Kansas City Westside Cafe Shares World Cup Disappointment

It's official and trending on local social media . . . 

KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ SEYZ WORLD CUP SUFFERS SALES FAIL!!! 

Update . . . Tonight even local news has confirmed the local sadness . . . 

Fox4KC: ‘People aren’t out’: Local businesses report sales drop amid World Cup

Even the most dedicated hype-beasts in Kansas City have noted this tragic declaration that contradicts all of the propaganda on the local news . . . Check-it: 

"For months, small businesses across Kansas City prepared for FIFA. We were told to expect hundreds of thousands of visitors, so we hired staff, increased inventory, adjusted schedules, and invested heavily to be ready.

"Instead, many of us are experiencing the opposite. Our sales are down more than 50%.

"After speaking with other small business owners, I know we are not alone. While the public messaging suggests downtown is packed and thriving, that is not what many of us are seeing. Carefully selected photos and posts by local leadership are creating a narrative that does not reflect the reality many businesses are experiencing. The streets are quiet, restaurants are empty, and foot traffic is far below expectations.

"We are not asking for sympathy. We are asking for honesty and support."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

bisoukc: "As the owner of Bisou, a woman-owned small business, I want to share something difficult."