Case Study: Jinja Bar & Bistro reopens and brings staff back with Enterprise Bank & Trust's PPP loan

Jinja Bar & Bistro brings back 140 employees with Enterprise Bank & Trust PPP support

Jinja Bar & Bistro, a local restaurant group with three locations, was forced to close its doors and lay off its 140 employees in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Facing an unprecedented crisis, owner Doug Lanham turned to Enterprise Bank & Trust for guidance and to secure a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to help his staff and pivot his business operations.

Enterprise Bank & Trust worked tirelessly to help Jinja Bar & Bistro assess its needs and secure the PPP funding. The loan allowed the restaurateur to bring back all employees, establish a curbside service, and enhance its website with new software. This solution enabled the business to reopen, handle online orders efficiently, and maintain its loyal customer base.

Jinja Bar & Bistro