However, GONZO! Ramen’s opening coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which was an unexpected national emergency. Like many small businesses, the restaurant has been devastated by the pandemic, and the Murphy family has been the only staff members during these trying times. The restaurant had to switch to “take-out only ordering,” which is challenging as a new business. The restaurant counts on the orders coming in every single day to persevere, and their intent is not for anyone to feel sorry for them, but to state their appreciation publicly for customers supporting them and other small local businesses during the national emergency.