Dining out is no longer possible in many parts of the U.S., with a growing number of cities and states mandating that bars and restaurants end dine-in service in an effort to enforce social distancing and slow the transmission of COVID-19 across the country. Amid these regulations and a huge loss in patronage, restaurants, bars, and even fast-food and fast-casual chains are pivoting to takeout and delivery.

1. Measures That Fast-Food and Fast-Casual
Chains Are Taking Right Now
While some chains, like McDonald’s, are closing
dining rooms, others have yet to announce major
changes
Dining out is no longer possible in many parts of the U.S., with a growing
number of cities and states mandating that bars and restaurants end dine-in
service in an effort to enforce social distancing and slow the transmission of
COVID-19 across the country. Amid these regulations and a huge loss in

2. patronage, restaurants, bars, and even fast-food and fast-casual chains are
pivoting to takeout and delivery.
While it’s always a good idea to consider supporting a favorite local
restaurant — now, more than ever, they really need it — sometimes a chain
is all that’s feasible. Here’s a running list of which major fast-food and fast-
casual chains are open as usual, and which are adjusting operations in light
of the novel coronavirus pandemic:
McDonald’s: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their
dining rooms and shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru. All play areas
are also closed. The company is also implementing daily temperature
checks for employees. These changes don’t all necessarily apply to
franchisees, although McDonald’s said it’s encouraging franchisees to do
the same. McDonald’s also announced that all of its U.K. restaurants would
close due to COVID-19 concerns.
Wendy’s: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to delivery and drive-thru, with carryout available in limited
locations.
Burger King: No major closures announced yet.
Arby’s: All company-owned locations and the majority of franchisee
locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting to carryout,
and drive-thru options subject to local mandates.
Carl’s Jr.: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their dining
rooms and shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru.

3. Cava: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting to
carryout and pickup.
Checkers and Rally’s: The few locations nationwide that have dining rooms
are closing, with carryout, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru still available.
Chick-fil-A: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms. Some
stores will offer drive-thru-only, while others are shifting to carryout,
pickup, or delivery.
Chipotle: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting
to carryout, pickup, and delivery.
Church’s Chicken: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their
dining rooms and shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru; the company
said it has “urged franchisees to do the same.”
Dairy Queen: The company said it’s encouraging franchisees to close their
dining rooms and shift to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru.
Del Taco: Most locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru.
Domino’s: No major closures announced yet.
Dunkin’: All locations nationwide are reducing their hours, closing their

4. dining rooms, and shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru.
Firehouse Subs: All locations in the U.S. and Canada are closing their dining
rooms and shifting to carryout, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru.
Five Guys: Store operations and hours — including dining room closures and
pickup/delivery-only options — are varying on a case-by-case basis and in
accordance to local mandates.
In-N-Out: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to drive-thru or curbside pickup, when possible. Restaurants
without drive-thru are closing.
Jack in the Box: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to pickup, delivery, and drive-thru.
Jimmy John’s: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their
dining rooms, with carryout, pickup, and drive-thru options subject to local
mandates.
KFC: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting to
carryout, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru.
Little Caesars: The company said it has advised all its locations to close their
dining rooms and shift to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru.
Mod Pizza: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to carryout, pickup, and delivery.

5. Noodles & Company: All locations nationwide are reducing their hours,
closing their dining rooms, and shifting to carryout, pickup, and delivery.
Panda Express: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to carryout, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru. The company is also
implementing temperature checks for employees.
Panera Bread: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their
dining rooms and shifting to carryout, pickup, delivery, and drive-thru.
Papa John’s: No major closures announced yet.
Pizza Hut: Dining rooms will close in states where it’s mandated, and those
locations will offer carryout and delivery. On March 25, Yum Brands —
which owns Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell — announced that 7,000
restaurants around the globe would be temporarily closing, including 1,000
Pizza Hut Express stores in the U.S.
Popeyes: No major closures announced yet.
Qdoba: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting
to carryout, pickup, and delivery.
Quiznos: No major closures announced yet.

6. Raising Cane’s: Most locations nationwide are serving via drive-thru, with
some still allowing dine-in or carryout in accordance with local mandates.
Some locations in malls or university food courts are closed. The company
said that franchisees are “following suit where legally allowed.”
Shake Shack: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their
dining rooms and shifting to carryout, pickup, and delivery.
Smashburger: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to carryout and delivery.
Sonic: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their dining
rooms, with carryout, pickup, and drive-thru options subject to local
mandates.
Starbucks: All company-owned locations in the U.S. and Canada are closing
their dining rooms and shifting to primarily delivery and drive-thru where
available, with exceptions “serving in or around hospitals and healthcare
centers” in order to serve first responders and health care workers.
Company-owned stores in high-social gathering locations (e.g., malls,
universities, etc.) and areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases are
closed.
Subway: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and shifting
to carryout and delivery.
Sweetgreen: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to pickup (only via the mobile app) and delivery.

7. Taco Bell: All company-owned locations nationwide are closing their dining
rooms and shifting to carryout, delivery, and drive-thru. Franchisees are
“determining dining room closures based on local mandates and
community needs,” said parent company Yum Brands.
Whataburger: All locations nationwide are closing their dining rooms and
shifting to pickup and drive-thru.