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.

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