A young Cuban entrepreneur is facing an uphill battle to keep her pizzeria open after six months without the necessary support. This was revealed in a video shared by Cuban influencer Dairon Cano. "Look at how this business is doing, folks. This place was opened by this young lady six months ago... almost no one is coming. We're not getting any support, especially from fellow Cubans," Cano stated in the video, showcasing the venue and chatting with its owner.
The owner of the establishment, known as De' Cuba Pizzería, admitted she's thought about shutting it down. "We opened six months ago... I'm on the verge of closing. I was considering closing, but let's see what happens," she expressed.
One Loyal Customer Amidst Many Losses
During the conversation, the influencer highlighted a loyal neighbor who visits daily to support the business. "He's the only one who always supports you here," Cano said, referring to this neighbor. The owner confirmed, "Yes, he's the only gentleman who comes every afternoon to have a coffee, a pastry, or something to eat just to support us."
The pizzeria offers a variety of homemade items, including pizzas, juices, shakes, guarapo frío, lasagna, stuffed tostones, and handcrafted croquettes. "We make almost everything here fresh. It's made daily, nothing is left for the next day, but we've had lots of losses because of this freshness," the entrepreneur explained.
A Viral Plea to Rescue the Business
The influencer urged the Latino community to visit the pizzeria: "Please, folks, lend a hand and stop by her business so we can support her." The video has gone viral, eliciting hundreds of supportive messages, promises of visits, and positive reviews from those who have tasted the food.
"I've been several times, and the pizzas are delicious," commented one user, while others vowed to share the video to help the young owner.
The owner concluded her message with gratitude: "Thank you all, and we're here waiting for you with lots of love and care."
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Why is De' Cuba Pizzería struggling?
The pizzeria has been open for six months but has struggled due to a lack of customer support, particularly from the Cuban community in Houston.
What products does De' Cuba Pizzería offer?
The establishment offers homemade pizzas, juices, shakes, guarapo frío, lasagna, stuffed tostones, and handcrafted croquettes, all made fresh daily.
How has the community responded to the pizzeria's plight?
The community has responded with supportive messages, promises of visits, and positive reviews, particularly after the video shared by the influencer went viral.