Opening day - March 21 - is the only busy day he has so far seen.

Restrictions came soon after, with the hospitality sector forced to make difficult decisions.

Mr Chaudry persevered, within the constraints imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus. BBQ Today is still open for takeaway orders and is investigating options for delivery.

But it's getting harder to keep the business afloat, with as few as two or three customers a day.

"We're not even making both ends meet," Mr Chaudry said.

He today had to tell his staff there was no work for them.

"It's very difficult," he said.

He is determined to keep BBQ Today open, if he can.

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Despite the challenges, Mr Chaudry has extended an offer for anyone affected by the COVID-19 crisis to drop by to pick up a takeaway meal, free of charge.

"I know I'm struggling but that doesn't mean I can't help anyone else," he said.

"This is the least I can do."

He said he appreciated the people who had been supporting his business.

"It's just these difficult times that leave me with a lot of uncertainty," Mr Chaudry said.

He has registered for the federal government's Job Keeper package but questioned how his business would survive until support became available.

Ultimately, Mr Chaudry said he knew there would come a time when the pandemic was overcome.

When that day came, he hoped his business would be in good stead.

"I can still bounce back down the track," he said.

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