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Since March, when people across the country began sheltering in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, about half of Starbucks’ company-owned locations have remained closed, while some stores have continued to operate via drive-thru, pickup, or delivery only.
As states like Georgia and Tennessee move forward with plans to reopen the economy, businesses have been deliberating over if, how, and when to open their doors again, weighing financial straits against the health and safety of employees, customers, and the general public. Per BuzzFeed News: “Starbucks joins companies like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Dunkin’ Donuts, which said they will not reopen seating in their dining rooms, even as states lift restrictions.
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