TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bars and restaurants across the Tampa Bay area have seen massive increases in sales of both food and drinks during World Cup games, especially at times where many businesses are slow.
“I’ve seen as much of an uptick as like 50% on some nights, especially during the week, think Tuesday, Wednesday,” said Tony Khouri, the owner of Tampa Burgers & Pirates.
The soccer tournament has attracted local and international fans from across the globe to watch games, and typically multiple are played throughout each day during the group stage rounds…