Thanks Vanessa. Agree the misinformation is a big part of the problem.
I was just relaying what I'd heard. Seemed too much to me as well, so I did some googling:
https://abc13.com/society/all-harris...-down/6018886/
THAT article suggests a $2000 fine. Either way, it's obvious the manager of the lunch joint made up a huge number so the millenials would move along.
I like your point about going to see a banker for solutions. The restauranteur on the podcast was asked about getting relief from his landlord, etc. His response was he didn't want any additional indebtedness. While I admired his pluck, part of me just shook my head at his financial ignorance, and unwillingness to at least explore options.
I am afraid that might be fairly typical in the smaller operations.