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Even though it may look a little different, you can eat in Chick-fil-A again!
The company announced that they’ve begun reopening dining rooms across the country with new “safe service” standards in place amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. This is huge news!
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We are now beginning to see what the new normal will look like at the popular chicken chain. New features like hand washing stations, plexiglass shields, and the removal of self-service stations (like condiments and beverages) are just a few of the ways that you may notice a difference when you go back to eating at the fast food restaurant.
Additionally, the company is still encouraging people to use drive-thru, curbside, and delivery when possible. They’ve even launched Family Meal Kits for at-home preparation and consumption.
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Business Insider reports on all the changes:
Reopening guidelines: The company announced that franchisees will decide when to reopen based on local and national guidelines. We think this makes the most sense!
Employee health monitoring. Employees will have their temperatures checked at the beginning of their shift.
Hand washing checkpoints. New outdoor hand washing stations have been created for employees. They will be required to remove their gloves and wash hands at certain checkpoints, such as every time they handle cash.
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Social distancing protocols for guests. The company is adding decals and signs to help people know where to stay six feet apart. You'd be surprised what a difference a little tape makes!
Regular cleaning. High-traffic areas like tablets, credit card readers, trays, and door handles will be disinfected roughly every 30 minutes.
Contactless methods. Customers are encouraged to pay via app instead of cash or card.
Plexiglass shields. Protective shields have been installed at counters.
So, there you have it--some of the ways Chick-Fil-A is keeping customers and employees safe. Leave a comment below: do you think these measures are enough?
