Is the new Corona Cafe "unnecessary"? 6:54 on April 10

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In response to the emergency declaration, Starbucks, a major coffee chain, closed stores in the target area from the 9th. However, other major companies continue to operate, and the response is divided.

The Basic Policy, which was revised by the government in response to the emergency declaration, stipulated that, as well as the operations to be continued, such as the operation of infrastructure and the supply of daily necessities, a `` café '' was also specified. Is an indispensable service for living the minimum necessary life. "

On the other hand, the policy states that unnecessary emergency outings strongly demand self-restraint. For this reason, the response of the major coffee chain companies that received the declaration was largely divided into whether to continue business or to close.

Of these, Starbucks, the largest store in Japan, has closed stores in seven prefectures, which are the target areas of the declaration, as a rule from the 9th.
Doutor has also closed directly managed stores in seven prefectures since the 8th.
The two companies cited reasons for the suspension of business, including ensuring the safety of customers and employees and contributing to government and municipal governments' requests to refrain from going out.

On the other hand, Komeda Coffee stated that it may be closed temporarily depending on the commercial facility in which it resides, but has stated a policy of shortening the time and continuing business as much as possible.
In addition, Tully's has closed one-third of the stores in seven prefectures, but has decided to shorten the time and continue business in the remaining two-thirds.
Regarding the reason for continuing business, the two companies have decided to respond to the needs of cafes that provide food and drink and rest, and have taken measures such as sufficient spacing between customers and regular ventilation and disinfection of the store. I am thorough.

Pronto cancels bar time

Pronto, a major restaurant chain. During the day, it provided coffee and other things as a café, and at night, it continued to operate as a bar where you can drink wine and beer.

However, all stores in seven prefectures that have declared an emergency from September 9 will be closed all day. In addition, the business hours of local stores that have not been declared emergency have been reduced to 7:00 pm. Bar sales also played an important role in differentiating from other cafes, but while the Tokyo Metropolitan Government was considering a request to take a break from pubs and other places to prevent the spread of infection, it provided alcohol. The bar has been decided to refrain from self-restraint, and the decision was made to stop the business.

However, in stores with franchise contracts, there are cases in which the owner strongly desires to continue business for management reasons, and cases in which the facility where the store occupies requires business continuation. For these stores, the company cannot forcibly request a leave, and will continue to operate in the future, and even if the same brand sign is displayed, the response will be different for each store. .

In stores where business is continuing,

The Komeda Coffee Store in Tokyo, Komazawa Park in Setagaya-ku, where business will continue, is designed to maintain the distance between customers, such as only providing one set for each section of seats divided by partitions.

In addition, the store windows are always open to provide ventilation, disinfecting alcohol is installed at the entrance of the store, and the store is closed from 11am to 7pm.

Since last month, the number of in-store customers has dropped sharply, while the number of take-away customers, which had been scarce in the past, has increased to about 10 pairs a day.

A 36-year-old man who visited the store from a neighborhood said, "I knew on the Internet that there are many shops that are not open, but I am open here. It is hard to stay at home all the time I'm glad I can eat what I can't make at home. "

Koji Tsugane of Komeda's coffee shop said, "Some people may feel depressed during self-restraint, but they want to provide the same level of relaxation, taste and volume as before. I want you to enjoy the same taste. "

The idea of ​​a closed store is

Some coffee chain stores continue to operate while taking measures to prevent infection, while others have closed down because they cannot maintain their traditional sales style.

Blue Bottle Coffee, known as a new-style café originating in the United States, has closed all 16 stores in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe for the time being from the 8th.

The style of this shop is not only to provide drip coffee, which is hand-cooked one by one after receiving an order, but also for employees to convey knowledge of coffee while talking with customers.

However, we decided to close the business because it was difficult to continue sales while considering the stability of customers and employees.

Saki Igawa, Head of Asia for Blue Bottle Coffee, commented, “Customers have said that they are absent from business, but it is not possible for employees to provide hospitality with confidence. I want to be ready to come back when I do. "