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 location.Mario Tama/Getty
Mario Tama/Getty
Chick-fil-A store.Getty
Getty
All U.S-based Chick-fil-A restaurants are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, according to theirofficial website.
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 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 location.Jetcityimage / Getty Images
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Dutch Bros Coffee.Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty
Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty
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 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 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 burger, fries and a drink.Lauren DeCicca/Getty
Popeyes location.Joe Raedle/Getty
Joe Raedle/Getty
Starbucks location.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty
Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty
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Taco Bell location.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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