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Some restaurants report 4th quarter losses up to 60%
ROCKFORD Rathskeller Rockford reopened its doors under new ownership Oct. 4, breathing new life into an iconic northwest side eatery that had closed the previous December.
While traditional German cuisine, baked goods and cold beer are once again being served up in the shadow of the Auburn and Main streets roundabout, business is still hindered by restrictions put into place to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
“I would say given the circumstances, we’re doing OK,” Rathskeller Rockford co-owner Jonathan Griffin said. “The reality of restaurants is that the majority of them can only make a profit with 85% occupancy. We’re far below that as far as occupancy, in terms of seating capacity.
CENTER LINE/WARREN On Feb. 1, Michigan’s bars and restaurants welcomed patrons back to limited indoor dining for the first time since state officials shut it down in November.