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Are you Looking for a quick bite to eat on Thanksgiving? Whether you’re traveling, burned the turkey, or just hungry for some French fries, here are a few fast food joints and restaurants that will still be open on Thanksgiving.
Hours may vary across locations, be sure to call or check online before visiting your nearest restaurant.
Restaurant’s THAT ARE OPEN
Benihana
Select Benihana restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving.
Boston Market
Boston Market locations will be open on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
Burger King
Some locations will be open. You can check the hours of your nearest Burger King online.
Cracker Barrel
As it has since 1969, Cracker Barrel will be open on Thanksgiving and will serve its Thanksgiving meal at 11 a.m.
Denny’s
Known for being “always open,” Denny’s will be open on Thanksgiving.
Dunkin’
Many Dunkin’ locations will be open on Thanksgiving but hours may vary by store, a representative tells Nexstar. Before visiting, check your Dunkin’ location’s hours online or in the mobile app.
IHOP
Though IHOP locations are listed as being open online, you may want to check with your local restaurant before stopping in.
McDonald’s
Because the vast majority of McDonald’s locations are independently owned and operated, holiday hours may vary by store, a representative told Country Living. You can check your location’s hours online.
Popeyes
Some Popeyes locations will be open on Thanksgiving but with limited hours. You can check your location’s hours here.
Red Lobster
Select Red Lobster locations will be open on Thanksgiving, according to the company. Open location and hours can be viewed online.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Some locations will be open for Thanksgiving. You can find your nearest location on Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s website.
Starbucks
Need a little caffeine pick-me-up? You’re in luck – most Starbucks locations will be open on Thanksgiving. You can check your location’s hours online.
Waffle House
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Known for being open all day, every day – and causing headlines when it closes – Waffle House locations will be open on Thanksgiving.
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STORES THAT ARE OPEN
Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving
Food Lion: Stores will open at the normal time and close at 3 p.m. Find your local store hours here.
The Fresh Market: Stores are open with limited hours. Find your local store hours here
Meijer: Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find your local store hours here.
Ralphs: Stores will close at 10 p.m. In-store pharmacies will be closed.
Safeway: Stores are open with limited hours. Find your local store hours here.
Big Lots: Stores are open, but hours may differ by location. Find your local store hours here.
CVS: Most stores are open, but hours differ by location. Find your local store hours here.
Dollar General: Stores are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dollar Tree: Stores are open with modified hours. Find your local store hours here.
Family Dollar: Stores are open with modified hours. Find your local store hours here.
Rite Aid: Most stores are open, but hours may may differ by location. Find your local store hours here.
Walgreens: Stores are open, but hours may differ by location. Find your local store hours here.
Wawa: Stores are open with select locations open 24 hours