Why Restaurants Are Temporarily Closing to Survive the Pandemic | Eater

"This Cambridge restaurant also moved into hibernation as of November 17, closing fully to the public and suspending operations to minimize cash burn to mainly rent and other fixed obligations. Despite summer adaptations—shortened hours and tightened menus—the location continued to suffer severe revenue declines, prompting difficult conversations with long-tenured staff and the decision to pause rather than accumulate more debt. The aim is to reduce monthly losses, retain the possibility of rehiring employees once it’s safer and more profitable to serve guests, and buy time through the winter; owners acknowledge, though, that without significant aid or a rebound in business, the future is still precarious." - Hillary Dixler Canavan