# QSR Pandemic Reopenings Starbucks Canada Reopens Stores with Consumer Safety in Mind By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-05-28 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-canada-2020 References: [stories.starbucks](https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-prioritizes-safety-as-it-resumes-store-operations/) & [stories.starbucks](https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-canada-prioritizes-safety-as-it-resumes-store-operations/) [Starbucks Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-drinkware) recently announced plans to resume operations in many stores across the country by the end of May and states that consumer safety is a top priority for the iconic brand. The brand implemented a new Gran-and-Go service that minimizes contact between staff and employees to reduce the risk of spreading germs. Starbucks Canada is also implementing new safety measures in accordance with the recommendation of the [Public Health Agency of Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-partners-with-public-school), provincial governments, and safety experts. Staff will be provided with personal protective equipment including gloves and facial masks and each barista will complete a check-in procedure (such as temperature checks and a questionnaire) at the beginning of each shift to ensure they are able to safely work. Image Credit: CONNOR SURDI, Starbucks Canada ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contactless Service:** Starbucks Canada's Gran-and-Go service is a prime example of contactless service that minimizes contact between staff and customers, presenting an opportunity for other Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) to adopt similar strategies. - **Enhanced Safety Measures:** The implementation of personal protective equipment and check-in procedures for staff at Starbucks Canada presents an opportunity for other industries, such as retail and hospitality, to enhance safety measures for their employees and customers. - **Guidance From Health Authorities:** Starbucks Canada's adherence to the recommendations of health authorities presents an opportunity for various industries, including food and beverage, to follow similar guidelines to prioritize consumer safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can explore the adoption of contactless service to minimize contact between staff and customers, providing a safer dining experience. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can consider implementing personal protective equipment and check-in procedures to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from adopting enhanced safety measures, such as providing personal protective equipment and implementing check-in procedures, to prioritize the well-being of guests and employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Springtime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-spring-menu.md) - [Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-offerings.md) - [Festive QSR Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Bespoke QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-drinks-1.md) - [Highly Anticipated QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-treats.md) - [Reimagined Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewards-system.md) - [Restored Cafe Culture Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coffee-house.md) - [Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-summer-menu.md) - [QSR BOGO Beverage Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-bogo-deal-on-all-beverages.md)