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QSR Magazine Reports: Chick-fil-A Temporarily Shutters Dining Areas

Chick-fil-A, which has more than 2,300 restaurants, announced Sunday that it will temporarily close its dining area amid coronavirus concerns. The restaurant said on its website that some locations may offer drive-thru service, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery, or mobile order options.

According to QSR Magazine, Chick-fil-A, which has more than 2,300 restaurants, announced Sunday that it will temporarily close its dining area amid coronavirus concerns. 

Other restaurant brands are discussing closing or restructuring interactions. Starbucks has already started limiting orders to take-out only.

In a video released Monday, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that managing directors are working closely with operator leadership to make the decisions most appropriate for their situations. 

“I’ve reiterated that managing directors in each market, along with operator leadership are empowered to make the necessary decisions to protect their people and our business,” Kempczinski said in the video. 

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