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All Starbucks in U.S., Canada shift to takeout-only model

Matt Rosenberg
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Empty tables in a usually bustling Starbucks in Market Square are seen beyond a sign alerting customers that the store is open for “grab-and-go” purchases only due to coronavirus worries Monday, March 16, 2020.

All Starbucks locations in the U.S. and Canada will be moving to a “to go” only model as it works to help slow the spread of covid-19, the company announced Sunday night.

Seating will be suspended in the coffee shops, but takeout orders will still be accepted through the Starbucks app, at the registers and at the drive-through, Starbucks said.

Some markets also offer delivery through the Uber Eats app, the company said.

“As part of communities worldwide, we are navigating this situation with nimbleness, learning and adapting as new information is made available,” CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

The company offered tips for how to order digitally.

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