Since it opened in summer 2019, the Boston Pizza in Regina’s Acre 21 has weathered large crowds — and none at all. On Monday, the location was quiet, as two staff members served takeout and delivery customers. “We’re doing anywhere from 20 to 30 per cent of our normal sales, and once we reopen, I certainly don’t anticipate sales will be any more than 50 per cent,” said owner Jim Werschler.
Werschler owns 16 Boston Pizza locations across Saskatchewan in Regina, Saskatoon, Weyburn, Yorkton, Swift Current, North Battleford, Humboldt and Prince Albert. “Our intent is to keep all the stores open, but the reality is, likely, they’re not all going to make it,” he said.