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There’s nothing nice about canceled happy hour, but it all makes sense for safety.
Starbucks has suspended two upcoming Happy Hour promotions in its US stores, hoping to limit crowds in its cafes as coronavirus cases increase across the country.
A Starbucks spokesperson told FOX Business on Wednesday that the coffee chain will no longer run two-for-one deal days during certain hours on December 17 and January 7, 2021, as previously scheduled.
Starbucks’ seasonal drinks for 2020, pictured. The coffee chain will no longer organize two-for-one deal days during certain hours on December 17 and January 7, 2021, as previously planned, as the chain hopes to limit crowds in its cafes. (Starbucks)
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“Given the increase in the number of cases and current guidelines from the scientific community against meeting in large groups for extended periods of time, we have decided to pause Happy Hours,” said the spokesman. “We are temporarily moving to other promotions such as Double Star Days and will reassess future plans as we continue to monitor the situation.”
The representative emphasized that the health and safety of Starbucks staff, customers and communities remains of the utmost importance during this time.
| Ticker | Safety | Last | Change | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBUX | STARBUCKS CORPORATION | 103.94 | -0.24 | -0.24% |
Reuters reports that a December 3 happy hour was also canceled due to overcrowding, claiming the cafe chain plans to reassess the promotion in early January.
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During happy hour deal days, Starbucks customers who have downloaded the signature app can score two of the same drink for the price of one during certain afternoon hours.