Updated: 10:25 PM CDT May 5, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 200,000 restaurants and bars nationwide are hoping for some of the almost $27 billion set aside for them through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. A top priority for the Biden Administration will be the 96,000 restaurants, who have already applied, owned by women, minorities, or veterans.
Cupcake Cutie owner Robert Clayton said the pandemic has been rough financially, but he is thankful he has been able to stay open. He said a grant to help further his business would be the icing on the cake.
"Right now the fear with customers not wanting to get out of the house that extra revenue most definitely helps give us the opportunity to advertise to customers so they know 'hey we are here come on and see us,'" Clayton said.