From shutdowns to curfews, capacity restrictions to required outdoor dining, bar and restaurant owners across the nation are jumping through hoops to try to keep their businesses open and viable. The entire service industry has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many bar and restaurant owners have become increasingly frustrated with the back-and-forth actions of local governments and feel their adherence to COVID-19 recommended health and safety protocols should be sufficient to allow them to stay open. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused death and pain to millions and will continue to do so, it has also created an economic crisis for bar and restaurant owners.
