Many major fast food and quick-service chains are open on Thanksgiving, usually with reduced or location-dependent hours, but it always depends on the specific restaurant near you.
Commonly open chains
These chains are frequently reported as open on Thanksgiving Day, though not every location participates and hours often differ:
- McDonald’s (many locations, check your local store’s holiday hours).
- Burger King (many locations with varying hours).
- Wendy’s (most locations, but some may have shorter hours).
- Taco Bell (numerous locations open, but some markets close, so confirm locally).
- KFC (most locations, often with reduced hours).
- Popeyes (many locations, typically late-morning to early-evening hours).
- Domino’s and other pizza chains like Little Caesars and Pizza Hut at select locations.
- Dunkin’, Starbucks, and other coffee chains, though hours may be shorter than normal.
- Waffle House, which is generally open 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving.
- Krispy Kreme and other bakery/cafe chains at many locations, often closing early.
How to check what’s open near you
Because holiday hours are often set by individual franchise owners, availability can vary widely even within the same chain. To see what’s actually open where you are:
- Use each chain’s store locator or app and look for Thanksgiving/holiday hours.
- Check Google Maps or Apple Maps for today’s hours and recent “Holiday hours” notices.
- Call the specific location before you go, especially if it’s later in the evening.
