Challenges Faced by Kentucky Restaurants Amidst COVID-19
The Kentucky Restaurant Association, representing a significant sector of the state's employment, has faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a detailed history and impact figures, the association's efforts in lobbying for support and the industry's struggle through various stages of restrictions are highlighted. Calls for data-driven decisions and targeted assistance measures are emphasized to ensure the survival of Kentucky's restaurants.
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State of Kentucky Restaurants October 29, 2020
The Kentucky Restaurant Association Incorporated in 1964 from Louisville Restaurant Association 1933, Bluegrass Restaurant Association 1960 Colonel Sanders is a Charter Member of KRA We are governed by a Board of Directors, who I report to We have a staff of 3 + our Educational Foundation has one staff member and oversees Kentucky ProStart We provide benefits and discounts, legislative representation in Frankfort and Washington, resources to new business owners, hotline for questions and more We celebrate, educate and advocate for the restaurant industry in Kentucky!
Before COVID19 The restaurant and foodservice industry is the nation s 2nd largest private sector employer. Kentucky had over 205,000 restaurant & foodservice jobs that s about 10% of employment in the state. In March of 2020, there were 7,700+ eating and drinking places in Kentucky Kentucky eating and drinking places had over $9 billion sales in Kentucky last year
In the headlines March: Restaurants close! Order curbside/carryout/delivery/gift cards April: Restaurants struggle; Alcohol to go passes May: When will restaurants reopen? June: When can restaurants go from 33% to 50%? July: Back down to 25%, reduce workforce, limit orders, more uncertainty August: Back to 50% Mid-September: curfew, no bar service or seating
Shouldnt data drive decisions? Schools receive a case dashboard but businesses do not Restaurants have been a focus since the beginning, but data has never been shown to support limited capacity social distancing already takes care of that
Kentucky Restaurants Need Help Kentucky CARES dollars can be prioritized for restaurants as Ohio Governor Mike Dewine did Cities can give restaurant specific winter grants Alcohol to go can be made permanent Kentucky and cities can reduce/eliminate permits for outdoor dining PR campaigns encouraging carryout, delivery, curbside and dine in
Questions? stacy@kyra.org www.kyra.org
