Fast-Food Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2024: Everything to Know

Mar. 15, 2025

McDonald’s golden arches.Photo:Paul Weaver / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images

Paul Weaver / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images

Sometimes, convenience is key — even on Thanksgiving. Below is a list of fast-food restaurants open onThanksgiving Day 2024so that you can plan your day accordingly.

Burger King

Burger King location.Mario Tama/Getty

Mario Tama/Getty

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A store.Getty

Getty

All U.S-based Chick-fil-A restaurants are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, according to theirofficial website.

Chipotle

Chipotle location.Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Chipotle is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, according to the company’sofficial website.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day with a “traditional meal starting at 11 a.m.” per theirofficial website. They recommend using theirOnline Wait Listfor shorter wait times. You can alsopre-ordertheir “Heat n’ Serve” pickup meal option.

Domino’s

Domino’s location.Jetcityimage / Getty Images

Jetcityimage / Getty Images

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Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee.Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty

Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty

Golden Corral

Golden Corral location.Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty

Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty

Golden Corral is open on Thanksgiving, and the restaurant even features a special holiday buffet option. “Our Holiday Buffet will feature Carved Roasted Turkey, Carved Holiday Glazed Ham, and NEW Carved Holiday Pork Roast on the endless buffet along with all the traditional holiday favorites like Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin & Pecan Pie,” they shareon their website. They also note that the buffet is available for a limited time at dinner.

IHOP

IHOP restaurant.Scott Olson/Getty Images

IHOP will be open on Thanksgiving, but as with many other franchises, hours may vary. Be sure to double check that your local spot is open before heading over this year.

KFC

KFC chicken and a drink.Lauren DeCicca/Getty

Lauren DeCicca/Getty

KFC is typically open at least modified hours on Thanksgiving, but it is always a good idea to check your specific location beforehand. You can find their store locatorhere.

McDonald’s

McDonald’s burger, fries and a drink.Lauren DeCicca/Getty

Popeyes

Popeyes location.Joe Raedle/Getty

Joe Raedle/Getty

Starbucks

Starbucks location.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty

Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty

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Taco Bell

Taco Bell location.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Wendy’s

Wendy’s store location.Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty

Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty

“Many Wendy’s restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving so you can grab your favorite meal before snagging all those crazy early Black Friday deal,” reads theofficial Wendy’s website.”

“Please visit ourlocation finderfor the most up-to-date information on the Wendy’s location nearest you,” they add.

source: people.com