How Food Stall Empowerment Affects the Micro-Enterprise’s Growth, Resilience and Welfare

Abstract This study aims to determine the food stall empowerment as part of productive zakat programme affects the Micro-Enterprise’s Growth, resilience, and welfare in Mojokerto City. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The research location was determined using a purposive method, namely the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) in Mojokerto City. The study used structural equation modeling with the Part Least Square approach. Based on the results of the research analysis, this study found that the food stall empowerment as part of productive zakat programme has a significant positive effect on Micro-Enterprise’s Growth, resilience, and mustahik welfare. In addition, micro-business growth and resilience variables also have a significant positive effect on the welfare of micro entreprise. Productive zakat programs in food stall establishment that provide capital and intensive assistance can increase micro-business growth, resilience, and mustahik welfare. Social support and a supportive environment also played an essential role in achieving these results.