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Start-up fund for Franco: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building

Franco has run a street-food cart for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,400 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇹 Brescia, Lombardy, Italy1,313 views
Franco Massimo Moretti
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Brescia
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Brescia. In February, a fire in the building took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,400 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,400 • Initial stock: ingredients: $650 • Shop repairs and licensing: $165 • Working capital for the first month: $185 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Regina Ingrid Amaral

    Hope things get better soon, Franco. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Shawn R. Fields

      Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 12 people at work. Blessings

      • Henry Segun Ibrahim

        You're not alone, Franco. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Kabita Samjhana RegmiAddress verified

          You're not alone, Franco. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

          • Irma Jihan Siregar

            praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Abuja this morning. Love from Abuja.

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