The first businesses to reopen in southern Florida following Hurricane Andrew in 1993 were almost exclusively __________________.

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National fast-food franchises and retail chain outlets were the first to reopen as they had the resources to quickly repair damages and had backup supply chains to restock their inventory. Mom and Pop establishments and nursing homes/pharmacies were often slower to reopen due to lack of resources and significant damages. Factories and farms were also heavily impacted and took longer to reopen as they required more extensive repairs and rebuilding.

The First Businesses to Reopen in Southern Florida Following Hurricane