The announcement by the “South Park” creators that they’re buying the iconic Casa Bonita restaurant was some much-needed positive news this summer for an industry that has been especially hard-hit during the pandemic. But, a Colorado Restaurant Association survey was decidedly less cheerful.
Restaurants able to take advantage of a patio expansion for more seating and those with significant takeout and delivery operations before COVID-19 have fared better. But with winter approaching, restaurants that found success in the summer will face a new set of challenges.
Along with travel-tourism, no Colorado industry has suffered more as a result of COVID-19 restrictions than restaurants. And as layoffs in state's restaurant industry surpass 150,000, uncertainty abounds. Here's what the head of the Colorado Restaurant Association had to say about it.
