What’s Open on Thanksgiving 2024? Complete List of Fast-Food Chains

Thanksgiving can often necessitate dining out even though many Americans like making a feast with their loved ones.

Furthermore millions of Americans who are struggling with inflation may spend the holiday at a fast food restaurant due to financial constraints.

You’ll want to know which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving regardless of whether you end up eating fast food due to budgetary constraints, tradition or a turkey disaster.

On Thanksgiving, a lot of shops and eateries close to allow their staff to spend time with their families. Many however are mindful that consumers may still be hungry on the holiday and choose comfort food from fast food restaurants rather than cooking at home. 

Let’s see the list,

Burger King:

Burger King will be open on Thanksgiving regardless of whether you’re in the mood for a chicken sandwich or a burger. The hours of each store may differ according to management therefore find out the hours of your particular restaurant there or online at Burger King’s website. 

Starbucks:

Starbucks store hours vary by location on Thanksgiving but many will be open to satisfy all of your holiday caffeine cravings. The hours for your particular Starbucks location can be found on the Starbucks website. 

Dunkin’s:

Dunkin’s store hours also vary by location, but you can check if your local coffee fix store is open by using the Dunkin’ website store locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards App.

Subway:

Some Subway stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day if you would rather have a turkey sandwich than a full-fledged turkey with all the trimmings. To find out the exact hours, you should phone your local store as it varies depending on the franchise. 

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Wendy’s:

According to Wendy’s, it will be “open and ready to serve fans throughout the holiday season.” Burger and Frosty lovers should check with their neighborhood eatery for precise hours.

McDonald’s:

On Thanksgiving, most McDonald’s restaurants will be open. You should check the McDonald’s website for the address of your particular restaurant though as precise hours differ depending on the location.

Denny’s:

Being open twenty four hours a day, seven days a week is something that Denny’s takes great pride in. In the past, Denny’s also sold Turkey Packs that you could order to be picked up but you should inquire about any Thanksgiving specials that may be available at your particular restaurant. 

Waffle House:

Another eatery that makes every effort to serve customers throughout the year, including Thanksgiving is Waffle House. Waffle House will therefore be available on Thanksgiving if you’re in the mood for a breakfast that includes waffles, eggs, sandwiches and more.

Castle White:

This Thanksgiving, White Castle restaurants will serve customers until 3 p.m. This implies that you should have plenty of time to load up on the chain’s well liked burger sliders before your feast later that evening.

Cracker Barrel:

Those who want to eat out on Thanksgiving could find Cracker Barrel’s Southern comfort food to be perfect. Fortunately, the chain is continuing to operate some of its stores and is also providing delivery and takeaway options in addition to a special menu. To find out if your restaurant is accepting customers on Thanksgiving, get in touch with your neighborhood restaurant. 

Fast food restaurants which will be closed On Thanksgiving:

On Thanksgiving not all fast-Food restaurants remain open. Since most employees don’t want to work on that day, many business owners choose to let their staff members spend the holiday with their family at home.

Fast food restaurants that will be closed for Thanksgiving 2024 are KFC, Arby’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Hardee’s, Moe’s, Noodles & Company and Taco Bell. 

Full service restaurants like Chili’s, First Watch, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Texas Roadhouse and The Cheesecake Factory will also be closed on Thanksgiving.

In addition, a number of supermarkets including Aldi, Costco, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target, Trader Joe’s and Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving.

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WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

WR News Writer

WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

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