MILWAUKEE — All Bartolotta restaurants will shut down all of its locations starting after service Thursday night until further notice to help stop the spread of germs, specifically the spread of COVID-19.
The move puts 1,000 employees out of work. They will get medical benefits through the end of the month. The restaurants will extend benefits through April 30 if there is no government assistance offered to employees.
"We know we need to be part of the solution and lead by example in our community," wrote Paul Bartolotta. "We hope our actions show we care deeply for our employees and encourage more people to stay home. We also hope it signals our government that we are ready for them to take stronger actions regarding social distancing and separation. We believe this is the best course of action for your safety, the safety of your families, and the safety of our employees."
You can still support them by purchasing gift cards. There is also an online fundraiser setup to support the employees.