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Chairs are stacked in a Starbucks coffee shop that remained open for customers purchasing for take-away on Monday.
- Chains including Starbucks and Chick-fil-A have shut down dining areas due to the coronavirus outbreak.
- In recent days, a number of chains have announced they are shifting to a to-go model, emphasizing delivery, drive-thru, and take-out orders.
- Some state and city governments are requiring restaurants to shut down or close their dining rooms.
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Chains including Starbucks and Chick-fil-A have closed their seating areas amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
In recent days, a number of chains have announced they are closing seating areas. While some locations are shuttering, most locations of the chains will continue to serve customers take-out orders, as well as orders placed via drive-thrus or via delivery.
States including Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, as well as cities such as New York and Los Angeles, are requiring that restaurants and bars shutter or close dining areas.
Here are all the national chains that are taking steps to move towards becoming solely focused on take-out, drive-thru, and delivery business, banning customers from dining in locations.