Some Chick-fil-A Locations Are Going Cashless Because Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
The news around the COVID-19 outbreak is constantly changing, but information about food safety and how to keep yourself healthy is crucial right now. Here is a comprehensive list on the foods you should be stocking up on during this period of social distancing, as well as information about your local grocery stores’ changing hours, an explanation of “no-contact delivery,” and a guide on how to help your community and its businesses throughout closures.
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, food safety has been a hot topic. While experts do still believe it's generally safe to get food delivered (with some precautions, of course), consumers are understandably cautious about going out to eat. In response to this, many of your favorite fast food restaurants have changed their operations or policies.
Below we've listed all of the information we've been able to gather about whether fast food locations are open and if there are any changes to their operations. Keep in mind this situation is changing rapidly, and though we will update as much as possible, it's always best to check with your local stores as individual franchises can vary.
Additionally, you should also be paying attention to guidelines in your city or state, as many have barred restaurants from operating anything but their delivery services.
Arby's
Arby's locations are now dine-out only. You can read more about it here.
Burger King
Burger King issued a statement to Delish, which read, in part:
In places where required, we will be moving to drive-thru and delivery/takeout only operations and complying with public health guidelines and recommendations. The health and safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. We have enhanced our already strict food safety and sanitation practices in our restaurants and are well positioned to operate safely during this challenging time for our nation and do our part to flatten the curve.
Carl's Jr.
The chain is going to-go only and offering free delivery via Postmates with the code CARLSJRNOW through April 6 and UberEats through the end of March.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A announced a temporary closure of its dining rooms to help limit person-to-person contact. Your local Chick-fil-A will offer service through its drive-thru, and, depending on its location, may also offer takeout, delivery, or mobile order options. The chain also announced via Fox Business that they will have installed outdoor hand-washing stations along their drive-thru and curbside pick-up lanes by April 11.
Some locations are also no longer accepting cash, according to Business Insider, and the company is encouraging customers to pay via its mobile app.
Chipotle
Chipotle locations are now to-go only an the chain is also offering free delivery through the end of April and introduced "tamper-evident packaging." It did not specifically cite coronavirus as its reasoning for doing so. You can read more about it here.
Dairy Queen
The ice cream chain postponed its free cone day in light of the outbreak and encouraged franchise owners to close in-restaurant and outdoor dining. Many locations are offering drive-thru, takeout, and delivery services, but some have closed.
Domino's
The chain is offering contactless delivery options as well as expanded paid leave and increased cleaning. You can read more about it here.
Dunkin'
Dunkin' locations will be limiting their hours and going to-go only. Customers can still get drive-thru and/or carry-out-only service, as well as delivery where it is available. You can read about it here.
Firehouse Subs
The chain has closed its dining rooms but is offering food via its on-line ordering system, call-in orders via phone, and where available, third-party delivery services and drive thru services. You can also get a free kid's meal with the purchase of a medium or large sub through the end of April.
Jimmy John's
Locations are to-go only. You can read more about it here.
KFC
KFC's locations are now to-go only. The chain is also offering free delivery and tamper-evident seals on bags.
Little Caesars
The chain is offering contactless delivery and carry-out through the Little Caesars app.
McDonald's
Company-owned locations are closing their dining rooms and implementing a to-go model. Self-service kiosks will be closed as well and customers are encouraged to use the drive-thru and delivery services, as well order take-out. McDonald's is encouraging its franchisees to do the same. You can read more about it here.
Moe's
Some locations will be closing their dining rooms and offering pick-up as an alternative to delivery. They are also offering free delivery on all orders, of $10 or more, purchased through the Moe’s app and website from now until April 10, in addition to other offers. You can read more here.
Noodles & Company
The chain transitioned to pick-up or carryout only and temporarily closed dining rooms at all restaurants. Each store will close at 8 p.m. as well.
Panera
Panera is now to-go only and can be ordered for pick-up, delivery, or drive-thru where available. You can get free delivery on orders $15 or more with the code FREEDELIVERY. The chain will also be offering contactless delivery and to-go bags for all orders will be sealed shut.
The chain is also offering grocery services, which you can read more about here.
Papa John's
The pizza chain is offering no-contact delivery.
Popeyes
Popeyes waived its delivery fees (though it did not mention coronavirus as a reason) and has increased its cleaning. It is also offering no-contact pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery. Read more about it here.
Qdoba
The chain is temporarily to-go only and has implemented limited-contact ordering.
Shake Shack
The burger chain will temporarily switch to a to-go only model in all of its U.S. locations. You can read more about it here.
Sonic
Sonic locations are now dine-out only. The company is also offering contactless ordering and payment via its mobile app. You can read more about it here.
Starbucks
Starbucks announced it will be temporarily making all of its U.S. and Canadian stores drive-thru only for the next two weeks. The chain is also offering free coffee to first responders and healthcare workers.
Subway
Subway locations are open for to-go orders.
Taco Bell
Company-owned Taco Bell locations are carry-out and/or drive-thru only, depending on their location. Many locations will be operating on reduced hours, and some will temporarily stop serving breakfast. You can read more about it here.
Torchy's
The chain's full menu is open for takeout and delivery and it is offering free delivery on orders more than $15 via DoorDash. Alcohol is also available for pickup orders in select locations.
Wendy's
The chain's company-owned locations are now to-go only and it is encouraging its franchisees to do the same. This means you can order at the counter, as well as through delivery, and go through the drive-thru where that is permitted, but dining rooms will be closed. You can read more about it here.
&Pizza
&Pizza will be offering unlimited pizza to employees and their immediate families for the next 30 days, raise the hourly wage by $1 for all shop-level staff, expanding its sick leave policy, offering free pizza to hospital workers, among other things. You can read more about it here.
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