Many Americans launch appeals to help their local restaurants, which are either closed or only offering takeout while the country rides out coronavirus crisis
Pedestrians walk past a closed cafe with its windows covered in American flags at the Pike Place Market Friday, March 20, 2020, in Seattle.
"We're just too worried about them shutting down the business and not getting the money back," he said. Such help could come in the form of buying gift cards, which are a "much-needed revenue source during the pandemic disruption," according to the National Restaurant Association. Now, it says the industry could lose at least $225 billion -- and five to seven million jobs -- over the next three months. There are no guarantees those jobs would be restored after the crisis.
"This measure is an important first step to help restaurants weather the storm, take care of our employees, and prepare for when we are given the signal to open our doors once again," he said.Restaur ant owners say they hope the emergency funds will come quickly – and not get tied up in bureaucratic red tape.
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