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Halo Burger offering delivery, to-go only orders

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March 16, 2020

Flint, Michigan-based Halo Burger restaurants closed its dining rooms Saturday, opting to operate drive-thru and delivery business only. This decision comes from Halo Burger's commitment to public health and safety to protect guests and employees from COVID-19, David Walters, co-owner of Halo Burger said in a company press release.

"Our team has been closely monitoring the coronavirus and the recommendations from public health and safety officials," he said about his eight-unit chain. "We made the decision to close our dining rooms in order to practice social distancing to minimize the spread of the virus. Our team has already implemented numerous measures to guarantee our dining facilities are safe and this is another step to ensure we uphold that promise."

Employees will remain scheduled as normal to accommodate the increased demand in the drive-thru.

The brand issued a statement Friday about measures taken to mitigate the spread of the virus, which includes implementing increased daily cleaning efforts to be more frequent, focusing on high-traffic areas such as restrooms, checkout counters, dining tables and door handles. It's also encouraging those who feel sick to stay home and recover; sharing information with the team about how to keep themselves and others safe; closing playscapes and working alongside local, regional and national partners.

Guests interested in ordering delivery may use services from Five Star Food Express or Door Dash.

Halo Burger, was founded in 1923 and since its acquisition in 2016 by Halo Country LLC, the company has improved employee and customer engagement including health insurance for employees working over 20 hours a week, refined all in-store amenities and created impactful community outreach initiatives, according to the company.

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