The attempt to heighten liquidity is not Cheesecake Factory’s only effort to preserve itself in the wake of an extreme economic hit. The popular restaurant chain is moreover stopping the development of new storefronts. Cheesecake Factory’s stock has also experienced significant declines; meanwhile, several of their restaurants remain presently closed in the wake of COVID-19.
A Ripple Effect of Harm to American Workers
As calls to shut everything down continue to persist, countless American workers are hurting. Cheesecake Factory isn’t the only restaurant to shut some of their doors in the wake of not only COVID-19, but also support for closing “non-essential” businesses.
All across the nation, American workers are feeling the harm of mass shutdowns. Job layoffs, furloughs, and even complete loss of employment continue to mount. As coronavirus maintains, there are estimations that the labor market may lose millions of jobs during this month and in April.
Massive job loss in short time periods equals bad news for the economy. However, it equals even worse news for Americans who depend upon chains like Cheesecake Factory to feed their families. This is why opposition towards the “shut it all down” calls remains present.
