As the U.S. continues to take steps in order to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus, many popular food chains have also made adjustments. Restaurants everywhere are functioning on takeout-or delivery-only models and many delivery services are waiving extra fees to make it easier for people to order while they stay in their homes due to coronavrius (a/k/a/ COVID-19) concerns.
Please keep in mind of course that things may change from one day to another, but at the time of this writing this post, here is the most currently information release by these popular restaurant chains. Keep in mind that some locations may be temporarily closed. Make sure and check your local listings.
Restaurant Offer Free Delivery Amid Coronavirus
Arby’s
Inspire Brands, which operates Arby’s Sonic, Jimmy Johns, Rusty Taco & Buffalo Wild Wings have closed their dine-in options. Drive-thru, curbside pick-up and take out remain available subject to local regulations.
Blaze Pizza
Many locations have already close their dining rooms, although here in S. Florida they are currently open. Free delivery is available through DoorDash & Postmates.
Burger King
Burger King will offer one free kids meals for every adult meal purchased. The offer is available even for online or mobile app orders. They also partnered with GrubHub to offer free delivery on orders of $10 or more through March 29th.
Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake Factory is offering a complimentary slice of cheesecake with curb-side to go orders of $30 or more now through April 16th. Use promo code FREESLICE at checkout.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A also temporarily closed its dining rooms to help limit person to person contact. Depending on it’s location, drive thru, mobile orders, takeout and delivery will still be available.
Chipolte
Chipolte is offering free delivery on order of over $10. The new free service features a tamper-evident seal and limited-contact delivery options.
Denny’s
While some are closed, others do remain open with less customers. For locations that are open, there are no longer condiments on the tables, they clean critical areas every 30 minutes, as well as all chairs & tables between use, and are requiring employees to wash their hands & apply alcohol-based sanitizer every 20 minutes. Denny’s will offer free delivery through April 12th.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ locations will be reducing hours and offering drive thru and to go orders only. Some areas do have delivery as well.
KFC
Just announced today, KFC will also close their dining rooms. Free delivery is available for orders of $12 or more through Grubhub or Seamless until April 26th. Each delivery will come with a tamper-evident seal, and customers can also select the option for contact-free delivery at checkout. Drive thru windows will still be open.
Little Caesars
Through March 29th, you can get free delivery on any orders of $10 or more.
McDonald’s
Seating areas have been closed, but most locations are open for walk-in take out, drive thru and McDelivery. We currently did not see any mention for delivery fees being waived, however Uber Eats and GrubHub have suspended delivery fees in most areas, so it should word for McDonald’s orders.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Select Moe’s locations have closed their dining rooms. They are including a free kids meal with every adult meal ordered. Pick-up, as well as free delivery available on all app & websites orders of $10 or more.
Outback Steakhouse
Dining rooms are closed but they are open for curb side pick up daily from 12 to 7 pm and are offering free kids meals with each adult meal order. Free delivery in select areas through April 30th.
Panera Bread
For the time being, Panera is now filling to-go orders only for pick-up, delivery, or drive-thru where available. The chain will also be offering contactless delivery and to-go bags for all orders will be sealed shut.
Pollo Tropical
Like most places, Pollo Tropical has closed dining room seating, but is open for drive-thru orders and is now offering unlimited free delivery on online orders through April 3rd. Pollo Tropical is offering 50 percent off orders from health care workers, first responders, as well as United States Postal Service, FedEx and UPS workers.
Popeyes
Popeyes has also closed dining rooms. They are offering contactless drive thru and delivery. Delivery is free through their mobile app as well as Uber Eats, DoorDash, GrubHub and Postmates.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster just announced that they will also be offering free delivery though mid-April. Their minimum order however is $30. Red Lobster will still offer curbside, pick-up as well. They have implemented contactless delivery in an effort to keep everyone involved safe during this time.
Ruby Tuesdays
Free delivery is available through DoorDash, GrubHub and Postmates.
Starbucks
Stores are now to-go or drive thru where available. There is no indoor or outdoor seating open to the public at this time. Starbucks is offering a free tall hot or iced coffee to workers on the front lines through May 3rd. This would apply to first responders and front-line workers, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers and firefighters.
Delivery Services:
When ordering, make sure and request contactless delivery. We also suggest opening your food and disposing of the plastic right away. Researchers have found that the virus can survive on surfaces from a few hours to a few days to dispose of any receipts, containers, plastic bags, boxes, etc. just to be safe. Most importantly, wash your hands before eating!
Uber Eats
You can now specify to leave the order at the door or in a lobby for example versus having to accept a delivery in person. Uber Eats is trying to help keep local restaurants in business by waiving delivery fees across across the US and Canada.
DoorDash
The company is distributing gloves and hand sanitizer to delivery drivers. It is waiving commissions from local restaurants for the first 30 days so they can now offer delivery.
GrubHub
They will also defer the collection of commission it charges to independent restaurants for 4 weeks.
Note: We share tips for health, travel & preparedness, but this is not official medical or health advice. Please contact your medical professional if you have questions or symptoms.
