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Metro was among the quick restoration marks thatSimplified his menu Last year to simplify operations in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. But less we know that what happe down behind the scenes with the footprint of the chain, including how many localities - if the company is definitely closed to reduce its losses.

According to a commercial publication of the industry, the number of closures may have been considerable.Restaurant Business Reports that the metro closed up to 10% of its restaurants, which would represent between 2,200 and 2,400 stores.

When asked for a comment, the metro refused to provide a specific number of locations. But the chain stated that the number of permanent closures was "lower" than the estimate. (In touch:100 instantaneous food on the planet.)

"The metro does not disclose this information, but we can tell you that the number you have provided is not accurate," the company said in an electronic declaration toRestaurant Business. "The number of permanent closures in 2020 is less than your estimate because there are temporary closures due to Covid."

DespiteOther shop closures In recent years, the metro remains theThe largest catering chain at the US-And the world! -Based on his imprint. The company started 2020 with nearly 24,000 domestic locations and more than 41,000 in the world.

Although the metro has built its success on an aggressive growth strategy, a pain point is restaurants located in shopping centers and urban areas - two places that have undergone a significant reduction in foot traffic in the middle of the pandemic. Whatever the actual number of metro restaurants clogged, the majority has probably disappeared from these markets.

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