But the people who pour the drinks and lead the downward dogs still have to pay the bills.
Heres how some people are rising to the challenge.
Theyve been partners for more than three years.
Their hours were reduced from more than 40 to about 15.
Instead of serving cocktails, theyre selling inventory.
But theyre handling it with humor.
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That gave Citek an idea: Telling jokes for tips.
But not any jokes, corny dad jokes.
She decided to post on social media, too.
Ten minutes later, I had 15 jokes I had to do right away.
Most videos are in selfie mode, featuring Citek creeping in.
Cavalcanti is usually cleaning or cooking or sleeping in the background, which is visible over Citeks shoulder.
Some are filmed at the Dog Bar, some are at home.
Citek might yell, Hey, Babe!
Want to hear a construction joke?
The camera pans to Cavalcantis face, startled and unamused.
Then, the punchline: Im still working on it!
So far, theyve done well over 100.
Their humor is very literally paying the bills.
If this keeps going, we could be able to pay bills for a second month, Citek said.
The business relies on a lot of face-to-face interaction and walk-ins.
The coronavirus gutted that model, forcing them to pivot.
With a background as a first responder, Ray Norton was tracking COVID-19 early on.
But Ray knew they had to close sooner or later.
They decided on sooner shuttering to the public about a week before a state-wide order was announced.
Closing is never good for the business.
She put her background to use, too.
Her experience as a photojournalist helped Trinity Yoga transition to online classes.
Janel uses her camera, directional mics and lighting equipment to record the classes.
Ray edits the videos before publishing them to an online wellness platform called Mindbody.
Their members can get in and view the classes from anywhere now.
Yoga is more important than ever before, Ray said.
Even with online classes, the coronavirus is taking a toll.
Their revenue is down 80%.
But the Nortons are trying everything and theyre staying positive.
Moving forward, Janel sees online classes as an ongoing opportunity for the business.
For now, theyre also a way to give back to the community.
It could be a whole new revenue stream at this point, she said.
On the side, he runs a DJ wedding-service business for high-end weddings and hosts theSt.
All of that has gone away, he said.
I spend a lot of time figuring out live-streaming, Smith said.
Since the Batdorf training center is empty, he started filming from there.
By focusing on home brewing, Smith said online orders have skyrocketed.
He attributes much of that success to trying something new, namely live-streaming.
Find out where your customers are, he said.
Find out what they need.
Find out what you could learn.
They opened their doors December 14, 2019.
Less than three months later, they had to shut them due to the coronavirus.
But thanks to some quick thinking and creativity, business has been bustling.
I feel like we have a really strong customer base.
And were actually gaining new customers, people hearing us being innovative, Walentine said.
Its becoming her favorite part of the day.
Oh, I love it.
Its awesome, she said.
This is a convenient and healthy way to get them books and fun for me.
It gives me a chance to go out for a bike ride.
Bicycle deliveries arent the only change.
Tombolo also facilitates donations of large-print books to local senior living facilities.
And for Mothers Day coming up, Walentine is planning themed care-package gift sets.
Oh, and jigsaw puzzle sales are through the roof.
Its basically an adult memory game.
Youre looking for shapes and colors.
It keeps you focused and engaged, said Walentine.
During the pandemic, peaceful activities that require focus are at a premium.
Walentine sees reading as a welcomed form of escape that gives people a sense of control in uncertain times.
Its good for your health, not just your intellect, she said.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He covers the gig economy, entrepreneurship and unique ways to make money.
Read his latest articles here, or say hi on Twitter@hardyjournalism.
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