The crazy line-ups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end.
Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May.
According to the company, the stores which remained open during the pandemic have helped test and refine new operating models, designed specifically for social-distancing.
Over the next week or so, the company intends to open additional stores or expand services (like curbside pick-up or walk-in orders) on a community-by-community basis, working closely with all levels of government and health authorities.
Starbucks Canada said it has “developed a data-rich dashboard to provide store format details, government data on confirmed cases and trends about COVID-19, and how that may influence decisions at the individual store level.”
Previously announced mandatory measures will remain in place at its stores, including:
Facial coverings: All partners are required to wear a facial covering if they are working at a store. Partners are reminded not to touch their eyes, nose and mouth, and to wash their hands, maintain physical distancing and sanitize high touch surfaces frequently.
Wellness checks: As an additional safety measure, ahead of each shift, all partners are required to take their temperature and use the Covid-19 Virtual Coach to ensure they are ready and able to work.
Plexi-shields: The company is sourcing plexi-shields to be installed before re-opening its cafes for customers.
