This research aims to:(1)describe the management of halal canteens at madrasahs in the Gresik district (2)describe the presence of madrasah canteens in the Gresik district;(3)describe the role that halal canteen management plays in preserving the madrasah canteens' continued existence in the Gresik district. This study employs a descriptive qualitative research methodology. There are two types of data sources:primary and secondary. In this study, documentation, interviews, and observation are the methods used to collect data. The three steps of the Miles Hubermen theory data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing are used in data analysis methodologies. The study's findings indicate: (1)The Gresik task force manages the Halal canteen in phases, including organizing, planning, actuating, and controlling.(2)The existence of madrasah canteens in Gresik Regency is indicated by the number of madrasah canteens in Gresik Regency that have been halal certified, so they are very enthusiastic and comply with government programs for halal certification of their products.(3)In managing halal canteens in order to maintain the existence of madrasah halal canteens in Gresik,collaboration of management principles and halal principles is needed. Management principles as a tool to achieve program goals,while halal principles are used as guidelines in running the madrasah halal canteen.Â