Comment by 1_over_epsilon

I would imagine opening a restaurant and filling half the tables is better than a closed restaurant and no tables. Yea, margins are thin even when all tables are full but I'm sure they could negotiate on overhead costs + the loans from the government can help. In many cities I would be a lot of people would be willing to go out to eat once the ban is lifted - one for the experience, two so they don't have to cook anymore, and three to support their local businesses.