The restaurant industry is notoriously high-risk to start with, and they certainly have been impacted more than most other industries. Many other businesses we

The restaurant industry is notoriously high-risk to start with, and they certainly have been impacted more than most other industries. Many other businesses were simply shut down (i.e. you can't have customers), which is devastating on its own. But, that period lasted a relatively short time. With restaurants, they had to make new investments in plexiglass crap, outdoor dining areas, etc..._and_ they were partially or fully shut down, or had to adapt to takeout only -- all of it costing time and money, and adding risk. The rules for them changed more frequently and unpredictably, and have been in effect throughout these 2 years. The author should also mention another factor limiting the number of patrons who show up, and aggravating those that do: turning the restaurant into an enforcement arm of The State in demanding proof of vaccination.