Everyone agrees that Thanksgiving is all about the food, but we don't necessarily have to be the ones to cook it. After all, many of us have already spent way too much time in the kitchen this year and could already be burnt out by whipping up countless fall pies and Halloween cookies. Some people are choosing to skip Thanksgiving dinner altogether and head to McDonald's, Burger King or Popeyes for a bite to eat. Others prefer to get a take-out Thanksgiving meal from one of the many restaurants offering them, such as Boston Market or Denny's. Holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year and we get it, there's a reason fast food is there to make our lives easier.
Whether you just aren't up for cooking, will be spending the holiday on the road traveling to see loved ones, or having a burger and fries in place of turkey and pie one of your personal traditions, we've rounded up 20 fast food options that will be open on Thanksgiving day. Read ahead for information on store hours, special menus and more so that you know what local neighborhood spots you can count on when hunger hits on Turkey Day.
What Fast Food Restaurants Are Open on Thanksgiving?
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- Applebees: Most locations will be open and serving a special menu. Call ahead for hours.
- Boston Market: Most locations will be open and serving a special menu. Call ahead for hours.
- Burger King: Hours could be reduced, call ahead for hours.
- Denny's: Open all day just like every other day of the year.
- Domino's: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Dunkin' Donuts: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Hardees: Most locations open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- IHOP: Open all day just like every other day of the year.
- Jack in the Box: Open all day just like every other day of the year, some locations might have reduced hours.
- Krispy Kreme: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- McDonald's: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Papa John's: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Pizza Hut: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Popeyes: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Sonic: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Starbucks: Hours could be reduced, call ahead for hours.
- Steak 'n Shake: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Subway: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- Wendy's: Most locations will be open. Call ahead for hours.
- White Castle: Business as usual
So there you have it! Plenty of options for a quick bite from your local fast favorites, and no clean up required. As always, you never know if your local spot might be operating under limited hours, or it might be one of the few locations to be closed completely for Turkey Day. Always call ahead to confirm your fast food joint of choice is open before hopping in the car to make the trip.
