Macado’s hires back employees; prepares for future Gene Marrano May 1, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia jobless claims over 500,000 since coronavirus hitNext: Gun Rights Group says local shooting range ruling has statewide impact Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025