COVID-19 pandemic takes a bite out of sales of Canadian restaurateurs
In March 2020, several unprecedented government measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic were put in place, including the closure of non-essential businesses, travel restrictions and public health measures directing Canadians to limit their interactions. All provinces restricted access to businesses in the restaurant industry and implemented closures. With many dining rooms across the country closed, the subsector transitioned to take-out, delivery and e-commerce options. Limited-service eating places were best positioned to make this transition and adapted quickest to the new COVID-19 health guidelines.
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