Starbucks will close up to 400 company-owned stores in the Americas, according to a recent SEC filing obtained by CNN. These store closures come as the company is putting a greater focus on to-go orders and mobile orders. The closings are "in conjunction with the opening, over time, of a greater number of new, repositioned stores in different locations and with innovative store formats.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic coming to the United States, people were understandably concerned—and sometimes confused—about how to keep themselves safe. Though public health experts did their best to provide solid safety info even as they learned more about the virus, that didn't stop many from listening to some ill-informed advice...like about washing their food in bleach.

Protests about the racial inequality in America have reached areas of the world far beyond the United States, and the movement has reached the craft beer community. Brewers worldwide are joining an initiative called Black is Beautiful by selling stout beer with the same label to raise awareness around the injustices Black people and people of color face daily and to help raise funds for organizations that support them.

You really cannot top a classic glazed donut right? It's sugary, it's sweet, it's delicious...but perhaps the only way I'll ditch my beloved glazed donuts is if you offer me one of these over-the-top, dessert-inspired donuts from Krispy Kreme.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many reservation apps to become obsolete while restaurants closed down on-location dining. Now, as some areas begin to reopen under certain guidelines, reservation apps are looking to add a feature that requires diners to fill out a health-related questionnaire when reserving a table. Apps like Resy, OpenTable, and Tock allow people to reserve tables at local restaurants. In response to the novel coronavirus, these apps have found new ways to serve their users.

Starbucks is reportedly asking workers to take unpaid leave until September because, according to the Wall Street Journal, the chain does not predict sales to improve to the levels from before the coronavirus pandemic until the fall at the earliest. Yahoo Finance said that Starbucks sales are down 35 to 40 percent from last year, which is not something that can be recovered right away. Starbucks employees will be notified of their reduced hours and options in the coming weeks.

Like many restaurants, Cracker Barrel is slowly reopening its dining rooms as many states begin to lift social distancing measures, and though they expect sales to be a bit unpredictable for a while, they plan to combat that by testing a beer and wine program along with new menu items. A report from Nation's Restaurant News said the chain is expecting sales to be "choppy" for awhile and CEO Sandra B.

As cities across the country continue to protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, state governments are instituting curfews in the hopes of maintaining order. Slews of cities, including Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, are among the areas that are now under strict curfews.

There is no shortage of ways to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement—no matter your circumstances. In addition to donating to large organizations, you can show immediate support and give aid to everyone in your community fighting for equity in America. Often, the opportunities will vary by your area; here are a handful of ideas that can help those sparking change.

As more cities allow restaurants to reopen their dining rooms to customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's understandable that many have questions and concerns about what these re-openings will look like and how to keep themselves safe should they choose to dine out. We should note that the FDA does not believe that the coronavirus is spread through food or food packaging. That being said, we asked experts about just how safe it is to dine out currently and what you can do to keep yourself safe.