China News Service, September 27. According to the US "World Journal" report, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) recently pointed out that nearly 80% of the loss of job opportunities in Los Angeles in August came from the catering industry.

Some Chinese catering industry pointed out that the business volume has decreased by more than 70%, the staff has been greatly reduced, and many bosses also need to participate in front-line work.

　　In the city of Monterey Park where Chinese live, ABC Hong Kong-style western restaurant has been in business for more than 20 years and is a long-established local restaurant.

The person in charge, Mr. Chen, said that although there has always been takeaway, the business volume has dropped by 70% to 75% year-on-year before the epidemic. He has been unable to pay the salaries of more than 30 employees.

Now there are only two employees in the restaurant. As the boss, he has to go to the battle himself as a frying pan.

　　Many dismissed employees are old employees for many years, and some have worked for more than 10 years.

Mr. Chen pointed out that the outlook for the epidemic is still unclear. He doesn't know when the business will recover. Even if he wants to re-employ some employees, he still has more than enough energy.

　　Boss Chen said that although it remains to be seen how much business can be restored by opening up outdoor dinning, it is also good to see how much it can subsidize the monthly rent, water and electricity.

　　Mr. Zhang, who runs a grilled skewers business in Alhambra, said that operating outdoor dining is a road that must be chosen. Nowadays, the municipal government's approval process is also fast, and it is often difficult to obtain a permit in one or two days During the period, the municipal government supported the catering industry.

　　Alhambra City Councillor Ross Maza said that outdoor dining will be a recent trend and will continue for some time.

It is helpful for the industry to tide over the epidemic, and he encourages everyone to apply actively.

(Chen Kai)