Are fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell open on Thanksgiving?


Thanksgiving Day is today, and families from across the US will sit down for a traditional dinner. But if you’re planning an alternative dinner this year, or just consider having a burger or pizza over a turkey dinner, there are plenty of fast-food restaurants open over the holidays.



Logo: The McDonald's logo appears outside one of its stores on November 13, 2020 in Stadfordshire, England.  McDonald's restaurants on Thanksgiving are usually open in the U.S., although locations vary by hour.


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The McDonald’s logo appears outside one of its stores on November 13, 2020 in Stadfordshire, England. McDonald’s restaurants are usually open in the US on Thanksgiving, although locations vary by hour.

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The stores listed below are usually open on Thanksgiving, but there are many franchises and each rest restaurant rent is independently owned, may choose to close or operate some modified hours, so check with your local restaurant before proceeding.

In addition, fast food restaurants could be affected by statewide bans and closures amid the COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, rest restaurants in some states or cities may only operate outdoor dining, with limited capacity, or with outings and deliveries.

Be sure to understand the restrictions and guidelines in your local area and check with your local restaurant before proceeding.

Which fast-food restaurants are open on Thanksgiving?

  • Boston Market
  • Burger King
  • Danny’s
  • Domino’s
  • Dunkin ‘
  • Hardin
  • Jack-in-the-bucks
  • Poppies
  • McDonald’s
  • Subway
  • Sonic drive-in
  • Waffle House
  • Wendy’s
  • Whatburger

Boston Market

The Boston Market will be open on Thanksgiving – roasted turkey is on the menu for an optional holiday lunch or dinner.

Burger King

Burger King will be open on Thanksgiving, although holiday hours may vary by restaurant.

Danny’s

Danky is open all year round, including Thanksgiving – why not treat yourself to a holiday snack?

Domino’s

Domino’s Restaurant Rent may be open at Thomxgiving but contact your local franchisee for a double-check.

Dunkin ‘

Duncan ‘will be open on holidays – if you need a caffeine hit before a holiday.

Hearty

Hardy is open almost all year round, including Thanksgiving Day.

Jack-in-the-bucks

Jack-in-the-box is usually open on holidays, but again, check with your local restaurant.

Poppies

If you want to replace the turkey dinner for a chicken sandwich, the poppies will be open.

McDonald’s

You should be able to enjoy McDonald’s on Thanksgiving, although it’s worth checking out your local restaurant as they can work with improved hours.

Subway

Subway stores will usually be open so you can get your hands on a turkey sandwich – but individual stores can be closed or operated with modified hours.

Sonic drive-in

Sonic Drive-Inns may be a holiday restaurant, although it will be open normally.

Waffle House

Waffle Fruit House is open 5 365 days a year – so you can treat yourself to some holiday waffles.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s is likely to be open on Thanksgiving but hours may vary depending on location.

Whatburger

Whitburger will be open on Thanksgiving, as the only day to close is Christmas Day.

Despite selling KFC holiday buckets from November 24, KFC will only be closed on the day. Other fast-food restaurants that are usually closed on Thanksgiving include RB, Blompy, California Pizza Kitchen, Carl Jr., Chick-File-A, Chipotle, Church Chicken, Dairy Queen, Jimmy Jones, Panda Express, Panera, Red Robin, Taco Is. Bell and Tim Hortons.

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