Macado’s hires back employees; prepares for future Gene Marrano May 1, 2020 1 minute read The president and founder of the Macado’s restaurant chain is hiring back employees, selling toilet paper and saying “thank you” – while waiting for the day when his business returns to normal. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia jobless claims over 500,000 since coronavirus hitNext: Gun Rights Group says local shooting range ruling has statewide impact Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026