Merchant Cash Advance Resource Center
The Merchant Cash Advance Resource Center gives business owners straight answers on MCA funding — how it works, who qualifies, what to expect, and how to use working capital to grow.
When the Burger Cost $1.50: A Letter to Every Small Business Owner Watching Prices Climb
A burger that cost $1.50 in 1985 is $14 today. Beef is up 14.4% this year. Margins are gone, costs are climbing, and 42% of restaurant operators weren't profitable last year. An honest, owner-to-owner look at the cash flow reality of running a small business in 2026 — and how a smart, transparent cash advance can keep your doors open through the squeeze.
Why 42% of Restaurant Owners Aren't Profitable in 2026 — And the One Funding Move That's Keeping Doors Open
Beef is up 14.4%. Labor costs are climbing. Tariffs are squeezing margins. And 42% of restaurant operators weren't profitable last year. Here's what's driving the crisis — and the one funding move keeping smart restaurant owners in the game in 2026.