Jacksonville-based franchise and local concepts react to slowdown

With numerous businesses experiencing a loss in business – or closing altogether – some First Coast restaurants are adapting to the coronavirus outbreak by pivoting to a take-out focus to maintain margins. Firehouse Subs, a Jacksonville-based national franchise chain, as well as Town Hall and Prati Italia, two locally-owned concepts, are remaining open for business despite the pandemic. Prati Italia and Town hall rolled out a brand new “family-style to-go meal” offering at a discounted price,…