BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A local restaurant made an announcement that they will be closed for the weekend but will return with a new business model in an effort to keep going amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials with Hodel's said they have been in meetings the past couple days to discuss ways to keep the business going. They said they are giving their staff the weekend off to enjoy with their loved ones.

But the restaurant is planning to open back up starting Thursday, July 9th with our take-out and curbside services from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.