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Dunkin' cuts hours, removes store seating in response to virus

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March 17, 2020

Dunkin' has announced its measures related to the pandemic and its related mandates nationwide. Dunkin' CEO Dave Hoffmann said in a statement Monday that its U.S. stores will have fewer hours with only drive-thru, delivery or carry-out service available, a news release said. 

In fact, Dunkin' is removing all seating and tables from its stores nationally, the statement said. The brand has also stepped up store sanitation procedure, particularly around high-use and high-traffic areas, a news release said. 

For in-store employees, Dunkin' said it is stressing social distancing in-store, but as far as special provisions for sick employees, including paid time off or other assistance, Hoffmann only said that "franchisees are taking care of" employees. No details about paid time off or sick leave were available.

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