. Smaller cantonments and communities in other areas with CPEC opportunities, other cities like Karachi and Gwadar etc will also have Chinese communities but i doubt they will grow to the level we might see in Lahore-Rawalpindi-Islamabad.The impact of their migrations will again closely match what we saw in the Urdu speaking Mohajir communities in 47 and the Bengali community in 71. More urban oriented political parties, weakened clan and tribal links, a push for a stronger central and federal government.I already talked about how Pakistan is becoming more authoritarian in nature in this answer:Usama Ahmad's answer to Where do you see Pakistan in 2030?The entry of Chinese expats means that they will bring with them their political beliefs and this would go in favor of the PML-N which has a somewhat one-party, authoritarian, economic development focused platform.Our society will also be confronted with the specter of Chinese women going about their everyday business in public spaces, wearing clothes our everyday conservative populace might not be used to. Pakistan has a growing social progress movement aimed at reclaiming public space for women. This will gain momentum as the government will have to get involved in ensuring that women can travel across the city freely and without hindrance due to the presence of Chinese citizens in the country.The same goes for Chinese customs and Chinese atheism. Our exposure to Chinese people who are atheists and their foreign culture will kickstart a debate or a social issue where we accept the reality of people who are atheists and have foreign customs. The government again, will have to ensure that everyone plays nice with each other and our populace will learn to live with people who are of a different religion and custom than them.Frankly speaking, these are all good things. I’ve noticed that societies become more xenophobic and close minded the more they are isolated. Pakistan has a long history of hosting and experiencing foreigners and foreign cultural waves. We need to keep that up rather than become a hermit kingdom. The presence of Chinese woman who are free and independent, openly reclaiming public spaces for women will help Pakistani women as well. Pakistani women will benefit from social progress movements in Pakistan that seek to make Pakistani cities and public space women friendly and these social progress movements will receive a big boost from the presence of Chinese women. The presence of Chinese customs, culture and beliefs will slowly permeate in our society. It won’t change who we are. It’ll just open up our minds to the diversity of the world around us.Additional notesI’ll end this with the bane of all Quora answers: Personal experience and anecdotes.I’ve worked with Chinese engineers for more than 3 years now. We have worked long nights together through some stressful situations. Ate meals together and explored Pakistani cities together. Played football together in the evenings when the heat is less.We have never had any issues with the Chinese ever. Chinese people are some of the best at integrating, no matter what situation or country you put them in. Their engineers can work one day in Saudi Arabia, one day in India, one day in America and one day in Europe and act like it was nothing. Another good thing about them is that they live among us rather than sealing themselves off in isolated compounds like some westerners do in Saudi Arabia. Chinese people will walk, shop, eat at the same places as Pakistanis which means that when the government improves city amenities for them, Pakistanis will benefit from it as well.Their presence in Pakistan will hardly ever cross 50,000 at most and i would be very surprised if it goes above that. There just isn’t the willingness of either government to accommodate more than that or enough economic activity to absorb more than that. The Chinese government wont let too many Chinese into Pakistan out of fear that attacks on them could promote a severe backlash among the Chinese public back home and force pressure on Chinese government. Pakistan also doesn’t want too many either as the security costs and government capacity to provide a secure and productive environment to Chinese citizens in Pakistan would be too strained.Both countries value their diplomatic ties too much to allow security threats to Chinese citizens in Pakistan from straining the relationship. It’s a hard fact that migrant buildups of foreign citizens in a country can strain relationships between governments. Government to Government interaction instead becomes defined more by how citizens of the expat community are treated rather than what mutually beneficial relationship both governments can develop. Normally this tends to happen once an expat community crosses the half a million or million mark, depending on host nations population and compatibility of the cultures of host and destination countries. Good examples of such strain might be Bangladeshi migrants going illegally to Indian Bengal which has strained relations between both countries. Or Turkish-German migrant issues causing diplomatic tension. (i welcome corrections here).ConclusionSo to conclude:Pakistan’s culture and society have been consistently undergoing massive changes since 1947. We have undergone change after change in social and cultural mindsets either across the entire nation or in large regional sections. These socio-cultural changes have been through migration, returning labor, foreign funding or the onset of mass media and mass linkages. So the original 47 cultural landscape has long been changed almost 6 times till now. This is part and parcel with out historical and geographical heritage as a crossing point between civilizations. No big deal, its a part of national existence and heritage. This might be difficult for a country that hasnt experienced numerous large scale migrations or social changes across it’s territories, but for us Pakistanis: We are used to it. Its part of our identity and what defines us.The Chinese expat community is unlikely to cross 50,000 and i would be very surprised if it does. This is due to both governments not wanting to put too many Chinese citizens in harms way as it would create undue pressure on both governments. Such a small expat community will impact culture in a few cities maybe, and not in a massive way even. Nothing more.Even if it does cross the 50,000 mark, the effects will be similar to what we saw in the Urdu speaking Mohajir community and Bengali community of migrants. Urban communities centered around Lahore and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, forming a business class, probably backing the PML-N (the ones who become citizens and voters that is), bringing Chinese language to the cities they settle in similar to how Lucknow Urdu and Bengali found homes in Karachi and continuing the current development trend of mass development in urban areas with lower priority for rural areas. The push for a strong centralized government with less autonomy for provinces will gain a boost from Chinese communities whose political dynamics will favor this, similar to how we saw with the Bengali and Mohajir migrations. Might even see the post of Mayor gain growing political clout as Lahore, Islamabad, Pindi begin to host more Chinese migrants.We’ve adopted a few traits from each of the 5 waves i mentioned preceding the current Chinese wave. Some of them positive (Urban development, entrepreneurial business class challenging the land owning, feudal class, higher educated foreign migrants boosting local economies). And some of them negative (conservatism, violence, law and order problems). The Chinese migration wave would mostly skew towards the positive. Pakistani women would take advantage of the freedom afforded to Chinese women in the cities to make their presence known in public spheres as well. Urban residents will benefit from the city improvements made for Chinese citizens. Our society will be exposed to a wider variety of religious beliefs, similar to how the Musharraf-PPP era bought us into greater contact with Sikh and Hindu beliefs.We’re a pretty new nation with a somewhat hybrid existence. The Chinese wave will be one more shade of color in our history of existence as a nation state. Who knows. Maybe in the future we will see an Iranian wave by 2025. And a Russian wave by 2035. This is just what being a part of Pakistan is all about.

Bless Your Heart Burgers | David L. ReamerThese days it's difficult NOT to find yourself in the general vicinity of an outstanding burger. Americans' love of all forms of beef between buns has grown so passionate that it seems like every restaurant that opens feels compelled to put a burger on its menu. That's fantastic and all, but there are times when some $18 chef-driven creation (even if it tastes incredible) just won't do and you want something crafted in a place that lives and breathes ground meat. In short, you want a burger joint.The restaurants featured on this list make burgers the unquestioned stars of the show. You'll find some of the gems chosen by our national burger critic Kevin Alexander for his epic ranking of America's best burgers, and you'll also meet some other places that consistently excel at the burger game. Happy burger-questing!Recommended VideoEat ThisMake Cheeseburgers in a Muffin Tin, Because More Is Always BetterWatch MoreCole Saladino/ThrillistBill's HamburgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDubbed one of the best burgers in the Los Angeles area by our intrepid burger critic, this little burger shack offers one of those old-school, no-nonsense California burgers served up by its namesake grillmaster, who has spent half a decade flipping deliciously thing and juicy burgers and serving them up with a side of endearingly crotchety attitude. Consider that charming gruffness extra seasoning to go with the flavor on that well-worn flat-top, which imbues those burgers with their buttery greatness. Go with a double stacked with grilled onions, molten American cheese, and a pile of iceberg. Accept no substitutes. And make no substitutions. No sense getting on Bill’s nerves. -- Andy KryzaDavid L ReamerBless Your Heart BurgersPortland, OregonPortland super chef John Gorham has long been a master of the bistro burger, variations of which have long been fixtures of his beloved Tasty & Sons, Tasty & Alder, and Toro Bravo. So when he announced he was opening up a burgers-only stand in a Downtown food hall last year, expectations were high. Gorham more than delivered, though not in the expected manner. BYH has more in common with a joint like Five Guys than a four-star restaurant, and the world is all the better for it. Loose-ground burgers, fat-and-char-pocked patties come crispy and messy, especially when you get them Carolina burger with chili, slaw, and house-made pickles. Still, the simple double -- glued together with American cheese and stacked on a potato roll, as all good things should be -- is on its own arguably the best grab-and-go burger in the Pacific Northwest. -- AKLAURA SUMRAK/THRILLISTBrooks' Sandwich ShopCharlotte, North CarolinaDon't let the moniker fool you -- Brooks' is very much a burger joint, and has been since twin brothers David and Scott (Brooks, obviously) opened it in 1973. The little red shack draws Carolinians of all stripes looking to experience arguably the finest burger in either Carolina, with a craggy char that immediately gives way juicy perfection. If you want to go "all the way," your burger will come topped with mustard, raw onion, and a helping of their other specialty, a wonderfully smoky chili that intermingles magically with that aforementioned patty. -- MLThrillist VideoBurgerFuelIndianapolis, IndianaIf you're from New Zealand, BurgerFuel is probably old news for you. But our audience research tells us many of you are NOT from New Zealand, which recently decided to make its first foray into the American market in... Indianapolis? The grass-fed patties come adorned with some familiar accoutrements, and some less-common options like grated beetroot with chia seeds that actually complements the rich beef shockingly well. You're onto something, Kiwis. And sure, New Zealand didn't invent the idea of the caramel milkshake, but it's damn good here. And it's available in soy! For real though, the veggie options are shockingly robust here if you're trying to placate a vegan friend while feeding your carnivorous urges. Hey, we've all been there. -- Matt LynchCherry CricketCherry CricketDenver, ColoradoOne-hundred-seventy-five steps from Cherry Cricket (we counted), a restaurant serves kombucha and quinoa bowls. That's emblematic of Cherry Creek -- dining establishments aim to attract the moneyed clientele that lives nearby. Cherry Cricket is not that. It's a gathering spot for all of Denver. And even after it closed due to a fire and reopened in April 2017, it retains that divey, old-school vibe -- and also, thankfully, the huge fish tank anchoring the middle of the restaurant. And, of course, a burger that's become a Denver institution. A juicy, half-pound Cricket Burger is the move, customized with peanut butter (a popular choice) or more standard fixin's like bacon or avocado (33 in total, we counted). There’s a monthly rotating signature burger, but the best burger here is the one you order. Just like it’s always been. -- Lee BreslouerrelatedRochester Eats GarbageCourtesy of Chris Madrid'sChris Madrid'sSan Antonio, TexasChris Madrid opened his eponymous restaurant in 1977 and grew it into one of Texas' most beloved burger institutions before passing away in 2012. But his legacy lives on in the form of the ever-present crowds lining up to get their hands on a macho-sized burger (that's Chris Madrid's speak for "large"). Get the tostada burger (you know what size to get) and marvel at the cascading layer of melted Cheddar masking the refried beans and onions topping a burger that refuses to be contained by its bun. Top it with some of their pico de gallo. Take a bite. Repeat. Nap. -- MLCourtesy of The Company BurgerThe Company BurgerNew Orleans, LouisianaOur national burger critic (and other) have tried, and failed, to challenge The Company Burger's place at the top of New Orleans' burger hierarchy -- it's become every bit as a must-do New Orleans pit stop for visitors as the obligatory Cafe Du Monde beignets. The core components are nothing flashy -- thin patties expertly griddled to medium, house bread-and-butter pickles, cooked red onion, and American cheese. You can embellish it as you choose at their condiment bar that has assorted mayos and other fixin's, so don't screw it up. Just kidding, it's pretty much impossible to screw this up. -- MLKevin Alexander/ThrillistFred's Meat & BreadAtlanta, GeorgiaTo be fair, Fred's offers up a lot of "meat and bread" options beyond its burger, but the Burger Stack here is the undeniable star and the best reason to visit Atlanta's popular Krog Street Market. Atlanta's best burger tastes, as our national burger critic put it, "like a grilled cheese with meat inside it," with bread-and-butter pickles punctuating the richness and a sesame seed bun doing an admirable job attempting to contain all the cheesy, greasy protein. Once you've had it you may find yourself wanting to return to try the cheesesteak or the chicken Parm, but odds are strong to quite strong you'll buckle in the heat of the moment and have another go round with the Burger Stack. -- MLSara Norris/ThrillistGabby's Burgers & FriesNashville, TennesseeOpened by a restaurant vet who wanted to spend a little more time with his family, Gabby's thankfully also spends some time cranking out some of Nashville's finest burgers, with the signature Gabby consisting of two gloriously cheesed up patties nestled within a pillowy bun (though our resident critic is partial to the more understated, single-patty Seamus). If you're the sort of person who refuses to be contained by such binary options, there's a whole swath of burger creations on their password-protected "Secret Menu," containing more elaborate burger artistry conceived by regulars and also famous people like Michael Symon. The password is -- oh come on, what's the fun in that? Hint: If you have rudimentary Googling abilities you can likely suss it out. -- MLrelated14 Midwest Restaurant Chains the Entire Country NeedsKelly Sterling/ThrillistGilbert's 17th Street GrillFort Lauderdale, FloridaIf you’ve seen even five minutes of Claws you know the best things in Florida all come in strip malls. Whether that’s Medicare-defrauding nail salons, or in the case of Gilbert’s, flame-broiled hamburgers.This spot tucked in a Broward County strip mall is a family-run Florida gem, where mom greets you at the register with something witty and occasionally derogatory, while her son works the grill in the back. On that grill you’ll find big half-pound certified Angus patties, billowing smoke into the Harbor Shops parking lot, and daring everyone at the Orangetheory next door to come negate their workout. The basic LTO is all you need here, as the meat seasoning and expert grilling speak for themselves. But if you wanna get fancy, the crumbled blue cheese burger ain’t bad. Even vegetarians love this place, as it has, as one vegetarian told me, “the only portobello mushroom burger I’ve had that actually tastes good.” The fries are all hand cut, and the zany desserts are almost as much of a draw as the meat, beckoning to diners with pretzel-and-fudge-topped cookies from a display case next to the always-busy line. -- Matt MeltzerCourtesy of Grill MarksGrill MarksGreenville, South CarolinaA friend of mine who lives in Greenville sent me a Grill Marks Instagram post touting what can only be described as the greatest cultural contribution to ever come out of South Carolina: the Jägermeister milkshake. By the time I got around to visiting, it was sadly off the menu. And boy am I glad it was. Because that shake probably would have filled me to the point I’d never have tried the burgers, and those are the real stars of the show.They’re all chopped certified Angus beef, not ground, so the texture of the patty is fuller, richer, meatier. And they start at $6.79 (for a measly 4 bucks you can upgrade to a DeBragga New York Butcher dry-aged patty, rendering toppings needless). The creations are pretty spectacular, ranging from the French Connection with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, Brie, and cabernet ketchup, to the Hot Mess, which adds a hot dog to two patties. But the best hamburger I’ve had anywhere, ever, is the Café Au Poivre, a coffee-and-peppercorn-crusted patty topped with cremini mushrooms and au poivre sauce. It’s as close to putting a perfect steak dinner on a bun as I’ve ever seen. And made me completely forget about the lack of Jäger shakes. -- MMCrystal LudwickGrind Burger KitchenLouisville, KentuckyLiz and Jesse Huot are among the many restaurant owners across the country who translated a food truck with a rabid following into a brick-and-mortar establishment with a still-rabid following and far less likelihood of suffering a flat tire. If you like to play chef you can go your own route here in adorning the one-third-pound patties, grass-fed, and ground daily in-house, but you might want to just trust them and try the B&B. It has thick slabs of gooey Brie enveloping crisp bacon, with bright, spicy habanero jam cutting through what would otherwise be excessive richness. It's not your classic cheese and pickles, but it all works beautifully. -- MLCourtesy of HiHoHiHo CheeseburgerSanta Monica, CaliforniaHaving debuted just this past summer, this unassuming burger spot near the beach in LA has big-time backers (they’ve got some of the same people behind them as the beloved sushi chain Sugarfish), so it's no surprise that their 100% grass-fed wagyu patties are among the best new bites in the city. They have a thin, griddled patty and an In-N-Out-style presentation that next-levels the beloved chain’s flavor burst. Also not to be missed: their hand-cut fries and seriously thick shakes. -- Jeff MillerrelatedThe Surprising, Secret Origins of Fruit Roll-UpsKEVIN ALEXANDER/THRILLISTHubcap GrillHouston, TexasHubcap Grill has grown into a mini-Houston burger empire over the years, with a handful of locations and even an airport outpost. That kind of expansion puts them teetering on the edge of having grown into too much of a powerhouse for a list such as this, but the taste hasn't suffered in the slightest, and who doesn't want to be able to enjoy a transcendent burger at the airport in place of a combo meal of Kind bars and crippling loneliness? Where were we? Oh yeah, the patties here are big, hand-formed, and gloriously griddled, meaning they need to be paired with substantial toppings like substantially thick caramelized onions and a structurally sound yet pleasing bun that will haunt your dreams. -- MLShana Anderson/ThrillistKeller's Drive-InDallas, TexasThere are fancier burgers in Dallas than Keller's. There are most certainly more expensive burgers in Dallas, where they invariably check in at less than 3 bucks. But, as our intrepid burger critic discovered, there are few experiences more rewarding than discovering the half-century old charms of the diner-style burgers at this classic drive-in, jukebox and all. -- MLDAVID SZYMANSKI/THRILLISTKopp's Frozen CustardMilwaukee, WisconsinDon't let the moniker fool you -- Kopp's is very much a burger joint, although the burgers and the custard are by no means mutually exclusive experiences. And yes, my most visceral Kopp's memory consists of watching a friend of mine lose a bet to her husband that she could consume 10 of their (also excellent) grilled cheeses in a single sitting -- she's vegetarian and topped out at seven. But my SECOND most visceral memory is the first time I took a bite of their burger, which at first glance looks like nothing more than your classic diner double adorned with the requisite vegetation, but upon further review has that magical alchemy of melty cheese, glutenous bun and perfectly seasoned patties that only the greats possess. Yeah, I still had some custard, but the burger was satisfying enough that I could have done without it. But, c'mon, custard! -- MLKevin Alexander/ThrillistLoretta's NorthwesternerSeattle, WashingtonServed up in a tiny little dive bar in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood across the Duwamish, Emerald City’s finest burger’s a thing of charred, simplistic beauty, a humble little number that at first looks, in size and construction, like a standard fast-food burger. But with the first bite, you’ll notice the magical alchemy achieved between the slightly crispy edges, the raw onions, special sauce, buttery bun, and bright-yellow American cheese. On second bite, the juiciness of the center kicks it into overdrive. The next three-to-four bites might be a blur. And suddenly, you find yourself in a dark, busy bar with an empty beer, a greasy plate, and anticipation for when the next one will arrive. And then the next. -- AKrelatedPawhuska or Bust: A Journey to the Heart of Pioneer Woman CountryROSH SILLARS/THRILLISTMiller's BarDearborn, MichiganIn the years since 1947, a lot has changed in the Detroit area, but through thick and thin, one thing has remained a constant: the burger at Miller’s Bar. You want some fancy burger variant? Go to Redcoat, yuppie. Here you get a perfectly cooked medium burger with a slab of Velveeta and white onions stacked on a steamed bun that barely holds its own against the cascade of magnificent juice and cheese product that erupts with each bite. It’s served “commando style” on wax paper at a joint where you order at the bar and nobody keeps track of what you had. They still have the honor system. And they still don’t take kindly to stupid questions. Nor do they have to. When you’ve spent the better part of a century adhering unflinchingly to what you’ve been doing right all along, you do things as you please. -- AKNationNationCincinnati, OhioNation derives its name from fervent temperance movement advocate Carrie Nation, whose hatchet-wielding expeditions destroyed more than a few American taverns in her heyday. And sure, there's more than a hint of irony in invoking her name in an establishment that ably represents the ales of one of America's most underappreciated beer cities, but there's nothing funny about the burgers. The signature Nation burger takes a just right-sized 6-ounce brisket-enhanced patty with smoked Cheddar, crisp onion strings, horseradish aioli on a buttery challah bun. Oh, there's also whiskey BBQ sauce on it. So fine, it's a little funny. -- MLKevin Alexander/ThrillistNic's GrilOklahoma City, OklahomaIf you have a deep and abiding love for history, you should definitely make your way out to El Reno, Oklahoma and get a taste of the Sooner State's much-loved onion burger in the town where it all started. However, if you're simply looking for the absolute most jaw-droppingly good burger in the state (and one that's still amply loaded with onions per local custom), head to Nic's, (probably) wait in line, and wait for the man himself to make you one of his burger masterpieces. -- MLCole Saladino/ThrillistPetey's BurgerQueens, New YorkLeave it to New York to take one of California's greatest culinary institutions… and make it better. The East Coast (sadly) does not have In-N-Out Burger. But we do have Petey's -- the Queens-based burger joint that (arguably!) does a "West Coast" burger even better than their left coast counterparts. Yeah, I said it. With two locations in Queens, Petey's has been slinging their Cali-style burgers -- think thin, juicy, double-stacked patties, Russian dressing, thick slices of American cheese, sharp onions -- since 2008 in a pair of Queens locations. It's a low-key, classic burger joint that will remind all Californians of home, and assure all New Yorkers they aren't really missing anything they can't get out here... except sunshine and palm trees, of course. Oh, and their fries are WAY better, too. -- Wil FultonrelatedThe 19 Types of Food Snobs, Ranked by ObnoxiousnessCole Saladino/ThrillistPie 'n BurgerPasadena, CaliforniaA Pasadena institution since 1963, Pie 'n Burger is the picture of a perfect California burger, one that our critic called the best in burger-rich LA. You won’t find a lot of surprises here: It’s an asymmetrically squished, thin patty on a buttery bun loaded with a thick pile of iceberg, a couple of pickles, tomato, and a blanket of Thousand Island, with melted American acting as the glue holding the meat together after it gets its ass kicked on the grill. But here’s the thing: You don’t need surprises when you have one of America's perfect diner burgers, paired up with the kind of pie that Norman Rockwell probably envisioned while painting on an empty stomach. -- AKApril Greer/ThrillistRay's Hell BurgerArlington, VirginiaIt's been a bit of an odyssey for the DC-area burger institution, which has undergone a series of legal and landlord disputes, that have left the location in DC proper (the others were in Virginia) as the only outpost to secure the burger that President Obama occasionally deployed for diplomacy. But you don't need to worry about that. All you need to worry about is the fact that those famous burgers -- hand-trimmed and ground in-house thanks to all the beef know-how that comes from being siblings with Ray's The Steaks -- remains a worthy DC institution. Whether you're looking to do it simply like the classically inclined The Mack or go for more elaborate toppings like bone marrow or cognac and sherry sautéed mushrooms, you're in able burger hands. -- MLTrevor Raab/ThrillistSketch BurgerPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaYou may find yourself distracted by the colorful drawings from patrons adorning pretty much every spare inch of wall space in this Fishtown mainstay. That distraction will last only until your burger arrives, a hulking half-pounder that just manages to keep it together beneath whatever cheese or toppings you deem worthy of coming in between said patty and its locally baked country white bun from Le Bus. Maybe you're a harissa aioli type. Maybe salsa verde and a fried egg is more your jam. Maybe spice frightens you and you just want some American cheese and pickles. However you play it, the best burger in Philadelphia will shine, both metaphorically and on your greasy fingertips. -- MLCourtesy of Small ChevalSmall ChevalChicago, IllinoisOne could arguably call Small Cheval's older sibling Au Cheval a burger joint, given the way its signature burger became a nationwide sensation that still inspires two-hour waits. But the burger is still but a single item on a wide-ranging menu (even if just about everyone orders it). Small Cheval, meanwhile, is a burger joint through and through, and delivers the beefy, pickle and dijonnaise-laden, "are you sure there isn't some kind of illegal drug in this" pleasure of Au Cheval with a fraction of the wait time. It's a younger sibling worthy of your attention. -- MLrelatedHow the Explosive 'Pop Rocks and Coke' Legend Destroyed an Iconic Candy BrandErika MooreThe StandPhoenix, ArizonaBeloved by Phoenix residents and (probably?) Stephen King, The Stand became an instant hit when it opened in 2013, spawning an offshoot in Scottsdale that dabbles in both burgers and tacos, but the original is all about the burger, ground daily-in house and topped with lettuce and tomato, kosher dills, and Stand Sauce -- similar to your typical catch-all burger sauce, but a fine rendition of it. The burger comes with thinly sliced raw onion, but upgrading to caramelized is a wise move, as is pairing said burger with a salted dulce de leche shake and a mound of hand-cut fries. -- MLKevin Alexander/ThrillistTookie's Burgers & MoreSeabrook, TexasThe “& More” part of Tookie’s refers to its robust assortment of items ranging from hand-battered moss sticks to a killer Buffalo chicken sandwich and a formidable chicken-fried steak on a bun. But you’ll very likely never make it that far, and it doesn’t matter: The smashed, crispy and charred burgers at this Houston-adjacent destination are worth the price of omission. You can get them in all shapes and sizes, with standouts including the Squealer with bacon ground up with the beef, or a monstrous number loaded up with the joint’s incredible chili. Still, even without the bells and whistles, the basic Tookie’s cheeseburger is enough to make you forget out the rest of the menu. -- AKSHANLEY COX/THRILLISTTown TopicKansas City, MissouriYes, the prices on the burgers have increased slightly since Claude Sparks began slinging them for a nickel in 1937. But the taste hasn't. Or, it TASTES like it probably hasn't -- we weren't there in 1937. But, the bottom line is you can still get one of the finest renditions of a diner burger in America 24/7 in downtown Kansas City for less than four bucks, and we hope that never changes. -- MLRay PatzschkeTriple XXXWest Lafayette, IndianaTriple XXX is as much of a Purdue tradition as breakfast club at Harry's Chocolate Shop and/or making fun of Tom Crean. Indiana's oldest-drive in, surprisingly family-friendly Triple XXX has a robust lineup of burgers made from house-ground sirloin (they call them chop steak for a reason), many of them named for Boilermaker greats. The peanut butter-laden Duane Purvis All-American is definitely a favorite, while the Bernie Flowers employs the tangy zip of Miracle Whip. But the undeniable griddled beefiness of the patty is the common denominator they all share. Wash it down with some of their house-recipe root beer and Boiler Up. -- MLrelatedApples, RankedDave Baldwin/ThrillistWhite HutSpringfield, MassachusettsWe could write many words about this long-running, much-loved Western Mass burger staple, but it just so happens that the thin, onion-laden burgers of White Hut were the first burger love of Thrillist burger critic Kevin Alexander, and he has written more eloquently on the subject than we could ever possibly hope to. -- MLZoey KleinWhite MannaHackensack, New JerseyNot to be confused with Jerseys City's remarkably similar, but separately owned and operated White Mana (one "n"), this old-timey burger joint on the banks on the Hackensack River has been a legendary greasy spoon since 1946, specializing in what can best be described as ooey-gooey, absurdly juicy, retro burger heaven. There's not a lot of room to sit inside the eternally packed, Paramount-manufactured diner. Nor is there ever much space to spare on the grill, as it's constantly packed with a pastiche of sizzling onions, balls of meat, and perfectly sized potato buns. This won't be the most comfortable dining experience of your life. You'll feel like you stepped back in time, and brought a crowd of 20 strangers with you along the way. But, you will have one of the best burgers of your lifetime. And isn't that worth any temporary suffering? -- WF

A delivery service is a business that almost anyone can start. Such a service is one that can offered to business needing supplies documents delivered or those needing personal errands to be run. The start-up costs for a delivery business are small, and regardless of your niche, you have to treat it like any business by first developing a comprehensive business plan and making a research into the niche you will be going to.What Does It Take to Start a Delivery Business?Depending on the state or county you will be operating from, you will need to find out the licenses or permits that will be needed before starting out. However, majority of your business will be done outside your home or office, as you will most likely be out delivering your packages, and will need your home or office to keep documents and store packages.When starting off, you not only will need car insurance if you will be using your car; but you will also need to make a list of the businesses in your area that you believe will benefit from your delivery service. They could be grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, flower shops, offices, gift shops, or even hospitals. Apart from these places, you can also consider senior centers and consider delivering to seniors who can’t move. You would also have to consider pricing your services appropriately depending on your clients.So, if you are looking to start a lucrative delivery business, then you may want to consider some of these business ideas that are being listed below.50 Delivery Business Ideas That Can Make You a MillionaireLegal Notice DeliveryThe service of a notice is often a key step in creating, exercising, maintaining or terminating legal rights pursuant to a lease, a contract for the sale of property or an option agreement. Key examples include, notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act, break notices, court appearances, and option notices.As one going into this niche, you have to understand the importance of notices, and make sure that a notice is served strictly in accordance with the relevant requirements is essential. Failure to follow this strict requirement might lead to consequences. You would have to work closely with law offices and attorneys in your region.2. Print DeliveryThis kind of delivery business that specializes in print jobs, which could range from business cards, canvas, fliers, handbills, and others. You would have to understand that with this business it is important that clients get their jobs on time. To help you out, you can set time frames for job delivery. The time frames would depend on whether the order delivery was directly from the store, or whether you were contacted to handle the delivery by the owner of the printed jobs.Your charges will depend on your clients and the kind of jobs that you will be delivering. You would have to work closely with print jobs and advertising agencies too.3. Machinery Hauler BusinessMachinery hauling refers to heavy equipment. Any entrepreneur going into this business would need not only a large truck for hauling but also enough capital for insurance, licenses and permit. Heavy machinery is often required by construction companies, mining companies, and other such companies like that.You would need to thoroughly research into this area properly, and ensure that you deliver the equipment as at when need and within the time schedule.4. Grocery DeliveryDelivering groceries is convenient for some people as it is inconvenient for other people. Time is precious to most people as their jobs make them busy and they will gladly pay extra bucks to have their grocery delivered to them.You would need to have several coolers to keep the grocery fresh, frozen and cool especially in hot weather. You would need a cell phone, car for delivery, and a website, though this is optional. In setting your prices, find out the rates your competitors are setting and charge yours accordingly.5. Egg Delivery BusinessEgg is a product that is consumed both adults and children as it can be fried, cooked, toasted, and used for other means such as health. If you start your own egg delivery, you can be assured of being in business as long as you want, as new markets would continually open up for you once clients see how reliable you are.The demand for eggs not only stops with individuals but with businesses too, such as hotels and restaurants. In starting this business, you would need to partner with as many local farmers as possible, depending on the demand. Also, you would need a truck or car to safely deliver the eggs.6. Furniture Delivery and Assembly BusinessIf you are a handy person and have a truck and basic tools, then starting a furniture delivery and assembly business is the perfect new venture for you. The business can be managed from home, so that your overhead costs are at a minimum.Before starting out however, contact your local furniture and office supply stores to see if they are already providing their customers with a delivery and assembly option. If they aren’t, strike a deal to provide their customers with the business. Another company to partner with is a moving truck company, as they are usually moving lots of furniture from one place to another.7. Sandwich and Salad Delivery BusinessThis is an inexpensive business to go into and has the potential of generating good revenue for you weekly. Ideally, you would have to establish a sandwich route in office districts or industrial districts of a community or city, as this would enable that you already have a large number of customers.If you won’t be making the sandwiches yourself, you could partner with a catering service or restaurant that will supply the sandwiches and salad on a regular basis, while you build a customer base to purchase the sandwiches and salads.8. Bread and Milk Delivery ServiceIf you are looking into a profitable business venture and that will provide you with a steady income, then the delivery of bread and milk is sure to guarantee you that, as almost everyone eats bread and milk.Once you start this business, the most important thing you would have to consider is to make sure that the product from a trusted manufacturer, so as to ensure the freshness and quality of your delivery. The essential factor to consider here is that you would need to be waking up early so as to ensure that your customers get their breakfast early enough. You would need a reliable vehicle to be successful in this business.9. Computer Delivery and Assembly ServiceIn starting out this business, the best way is to establish joint ventures with retailers of new and secondhand computer systems and equipment. You could also consider marketing additional products and services along with the delivery and assembly service, which could include computer security items retail, computer cleaning services, as well as software installations and other kinds of services.Operating the computer delivery and assembly service will require that you have knowledge of computers and software. Handling this business properly could yield enough revenue.10. Online Ordering SystemThis is a process that allows customers order for what they want online; choose the items they want, a delivery time and a store location. This kind of business will require more than one person involved, so that one handles the online orders, while the other delivers.This is also known as a convenience kind of business, where customers get to decide what item is convenient for them plus the delivery time as well.11. Coffee Delivery BusinessCoffee is one breakfast beverage that people love to take in the morning. Most people love to start their morning with a fresh brew of coffee, which is why the coffee delivery business is a great business that will be of immense benefit to people. You could deliver to offices and help employers keep their employees happy.The most important factor in starting this business is the location, if you do not have a strategic location, having the best coffee in the world would not matter, if you would not be able to deliver to people that would want it on time. Also, you have to ensure that you have different tastes and flavors of coffee.12. Clothing Subscription ServicesThis is a service for those who need little help with their wardrobe. The way which people can shop has changed over the past few years, with a variety of subscription websites now existing to allow people set their preference and receive new shipments of clothing bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly.An entrepreneur starting this business has to ensure that he or she aggressively sources for clients both offline and online, as business will only begin to grow few years after customers might have known about it.13. Eyeglasses Delivery BusinessAround 20% of the entire population of the world needs correction eyeglasses at certain times of their life, hence, starting off this business has a lot of potentials. In starting off this business, you would need to deliver the eyeglasses to the correct owners and get a commission for doing so. You would need a bicycle, motorcycle or a car and a cell phone.14. Fruit Delivery BusinessThis is for those who want fresh fruits that are organic and straight from the orchard or farm. Customers get to select the fruits they want, and you partner with the locals to inspect the fruits and ensure that you will be delivering only fresh fruits to your customers.In this business, you would need a cell phone and a reliable car to be able to deliver the fruits to your customers when and where they would need them. You can get your clients to set up a standing order, that way you get to deliver the fruits at a scheduled time.15. Chuck Wagon BusinessChuck Wagons are converted delivery step vans. Chuck wagons are everywhere and this type of business venture can be regarded as very easy. You can get an enclosed trailer and convert it to a chuck wagon, and equip it with fryers and grills. You can also purchase an already fitted chuck wagon to use.This business is flexible in terms of hours and location; your location can be anywhere. As an entrepreneur starting out, you will need to acquire a vendor’s permit and health board certificate to be able to operate.16. Bottled Water Delivery BusinessIt is estimated that half of the 6 billion people living on earth have no access to clean water, which is why a lot of people are forced to buy water especially to drink; and due to the fact that water is drunk everyday especially as doctors and fitness experts advise people to drink at least 8 glasses a day, this is not a business that would be stopping anytime soon.If you want to go into this business, apart from obtaining a business license in order to operate, you would need to establish a consistent billing plan that will ensure that your customers continue to patronize your services, and also be consistent in your delivery of the water to your customers.17. Pizza Delivery BusinessStarting a pizza business delivery business is not only a profitable kind of business because of the high yields in profit margin, but it is a popular choice of food deliveries. If you enjoy unique creations and like to cook, you would find the pizza delivery business to be an enjoyable venture.You first have to develop a comprehensive business plan, where you will outline your ideas, objectives, obstacles and possible pitfalls that you might encounter. After getting a good location, you would need to prepare a menu and tweak them to the standard your customers would enjoy.18. Transplant Organ Courier ServiceTransplant organ courier services are those that are employed by donor agencies and hospitals to help transfer organs from hospital to hospital. As a courier in this kind of business, you will be required to use different means of transport from cars and airplanes so that the organs can be carried in small containers full of ice, and delivered on time to where it is needed.In starting this business, it would require that you meet certain strict requirements and have special licenses from the state you would be operating on.19. Laboratory Test DeliveryThe healthcare industry is changing dramatically, as more and more people are being urged to take responsibility for their health, which calls for more people needing their blood work or other kinds of tests done. Usually, the tests results are regarded as private documents, but there are so many factors that can cause one not to be around to take their tests, which is where a delivery service for laboratory results comes into play.In starting this business, you would require a several licenses and permits, as you will be delivering results to other healthcare facilities and individuals.20. Pet Food Delivery BusinessAccording to the American Pet Products Association, 71.4 million homes own a pet, with 93.6 million cats and 77.7 million dogs. The total expenditure for the pet industry exceeds $45.5 billion. Annually, each pet household spends $229 on dog food and $203 on cat food. This makes this industry perfect for any serious entrepreneur.All you would need to start this business is a cell phone, a computer, and a reliable van. You can work from home, and use your garage as a storage space for ordered bulk products. You also do not need to limit your services to food only, as you could deliver toys, litters, treats and food bowls as well.21. Community Delivery ServiceIf you have a cell phone to handle customers calls and a reliable means of transportation, you can offer clients in your community convenient and fast delivery services that can encompass a whole lot of services such as spirits, dry cleaning, fast foods, event tickets, medications, groceries, flowers, pet foods and anything else imaginable that can be delivered.The business would require that you put your management and marketing skills to work. You could also subcontract certain tasks to others and then split the revenue according to an agreed split rate.22. Auto Parts DeliveryAuto parts delivery is an intense business due to the high rate of competition but it is a lucrative business as well. To be successful in this business, you would need to achieve all the necessary requirements necessary for you to start.To start this business, several factors need to be considered. You first need to research on the local auto service market. Research will help you learn who your strongest competitors are. Secondly, you will need to pick a strategic location, where customers can see your business and contact you when necessary.23. Balloon Delivery ServiceBefore starting a balloon delivery business, you will need to determine exactly what balloons you’d want to be selling to your customers, and the areas you would like to cover. It’d be best though if you start small, and work your way outward as your business grows in size.Depending on your budget, get what you need first. Contact potential clients and tell them about your business. Ensure that you develop a logo and catchy name for your business.24. Office Supply StoreDelivering to an office is a recession proof business because offices need a regular supply to cater to their various needs day-to-day such as ink, paper, paper clips, and so many other things. This business is a lucrative and sustainable business for any serious entrepreneur.In starting this business, you will have to estimate the start-up costs, write your business plan and obtain your financing. You will also need to find wholesale suppliers and partner with them to be able to deliver regularly at offices.25. Liquor Delivery Service BusinessThe liquor delivery business has the right yield for the right entrepreneur, and is quite recession proof. While most service based industries tend to suffer during economic downturns, this has not affected the demand for liquor which remains high. The downside of this business is that it is a regulated service industry and is subject to variable regulatory concerns depending on the city one is operating in.Home delivery of liquor is a niche market that has remained controversial since it is susceptible to abuse as it can be delivered to minors. If you are starting up this business, you will need to accommodate several limitations such as the time liquor can be delivered, the amount you can deliver, the age of the delivery person, and the documentation requirement for the recipient.26. Air Freight BusinessStarting this kind of business is not for the faint of heart or an unserious entrepreneur. This is a high tech, expensive and somewhat complicated business. You can enter this business either as a commercial cargo carrier or as a freight forwarder. If you intend to be a cargo carrier, you would need a plane or fleet of planes to be able to carry cargo from one destination to another. A freight forwarder on the other hand will need just the use of a commercial carrier.You would need to carry out a thorough research on this kind of business, and a business plan as well. Also there are certain requirements that you might be required to fulfill, like procuring papers to allow you move the goods.27. School Supply BusinessA school supply business can be a traditional brick and mortar business or an online business. Your supply and delivery store should be capable of delivering supplies to schools where and when they are needed. You would need to approach schools and ask if they have a supply service, if they do not, you could then fill up the gap.In order to start a school supply business, you would need to get a great location, suitable budget, and a reliable wholesale supplier. Your delivery system would have to be very reliable.28. Flyer Delivery BusinessBusinesses and organizations use fliers as a means of promoting their brands, for sales and specials, and for any upcoming events. Flyers are an inexpensive way of spreading marketing message to the target markets. If you are going to be starting this kind of business, you would need to have a cell phone and a reliable means of transport.29. School Bus ServicesA school bus is very important especially for parents who don’t have any other means of taking their children to school. If you are living in a neighborhood that has a lots of students, this is the opportunity you need at starting this business, and making the business a success.You will need a vehicle to deliver the children to either their homes or the school. You will also need to find out the requirements and licenses that will be required from you, especially as you would be handling so many young children at once. You would also need to ensure that your vehicle is safe in transporting children.30. Restaurant Delivery Service BusinessAccording to the Food and Nutrition website, nearly 60% of every dollar spent on food is spent on food consumed outside the home. Restaurants not only wait for customers to come to their establishments, they are also offering prepared food ready to heat and eat at home for customers that require such services.In starting this business, you would have to decide on the delivery area, you intend to service. It’d be best if you choose an area with a high population and income that will help sustain your business. Working couples and especially upscale families are a good target niche.31. Bicycle Service CourierIn starting this business, you would need to check and see if a courier license is required in the vicinity you want to operate from. It is only after you have cleared this hurdle that you can then look into marketing your bicycle courier services.You can charge your customers similar rates as tem motorized couriers charge with more benefits accrued to you, especially as your overhead and operating costs will be a tiny fraction of motorized couriers. One person with a cell phone can handle this business, and as it expands, there can be multiple bikes with a central dispatch system.32. Newspaper Delivery ServiceThis is an old business but can still be profitable if you make a thorough research into this field. If you are determined, you can carve out a share for yourself in this market. You can create your own niche by looking for a service to add to your newspaper delivery.You will need a bicycle to be able to carry out this business successfully. You also have to work in an area, where there is scarcity of newspaper deliverers and look to make your own service stand out.33. After Hours Delivery ServiceThis is a niche kind of delivery service where customers can receive their packages after the normal delivery hours. If you are starting this kind of business, then you should be on hand to partner with courier services so as to be able to serve your customers well. You would need to have a cell phone and a car to be able to carry out this kind of business.34. Rental Table and Chair Delivery BusinessRental chairs and tables are an essential part aspect of the entertainment industry. People rent tables and chairs for small and large scale events, such as birthday parties, school reunions, meetings, seminars and conferences, or any occasion that would require the sitting of guests.In starting this business, you’d have to partner with several event planners so as to be able to help them with delivering chairs and rentals to the occasion they are in charge of.35. Medical Supply BusinessMedical professionals of all kinds from opticians to midwives, from veterinarians to dentists, all need specific supplies to be able to carry out their jobs effectively and efficiently. Most medical equipments are usually gotten from niche companies, delivering medical equipment is another niche that you can go into.To start this kind of business, you need to target a niche and decide which area you would love to deliver to. You would also need to find out the requirements and licenses from the state’s public health department that would be required from you.36. Airport Shuttle ServiceAn airport shuttle service is a very profitable business to own and operate. The largest challenge in starting this business is in acquiring an operator’s license, which is usually very difficult to obtain through the local government channels in most areas of the country.It is however not impossible to obtain an operator’s license. This kind of business is best accomplished by building alliances and partnerships with companies and local business that can supply you with customers.37. Post Office BusinessThis kind of business is ideal to start up in new communities, and many entrepreneurs are exploring this venture. If you decide to go into this business, you should carry out a thorough research so as to understand all the important details regarding the business before starting off. You will deliver letters and packages to clients.Running this kind of business will require a business plan, where you will need to indicate how you intend to run your business and attract customers.38. Dinner Ingredients DeliveryWorking couples do not want the hassles of going back home to cook up dinner after a stressful day; this is the niche that this business intends to cover. Having pre-packed ingredients for clients so that they can cook when they get home will turn a nice profit for your business.In starting this business, you would need to get the necessary food packs for the ready to cook ingredients, a cell phone and a reliable means of transport.39. Drug Delivery BusinessNo, you aren’t to deliver illegal drugs, but prescription drugs. Some sick people usually require assistance with refilling their prescriptions. Also seniors face these challenges especially when they have serious health issues. This is an opportunity market for any serious entrepreneur.However, you have to research on this business properly so you would find out the requirements, as you might need a special license to be able to handle drugs on behalf of others, which may be prone to abuse.40. Dry Cleaning DeliveryFor those with good organizational skills, and hoping to earn good money, then this business might just be the one for you. You will need to contract with dry-cleaning establishments so as to be able to comfortable deliver service to your customer. Your task will be to pick up the dirty clothes from their homes and offices, take them in for cleaning, and pick them up after servicing and returning to the rightful owners.You can choose to arrange with your customers on when you would need to be stopping by, and if you would be picking up more dirty clothes, as you return the clean ones. You could also decide to give your customers the emergency pickup option.41. Diaper Delivery ServiceBefore starting this business, it would be best if you carry out a thorough research and feasibility study as to the state or county’s requirements. Starting the business will only see you have a tiny fraction of the market, as people would only become aware of your business after a few years.You will have to determine what type of diaper will be offered in your diaper service. You will need to get the list of manufacturers who supply diapers in bulk and partner with the ones that will be favorable to your business. Most people in this business deliver cloth diapers and sanitize the diapers before delivering them. You would need to pick out a niche for yourself.42. Senior Errand Service BusinessDue to the fact that people get older, they are less capable of carrying out certain daily tasks like picking up prescription service, grocery shopping, and other such tasks. This is where the errand service comes in.Serious errand runners can make a nice profit if they are serious. To get started, you will have to decide on the legal structure and name of your business. You will also need insurance, a cell phone and a reliable means of transport to get you and your customers to whatever errands you might need to run.43. Concierge ServiceConcierges help deliver services to individuals and organizations, by ensuring that clients stay organized above the clutter of life or the environment around them. In this regard, concierges offer a service delivery business.To start this business, you have got to have a knack of ensuring your clients have it stress-free by running errands, and doing whatever is necessary.44. Flower Delivery BusinessIf you are passionate about flowers and have the skills in arranging flowers, you can start your own flower delivery business. The first thing you would need to do is to find the perfect location. You would need to find somewhere that doesn’t have the too much competition.Ensure you get the appropriate licenses and permits. You will also need to get a business phone where clients would be able to use to get in touch with you, and have you deliver flowers to them.45. Quick Messenger ServiceThis is for people who do not want to use the regular courier or errand person in getting things. This kind of service is not limited to an age group. A quick messenger service is a specialized form of delivery service and can be regarded as a niche market.46. Mail Order Catalog BusinessYou would need to develop a business plan that determines the types of products you want to sell and how your catalog will be different from other catalogs that sells the same items as yourself. You would need to research on the startup expenses that would be required to run this business.Obtain the necessary finances, and there are many ways you can do this, which is through your savings, or third parties such as fried and families or investors. After getting a good location, you would then need to source for the products that you intend to sell.47. Marijuana Delivery BusinessThe marijuana business is one that has very strict requirements and also needs a large amount of finance to start off. This should not however stop you from going into this kind of business, as you can go into marijuana delivery business.You would need a steady source of supply so that you do not run out of supply for your customers. You would be required to have a medical marijuana recommendation, and will also need to collect a standard documentation from each of the clients you deliver to.48. Lunch Delivery ServicePeople who are busy at work, seniors who barely have the time will want to be able to have their lunches according to their specification without needing to go out or pack a lunch to work. This can be done over the internet or through a call.To deliver this kind of service, you would need to partner with restaurants that can offer up different dishes where customers can choose from.49. Gift Basket Delivery BusinessA gift basket is usually a creative venture, as one has to be creative about the kind of gifts placed inside the basket. To go into this business, you would have to either start your own gift basket business or partner with those who are into the business and help them in delivering to their customers.To start this business, you would need a reliable means of transport as well as a cell phone to stay in touch with your partners and your customers as well. This is a business that can turn a nice profit for you.50. Courier ServiceAnyone can start a courier service, as long as they have a reliable means of transportation, that will enable them pick up and deliver packages each day. Your means of transportation could be a car or van, only becoming a truck when you have to deliver a large number of packages.Most people starting this business usually start from home to reduce overhead cost. You have to decide if you want to focus on residential customers, business customers or both. You can decide what kind of packages you would want to deliver and their weights too.In conclusion, even as the economy is poor, you can successfully run a delivery business. People want the ease of having things brought to their door. With a cell phone and reliable transportation, you can deliver just about anything legally imaginable for your clients.