Economic and Operational Impact of COVID-19 on the Restaurant Industry

Take 4 minutes to share your feedback

Take this survey to help us gauge initial and expected impact of COVID-19. We are in discussion at the local and national level about the creation of a relief fund or other mechanisms of support that can be provided to help preserve the financial health of our local industry. At this point we are examining all potential opportunities for stimulus support from the government, and your answers will help guide these important conversations.

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* 1. Name of Restaurant (this will remain confidential)

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* 2. How long has your restaurant been open?

Less than a year

1-2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10-20 years

20 plus years

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* 3. Where are you located?

Maryland

Northern Virginia

Multiple Locations

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* 4. What type of neighborhood are you located in?

Downtown/Business District

Neighborhood (walking traffic)

Destination Area (guests travel to you)

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* 5. How many people do you employ?

1-15

16-30

31-60

61-80

81-150

150 +

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* 6. Has COVID-19 negatively impacted your sales?

Yes

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* 7. What is the impact of COVID-19 on your business's regular sales compared to February/March 2019?

No Impact

Major Decrease in Sales

Medium Decrease in Sales

Slight Decrease in Sales

Increase in Sales

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* 8. If you have experienced a decrease in sales, what is the percentage loss compared to February/March 2019?

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

55%

60%

more than 65%

Not Applicable

Other (please specify amount)

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* 9. Has COVID-19 impacted your private events?

Yes, we have seen a dramatic decline

Yes, we have seen a medium decline

Yes, we have seen a slight decline

No, we haven't seen a decline at all

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* 10. If you have experienced a decrease or cancellation in private events, what is the percentage loss compared to February/March 2019?

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

55%

60%

more than 65%

Not Applicable

Other (please specify amount)

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* 11. If you have received cancellations, are you aware of if the customer is a visitor or local? Check all that apply.

Cancellations have been from tourists

Cancellations have been from local residents

Cancellations have been from business travelers

I don't have information on the customers who have cancelled

I haven't experienced cancellations

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* 12. Has COVID-19 impacted your operations? Check all that apply.

Reduced staff size

Reduced restaurant hours

Cut shifts

Decrease food orders

Alter menu

I have not made changes to operations, but it is likely I will have to and have checked what I am considering.

I have not had to make operational changes, and it is unlikely I will.

Provide additional paid leave

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Have you increased your cleanliness and sanitation practices?

Yes

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* 14. How have you altered your sanitation and cleanliness practices? Check all that apply.

Provide hand sanitizer to guests

Sanitize commonly touched surfaces more often

Sanitize table between guests

Alter kitchen protocol

Post signs on cleanliness/sanitation practices

I have not altered sanitation/cleanliness practices.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How has your food delivery service been impacted?

I have seen a major increase

I have seen a minor increase

Food delivery has not changed

I have seen a minor decrease

I have seen a major decrease

I do not offer food delivery

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* 16. Please share any anecdotal information about the impact of COVID-19 on your business, staff, and customers.

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* 17. Please share any additional data that demonstrates how COVID-19 has impacted your business, staff and customers.

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* 18. Are you interested in speaking with the media?

Yes

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* 19. What do you pay in payroll taxes to DC?

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* 20. If the government was able to offer relief for business lost, what would you want that to look like?

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* 21. What is your leave policy?

Offer what is required by law.

Offer additional leave beyond what is provided by law.

Other (please specify)