Fundraiser links now on OpenTable
| | | | Dear Amber,
In OpenTable's 22 years supporting close to 60,000 restaurants around the world, we have never seen a time this hard for the restaurant industry. Restaurants need all the help they can get right now, and fundraising has proven to be critical.
So beginning today, independent fundraisers started by restaurants will display directly on their OpenTable restaurant profiles, alongside gift card options. Simply search for your favorite restaurants on OpenTable.com or within the app, and give directly to them if a fundraiser or gift card is available.
So many of our friends and partners are struggling mightily, dealing with health care concerns for their loved ones, making agonizing decisions about who to lay off, and doing their best to even keep their lights on. The restaurant industry is being hit hard, and estimates vary on how many restaurants could permanently close during this crisis, with the California Restaurant Association putting it as high as 30 percent.
Our executive team and many employees are joining diners in donating to the restaurants that they love. Beyond donations, there are other ways to help. We continue to encourage diners to order delivery and take out, as well as buy gift cards for future use at your favorite places. If you are looking for other non-profit organizations that are helping the restaurant community, below are a few: Any amount of support you can give now helps, as the restaurant industry is going through this tough time. Be safe, stay healthy, and we look forward to dining out with you again soon!
– Andrea Johnston, Chief Operating Officer
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