Starbucks is temporarily closing its traditional cafe-only stores for two weeks, moving to a drive-thru and delivery-only model.The coffee giant told employees on Friday that it would close all cafes, exclusively using a drive-thru and delivery model starting on Saturday. Some select locations in and around hospitals and healthcare facilities will remain open, staffed with employees who are open to working in these situations. Licensed stores, such as in Targets, will remain open.
Nearly 60% of Starbucks locations have drive-thru capabilities, a number that has increased in recent years. Starbucks has more than 15,000 stores in the US.A barista prepares a drink at Starbucks.
"We are made to feel guilty for not wanting to serve our communities in a time like this," one worker told Business Insider earlier this week. "However, Starbucks needs to serve its people right now."
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