In Pennsylvania, over 80 percent of restaurant workers are out of a job (Via EaterPhilly)
One percent of operators say their restaurants are closed permanently, compared to three percent nationally, and another three percent in PA expect to close permanently within the next 30 days.like the CARES Act“The restaurant industry has been the hardest hit by the coronavirus mandates — suffering more sales and job losses than any other industry in the country. As past recoveries have proven, we will be one of the slowest to bounce back.
Additionally, the plan proposes tax credits or a grant program for restaurants that need to make changes to their facilities to follow new health and safety guidelines, like continued social distancing, enhanced sanitization, and ongoing use of personal protection equipment and disposable products. “The national shutdown is a devastating blow to the hospitality industry, which is one of the largest in the state,” says John Longstreet, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association. “The profit losses and furloughs are quite shattering. We’re confident we can recover from this, but a proper recovery will require assistance and patience.”
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