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Survey Paints Dire Picture Of COVID-19’s Impact On Bay Area Restaurants
A new survey shows that 60% of Bay Area restaurants are losing money by staying open, and nearly two-thirds have laid off most employees.
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — It’s the first in-depth look at how San Francisco restaurants are doing since shelter in place orders suddenly shut businesses down. The Golden Gate Restaurant Association survey representing more than 400 restaurants in the Bay Area paints a dire picture. The numbers reaffirm the future of so many restaurants may be in trouble.
The phone rang just 15 times at Chouquets in Pacific Heights all day on Sunday. Business isn’t booming for restaurants. “It’s a really bad situation these days but to see all the people who are supporting us it gives us so much hope and I’m glad I have a job,” said Sofia Salahmars.
Newly released numbers by the GGRA show 60% of restaurants are losing money by staying open, and nearly two-thirds have laid off 50% or more of its employees.
