Full capacity returns June 22, but will businesses have enough staff?

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich- (WXYZ) — It’s likely the last week you’ll see masked serves and closed-off tables inside Crispelli’s in West Bloomfield. On Tuesday those restrictions come to an end.

“Next Tuesday, I guess 100 percent, mask-free,” said VP of Operations Paul Morgan.

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However, some of the changes they’ve put in place are likely to stay. Their carryout business has increased 2.5 times what it was pre-pandemic and hasn’t slowed down. Areas that used to fit tables full of people are now empty and set aside for carryout lanes.

“We’ve modified a few of our restaurants this way so this is set up for carryout now,” Morgan said, adding that this method is likely staying around for a while.

“I think until the numbers change, this will stay yeah,” Morgan added.

The restaurant wouldn’t have enough staff to cover those tables anyway. Crispelli’s…

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