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Starbucks to eliminate seating and close some stores

The chain is going to a takeout-only model to reduce the spread of the coronavirus as chains focus increasingly on drive-thru and delivery.

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OpenTable data shows just how bad traffic is falling

Reservations plunged and sales fell as fear of the coronavirus kept people home and away from restaurants.

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

As local governments take steps to limit the coronavirus and sports teams cancel games, the industry faces a dramatic downturn, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Here are tips for staying healthy—and staying in business—during this unprecedented crisis.

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among the chains that addressed customers about steps they’re taking to prevent the disease’s spread.

Investors continued to flee from the industry amid recession concerns and stock market volatility.

The chain is introducing a menu of three Toasted Breakfast Burritos as it combats Wendy’s move into the daypart.

Black Box Intelligence said it expects weak sales this year amid steep declines in areas hit by COVID-19 and mounting risks of an economic slowdown.

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s have all introduced large takes on existing items.

Founder and Co-CEO Todd Graves and Co-CEO AJ Kumaran join "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the program as well as the chicken trend, growth and technology.

As COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, the burger giant has pledged to pay employees at company stores who are required to stay home.

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