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When Restaurants Can’t Pay Rent

Dish City

English - June 18, 2020 04:01 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 158 ratings
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Even before the pandemic, restaurants struggled to pay rent. And now, whether they're starting to re-open, only doing takeout or remaining closed...they still owe rent! Patrick and Ruth take a look at one restaurant's challenges, and their attempt to negotiate with their landlord. Note: This episode is Part 1 of a series on paying the rent. Listen to Part 2 wherever you get your podcasts!

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