In the days before the reopening of St. Felix Hollywood, employees scrambled to yank plywood boards from windows, pry congealed syrup from clogged soda machines, scour dusty cooking equipment and scrub the kitchen floor. “The last 24 hours have been insane,” co-owner John Arakaki said as he sifted through dozens of new safety rules and… Continue reading Close, Reopen, Repeat. Restaurants Don’t Know What COVID-19 Will Dish Out Next.
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About 17% of U.S. Restaurants Have Permanently Closed Since COVID Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is decimating the restaurant industry. The National Restaurant Association, a restaurant industry group, sent a letter on Monday to majority and minority leaders in both the Senate and House of Representatives sharing the results of a nationwide survey on the economic plight of restaurants. The survey found that since the onset of… Continue reading About 17% of U.S. Restaurants Have Permanently Closed Since COVID Pandemic
Missouri Judge Rules Business Owners Can Sue Insurer Over Coronavirus Losses
A federal judge in Missouri said on Wednesday a group of hair salons and restaurants can sue their insurance carrier for business interruption losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which they say caused a “direct physical loss” to their premises. The decision against Cincinnati Insurance Co by U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough in Kansas City… Continue reading Missouri Judge Rules Business Owners Can Sue Insurer Over Coronavirus Losses