This is the reaction of the restaurant that received the state of emergency.
Some restaurants are temporarily closed
Some restaurants are temporarily closed due to a state of emergency.
The izakaya "Waso Sora" near JR Shinjuku Station has decided to be temporarily closed from the 8th to the 7th of next month, and has been busy with the work of posting notice papers.
The store also considered shortening the business hours, but it is difficult for customers returning from work to use it when the liquor can be served by 7:00 pm.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the severe situation has continued so far, and last month's sales were about 40% of the average year.
The store manager, Kazuyuki Kadokura, said, "Many customers finish their work at 6 or 7 pm, so if you stay for 30 minutes or 1 hour, you won't be able to come. I've been at a restaurant for almost 20 years, but I want to work. But it's the first time I can't work, and it's a very complicated feeling considering the lives of employees. I'm worried about how long I can put up with it and meet with a smile. "
Voices of concern about the impact of restaurants in Ginza
At restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo, there are concerns about the impact on management over the state of emergency.
This is Mamoru Sugiyama, the 4th generation sushi restaurant that has been in Ginza for over 130 years.
The business started on the 7th, but the customer who knew that an emergency was declared had already canceled 5 reservations this month.
Under these circumstances, Mr. Sugiyama is worried about the management situation of the member stores of the "Ginza Food and Beverage Association", which he chairs.
Currently, about 360 stores are members, but after the state of emergency last year, sales have continued to decline at most stores due to a decrease in customers and entertainment from overseas.
The union will meet an urgent board meeting next week to respond to requests to shorten business hours by 8 pm, but shopkeepers are worried about further impact on management.
Mr. Sugiyama said, "I'm afraid that a considerable number of stores will not be able to continue to operate after spring because there are stores that can and cannot be tolerated due to continued difficult management. The store owners are very anxious, so the administration I would like you to provide compensation so that you can rest assured that you will continue to receive subsidies to secure employment for employees. "
Ramen shops that focus on home delivery
Among the restaurants that are expected to be required to shorten their business hours due to the state of emergency, there are also restaurants that are trying to secure sales by focusing on home delivery.
Of these, ramen shops in Meguro-ku, Tokyo usually shorten their business hours until 11:30 pm to 8 pm for food and drink in the shop, while sales by home delivery continue after 8 pm It is a policy to secure it.
The store's main product is spicy noodles, which are made by combining thin noodles made from buckwheat flour with crispy soup. When the state of emergency was declared last year, sales of home delivery increased significantly, leading to the development of new customers. Is doing well, with an average of about twice as many as the previous year.
Tomonori Nakamura, the manager of "Ichirin Spicy Meguro Store", said, "The number of infected people has increased significantly, and I think that the impact of this emergency declaration on the number of people and sales of the store will be greater than last time, so there is a strong sense of crisis. But I have no choice but to do something about it. "
Some restaurants say that they cannot respond to time saving requests
Some restaurants say that they cannot respond to requests for shortening business hours due to a state of emergency.
The izakaya in Suginami-ku, Tokyo will continue to operate after 8 pm.
Mr. Yasuhiro Iyoda, the owner, said, "Customers returning from work usually come at 6 or 7 pm, so it is difficult to stop serving alcohol at 7 and close at 8. Tired of the day before going home. We are providing a place for customers who want to heal their drinks, so we cannot close the store earlier because of our feelings toward our customers than how much money we have. "
Since the store is mainly for individual customers and the number of group visits is small, it means that we will take more thorough measures against infection such as ventilation and disinfection inside the store.
Mr. Iyoda said, "Even if you pay the cooperation fee, the amount of expenses required differs depending on the store, so it is not clear how much compensation will be in reality. Also, the liquor store that we restaurants are indebted to. It also affects the sales of traders involved in the store, such as butchers and hand towels, but I do not know what the compensation will be. I understand that infection control is important and I have a strong desire to respond to requests, but in reality I can't respond to that. "
Correspondence of izakaya chain
Many izakaya chains have decided to shorten or close their stores from the 8th.
Of these, the izakaya chains
Colowide, which develops
"Amataro", Watami, who develops "Miraizaka," and
Daisho, which develops "Shoya," are
from
the
8th until the declaration is lifted. We have decided to shorten business hours and close stores in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures.
"Tsubohachi" will be closed from the 8th or shortened business hours to 8 pm for 4 directly managed stores in Tokyo and Kanagawa.
In addition, 26 franchise stores in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures call for responding to the requests of the government and local governments.
AP Holdings and Kushikatsu Tanaka, which operate "Tsukada Farm," are considering measures such as reviewing business hours based on the content of the request.
Correspondence of restaurant chain
In restaurant chains such as family restaurants and fast food, there are a series of movements to shorten business hours and decide to close after the 8th.
At the family restaurant, Saizeriya has decided to shorten its business hours upon request.
Skylark Holdings, Denny's, and Royal Host, which develop "Gust" and "Bamiyan," are considering reviewing their business hours.
In addition, Ringer Hut has decided to shorten business hours, and Tridor Holdings, which operates "Marugame Seimen," and Kourakuen Holdings are also considering shortening business hours.
As for the beef bowl chain, Sukiya, Yoshinoya, and Matsuya have stopped serving alcoholic beverages in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, and are open late at night and 24 hours a day, but take out after the state of emergency is declared. The policy is to make a final decision after looking at the content of the request, including.
In fast food, Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to shorten store opening hours, including take-out support.
Based on the request, Mos Burger will review the time when you can eat and drink in the store.
McDonald's and Lotteria say, "We will consider it when requested."
The coffee chain has a policy of shortening business hours for 260 stores that are open after 8 pm in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures where Tully's Coffee is subject to the declaration.
Based on the declaration, Starbucks and Doutor Coffee will consider opening after the 8th.