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Thanksgiving has arrived. For millions of Americans, that means being surrounded by friends and family and enjoying a rich and delicious Thanksgiving feast.
Banks and post offices will be closed on federal holidays, but some grocery stores, retail stores and restaurant chains will remain open, most with adjusted hours.
If you don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving or need a quick meal while traveling, McDonald’s may be your option this year. Fast food chains have different business hours, so some locations may be open while others may be closed.
The company encourages customers to check with local restaurants for holiday hours. You can find your nearest McDonald’s using the company’s store locator.
Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving?
Click here for a list of restaurants other than McDonald’s that are scheduled to open. open For Thanksgiving. The business hours of the provider company are listed.
- Starbucks; opening hours vary by location
- Dunkin; business hours vary by location
- waffle house
- iHop; Business hours vary by location
- Krispy Kreme; stores close at 2 p.m.
- Wendy’s; business hours vary by location
- Burger King. Business hours vary by location
- cracker barrel
- Subway; opening hours vary by location
- whataburger
What restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving?
The following restaurant chains are available. closed For Thanksgiving.
- Chick-fil-A
- chipotle pepper
- taco bell
- grow a cane
- fire department submarine
- Cheesecake Factory; only stores in Hanover, Maryland and Las Vegas remain open
- texas roadhouse
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger
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Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.

