FRISCO, Texas — On Frisco’s Main Street , the smell of burgers on the grill and the sound of orders called across the counter are competing with something else: construction.

At Dad Jokes Cheesy Burger, co-owner Gabby Jones said days like Small Business Saturday are critical. “Small businesses are really us trying to support our staff too,” Jones said.

The restaurant opened four months ago in the middle of the city's multi-million dollar construction project. Jones said they were hoping Saturday would bring a larger crowd.

“We were really hoping today would be busy. It’s been a little steady, but not what we were preparing for,” she said. “We are so grateful for the people that have walked in the doors.”

Small businesses along Frisco’s Main Street say they are feeling the effects of

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