The poll was released just as some states are delaying reopening plans following increases in coronavirus cases.
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and there has been hope that as states reopen, people will return to restaurants—but a recent poll indicates that 60% of Americans won’t be comfortable going to restaurants within a month of the coronavirus infection rate flattening.
41% have closed permanently. Compared to other industries that have been impacted by state shutdowns, such as retail and fitness, restaurants had the highest number of business closures in March. Of the businesses that closed, 17% are restaurants, and 53% of the restaurant closures are indicated as permanent on Yelp.
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