Main Street Matters: Rafael Cuellar

In this episode of "Main Street Matters," hosts Alfredo Ortiz and Elaine Parker interview Rafael Cuellar, the owner of ShopRite Supermarkets in Passaic City, New Jersey. They discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in the grocery store industry, including government regulations and taxation. Cuellar shares his success story of expanding his business through diversification and joining a grocery co-op. He also expresses concerns about proposed legislation that could impact the franchise industry. The hosts emphasize the importance of supporting small businesses and the American Small Business Prosperity Plan, which includes tax cuts, increased access to credit, and regulatory reform. The episode concludes with gratitude to Cuellar for sharing his insights.