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Shortages Delay Economic Recovery of Bars and Restaurants
The hospitality industry suffered during the pandemic. Because of the restrictions placed to control the spread of COVID-19, bars and restaurants had to restrict operations. This led to a loss of income. In the past year, more than 110,000 establishments that serve food and beverages temporarily or permanently closed. Sales declined by $240 billion. However,