The restaurant industry is having to adapt to the precautionary closings of dining areas. President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris says there is a fear of the unknown within the industry as questions remain as to how long this could last.
“WE all have to be realists and we have to watch what is going on across the country and we have to do our part of it,” said Harris.
The Governor’s proclamation deems operations may be able to resume on April 13, however, the situation will be reevaluated a week prior to that date.
Restaurants are stilled allowed to serve food via drive-thru window, curbside pickup, or delivery. Restaurants are adapting and Harris says the industry is grateful for these exceptions.
“The ability to have some revenue coming in might save a few jobs and might keep them connected to their customers,” said Harris.
Harris says the association’s website, LRA.org is a valuable resources for industry workers who are impacted by the outbreak and says more information will be coming soon for consumers trying to locate open restaurants.
“We’re trying to make this not only interactive but we are trying to do it timely and keep the information to date and we are updating it probably eight or ten times a day,” said Harris.
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