On Frisco 's Main Street, roads and sidewalks are still torn up and parking is hard to come by.

" The construction has had a big impact on everyone along the street," Lee Gonzales said.

Gonzales owns La Finca Coffee & Bakery, which also serves authentic Mexican food four nights a week. He says on a Friday night, his restaurant should be full of customers, but that isn't the case.

"Personally, we've probably seen an impact on revenue about 30%," he said.

City offers gift card incentives

To bring more shoppers, the city recently gave residents free $50 gift cards to use at businesses in the Rail District.

The owner of Frisco Automotive & Transmission says that city program, along with another program offering buy-one, get-one gift cards for up to $250, has made a real difference.

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