Some essential businesses operating in the outbreak have employed safety measures including regular health screenings and requiring workers to wear face masks.

US same-store sales dropped 3 percent as the pandemic limited store operations.

Schultz said the government's Payroll Protection Program is only a short term fix and isn't enough to keep small businesses open for the long-haul after the pandemic subsides.

Over 60,000 care packages fueled with over 1.6 million donations including Starbucks coffee, handwritten letters from Starbucks employees as well as notes from volunteers at Operation Gratitude. 

Starbucks and Beyond Meat have partnered to launch a new plant-based menu in China this week.

The fast-casual chain last month also said it would give a 10 percent pay increase to its hourly employees

The aid is anchored by a $10.8 million fund.

Starbucks stores will ramp up operations on a case-by-case basis based on local public health guidance.

Southeastern Grocers also owns BI-LO, Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarket.

Burger King will give away free Whoppers to “students who are continuing to study hard through the worldwide pandemic.”

Drive-thru customers can get a free order of fries with their meal.

The initiative is set to take place over the next few weeks.

When your order is ready, the driver will leave it on a cleaned surface in front of your house.

COVID-19 has forced many restaurants to close, putting some in the industry out of work.

Currently, the 49-year-old company serves more than 100 million customers each week across 31,795 stores worldwide. 

Coffee has received a sales boost from coronavirus quarantines.

The pay bump expresses “our appreciation for those who are willing and able to continue working during this time,” the brand’s CEO said.

The workers are eligible to receive a free tall-sized hot or iced coffee from Wednesday through May 3.

The coffeehouse chain said the reduced service policy will remain in place for at least two weeks.

Starbucks announced Sunday it will temporarily close some stores and change all locations in the U.S. and Canada to a “to-go” model in an effort to combat the spreading of the new coronavirus.