While many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking a feast with their family and friends, sometimes the holiday calls for a trip to a restaurant.

And for millions of Americans dealing with inflation, their budget may lead them to a fast-food restaurant during the holidays.

Regardless of the reason you’re eating fast food on Thanksgiving (finance, tradition, or a turkey mishap), you want to know which restaurants are open.

Many stores and restaurants close to give their employees time with their families on Thanksgiving. However, many are aware that customers will still be hungry during the holidays and may ultimately want more comfort fast food than cooking at home.

Burger King

It doesn’t matter if you’re craving a burger or a chicken sandwich, Burger King remains open on Thanksgiving.

Each location’s hours may vary depending on management, so please inquire about your specific restaurant’s hours at that location or online at Burger King’s website.

Denny’s

Denny’s prides itself on being open 24 hours a day, all year round.

Historically, Denny’s also offered Turkey Packs that you could purchase for takeout, but you’ll have to ask your specific restaurant about any Thanksgiving deals this year.

Dunkin’

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

Starbucks

Starbucks store hours vary by location on Thanksgiving, but many will be open to satisfy all your caffeine cravings.

The opening hours for your specific store can be found on the Starbucks website.

Subway

If you prefer a turkey sandwich to a full-fledged turkey with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, select Subway stores are open.

However, it depends on the specific franchise, so you will need to call your local store for clarification on opening hours.

Waffle House

Waffle House is another restaurant that works hard to serve guests 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving.

So if you’re craving a breakfast of waffles, eggs, sandwiches and more, Waffle House will be there to meet your needs this Thanksgiving.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s said it will be “open and ready to serve fans through the holidays.” For specific hours, Frosty and burger fans should check with their local restaurant.

White Castle

White Castle’s restaurants will continue to serve guests until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving this year.

That means if you want to stock up on the chain’s popular burger sliders before tucking in later that evening, you should have plenty of time.

McDonald’s

Most McDonald’s locations are open on Thanksgiving.

However, specific hours vary by location, so you’ll need to look up the address of your specific restaurant on McDonald’s website.

Cracker barrel

Cracker Barrel’s Southern comfort food may be ideal for those looking to eat out on Thanksgiving.

Fortunately, the chain is keeping select locations open and also offering a special menu, takeout and delivery.

For specific details, check with your local restaurant to see if your store will welcome customers on Thanksgiving.

Fast food closed on Thanksgiving

Not all fast food restaurants keep their doors open on Thanksgiving. It’s a relatively unpopular day for employees to want to work, and many business leaders choose to let their employees enjoy the holiday at home with their families.

These fast food restaurants are closed for Thanksgiving 2024:

• Arby’s
• Chick-Fil-A
• Chipotle
• From Hardee
• Moe’s
• Noodles & Company
• Taco bell

Although many families make it a tradition to eat at a sit-down restaurant during Thanksgiving, many families will also be closed for Thanksgiving, so check ahead of time to see if your holiday plans involve eating out.

The following full-service restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving:

• Chilis
• First watch
• Olive garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Red Cancer
• Texas Roadhouse
• The Cheesecake Factory

Many grocery stores will also be closed for Thanksgiving, including Aldi, Costco, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target, Trader Joe’s and Walmart.