Despite state support, the catering economy is down

Somehow, the restaurateurs get back to work. For health issues, the government imposed the closure of their establishments on March 14, allowing only take-out and home delivery. After weeks at a standstill, a number did not wait until June 2 to reopen, adapting to the situation: access to the restaurant is blocked by tables or chairs, but at the entrance, customers can order a drink on the street or take a small dish home…

"Thanks to this, the drop in activity, which was around 90% in April, is estimated at 70% in May," said François Blouin, president of the consultancy and research firm Food Service Vision. According to him, about 65% of restaurants have already reopened: almost all fast foods and more and more traditional restaurants, which offer take-away and a few deliveries. "It's better than nothing," breathes a Parisian restaurateur. This does not prevent from turning at

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