What restaurants are open, closed on Thanksgiving 2024? What to know

Thanksgiving is less than a month away, which means people all over the country are making plans to either travel to or host family and friends for the holiday.
Whether you’re looking for a quick trip through a drive-thru on your way to the airport, a full lunch as you await Thanksgiving dinner, or you just need a cup of coffee for a midday boost, consumers will have plenty of options to choose from this year.
While some companies, like McDonald’s and Starbucks, have hours that vary by location, others, such as Cracker Barrel and Hooters, will be open on Thanksgiving.
Here’s what you need to know about restaurants and fast food chains on Thanksgiving, including whether they’ll be open and their hours.
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Thanksgiving is on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year.
Starbucks store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or here.
Dunkin’ hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Dunkin’ store locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards app.
Hours vary by location, but most McDonald’s locations will be open on Thanksgiving. You can check hours for your local restaurant here.
All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
Wendy’s locations will be “open and ready to serve fans throughout the holiday season,” the company told USA TODAY, however hours vary by location. Check with your local restaurant for specific holiday hours.
Yes, Cracker Barrel locations will be open normal hours on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Hours vary by location, but you can check your local Taco Bell’s hours here.
According to the company, holiday hours vary by location, so it is best to check with your local restaurant for its specific hours. You can find the closest restaurant to you using Burger King’s store locator.
Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers should check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.
No, both restaurants will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Yes, IHOP locations will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.
No, Outback Steakhouse restaurants will be closed on Nov. 28, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
No, Carrabba’s locations will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Bonefish Grill restaurants will be closed on Nov. 28 this year, the company told USA TODAY.
No, Texas Roadhouse restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Select Applebee’s locations nationwide will be open on Thanksgiving, although hours may be reduced, the company told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location, so customers should contact their local restaurant for specific holiday hours before visiting.
Yes, Hooters locations will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY.
Locations in Michigan will open at 11 a.m. for the Detroit Lions game and will close at 10 p.m., while locations in Dallas will open at 3 p.m. for the Cowboys game and close at midnight.
No, Red Lobster restaurants in the U.S. will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY. However, locations in Canada will remain open.
Yes, Fogo de Chão restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, the company told USA TODAY.
Yes, Whataburger locations will be open on Nov. 28, the company told USA TODAY.
Domino’s store hours vary by location, however the company told USA TODAY it is not requiring stores to be open on Thanksgiving. Customers should check with their specific locations regarding holiday hours.
No, Chili’s restaurants will be closed on Nov. 28, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
No, First Watch restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].