As many as half of Canada’s independent restaurants could permanently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an industry group.
Restaurants Canada — which is seeking government assistance for struggling eateries — says it recently conducted a survey that sheds light on the peril the industry is facing.
If improvements aren’t seen in the next three months, one out of every two restaurants that responded to the survey said they expect to go under, and “most” businesses with multiple locations say they will have to close one restaurant at least. “Over the last month, we’ve heard just so many stories from these small, independent restaurateurs that literally, on a daily basis, are struggling with making that decision of whether