Restaurants facing 50% decline in sales this Ramadan

AMMAN — Jordan's restaurant sector has witnessed a 50 percent decline in sales this Ramadan compared to last year, according to the president of the Jordanian Association for Restaurants and Sweets Shops Owners, Omar Al-Awad.اضافة اعلان

The rising cost of market prices, specifically those of vegetables and fruits, has meant a decrease in the Jordanian public’s purchasing power. This has led to a drop in sales and affected a number of service sectors, Hala News reported.  

Over 20,000 restaurants are registered in Jordan, directly employing more than 100,000 people, excluding logistical and other indirect jobs that the sector generates.


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