Last month's sales of major food service chains across the country fell 2.9% year-on-year compared to the same month last year, down 2.9% from the previous year for the 13th consecutive month, due to the impact of the second state of emergency.
Compared to March, when there was no effect of the new coronavirus, it decreased significantly to 19.6%.
According to the Japan Food Service Association, last month's sales of major restaurant chains nationwide fell 2.9% compared to the same month last year.
Sales have fallen below the previous year for the 13th consecutive month since March last year, and the second emergency declaration continued in the Tokyo metropolitan area until the 21st of last month.
In addition, there was a significant drop of 19.6% compared to March, when the new coronavirus had no effect.
By type of business, fast food, which had increased demand for take-out, recovered to a level higher than last year at a positive 3.9%, while pubs and pubs, which are mainly open at night, decreased by 39.7% from last year, 67.9% compared to adults. It is a difficult situation to be depressed.
According to the Japan Food Service Association, "In the third state of emergency, some stores will not be able to serve alcohol and will lose a lot of profits. The severe situation will continue even after the Golden Week holidays."