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Start-up fund for Lộc: reopening a roadside café after floodwater
Lộc lost an espresso machine and grinder to floodwater and needs $2,800 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States1,728 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Arlington. In February, floodwater took an espresso machine and grinder. 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 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,800 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,250
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $650
• Working capital for the first month: $360
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Lộc
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lộc
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing an espresso machine and grinder comes first ($1,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Good luck, Lộc. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Magelang.
You're not alone, Lộc. Small businesses are the heart of Arlington. Hope you're open again soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Blessings.