how does it not? It’s not a big deal in they likely will be back to normal when this CV shyt is over.
Restaurants run lean, a mass downturn like this would cause disruption in paying rent, especially when you can’t attempt to float yourself from takeout like neighborhood restaurants might be able to.
might wanna re read that article
this corona aint goin away for a while
The Cheesecake Factory, one of the most popular sit-down restaurant chains in the country, says it will not be able to make upcoming rent payments for any of its storefronts on April 1 because of
significant loss of income due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Calabasas Hills-based company informed all of its landlords in a letter dated March 18 (reproduced below) that a
severe decline in restaurant traffic has decreased its cash flow and “inflicted a
tremendous financial blow” to business. Cheesecake Factory’s affiliated restaurants, such as Rock Sugar and North Italia, will also not make April 1 rent payments.
Company chairman and CEO David Overton writes, “Due to these extraordinary events, I am asking for your patience, and frankly, your help.” He continues, “we appreciate our landlords’ understanding given the exigency of the current situation.” The letter says that the company hopes to resume paying rent as soon as possible.