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Next summer, 650,000 visitors will make their way to Kansas City for six FIFA World Cup matches. Among those gearing up for visitors are local restaurants.

Industry leaders said challenges include staffing shortages and expanding capacity to serve the expected crowds.

The city of Kansas City, Missouri, is taking steps to help restaurants expand their footprint by temporarily pausing permit fees for sidewalk cafes, street cafes and mini park spaces. Officials said this could save businesses $850 per year, a meaningful amount when profit margins are tight.

At Oddly Correct, a coffee shop in Kansas City, Missouri, co-owner Michael Schroeder is working to maximize his space. He plans to add an enclosed outdoor patio thanks to funding from the city's Outdoor

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