[ben parrish]

The restaurant closings are huge. I am personally affected; have a sales force of 10 that sell about over 25 million yearly to restaurants. These restaurants employ servers, cooks, dishwashers hostesses. The restaurants need electricians, heating and air contractors, marketing specialist, propane, internet, beverage distributors, pest control, landscaping contractors, etc. make no mistake, the closing of restaurants is no small “ thing”. The ripple effect will send waves through the economy for a long time.
The whole food industry, how we eat and how we interact may very well change forever. Once this is all “ better” the stigma of public gatherings and sub 6’ interaction will remain for embedded into our minds.
I understand and support the decision the “ shut it down” NOW. The pain will be real..lives will be changed...industries will be transformed.
We need to make smart decisions and do our part to minimize the potential of spreading this virus. Hand washing, social distancing, and common sense will be paramount in the coming weeks.

Support your local restaurants with take out. Help them and help us all.