Ferguson restaurants see sales plummet

Looting and vandalism have hit some Fergon stores hard, but it's the sustained loss of foot traffic that's hurting eateries like Subway and Quiznos in the protests following Michael Brown's death, according to a CNNMoney report.

While some 25 businesses have been directly affected by vandalism, countless more have seen their sales hurt indirectly.

"These are very small communities, and a lot of people don't have cars," said Kathy Osborn, executive director of the Regional Business Council. "[People usually] walk to get what they need. So going out for a quick trip has a greater impact than it normally would."

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