The number of seated diners has plummeted over the past two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released Wednesday by OpenTable.
Seated diners, which include reservations and walk-ins, were down 100% year-over-year starting in mid-March in every country where the company does business, according to the data.
In an effort to slow the virus, government officials have implemented stay-at-home mandates or suggested people socially distance themselves. That's led to a huge dent in restaurants, cafes and bars, all of which rely on a normally steady stream of customers. Some have tried to adapt by offering takeout, delivery or drive-through, while others have temporarily closed.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps people home and some cities, states, and countries limit restaurant operations, our community of nearly 60,000 restaurants faces unprecedented challenges," OpenTable said. Restaurants reported $30 billion in losses in March and project $50 billion in losses in April. The industry expects
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