charcoal chicken missed out on covid relief now omicron and staffing shortages are clipping their wings. it s hard to navigate. reporter: chief operating officer elizabeth nicholas says ricing costs are a challenge. chicken prices jumped in a week. one in four colorado restaurants say they are thinking of shutting down in the next six months. this isn t just a story here in denver, it s an issue facing restaurants across the country. nationally 91% of restaurants report difficulty hiring. 89% raised prices. as many as eight in ten say they are in danger of closing without assistance wencht are on the verge of san extension event for this industry. reporter: an extension event. it s that dire. reporter: tburter covid relief remains a nonstarter in washington. reporter: do you get the sense congress is hearing your pleas? no i think we got forgotten. reporter: feeling forgotten and now starting over. kris van cleave, cbs news, denver.