All the Fast Food Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

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Thanksgiving is this Thursday, November 23 and whether you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite before the turkey is ready or need to gulp down a large cup of coffee to keep your energized during your pie baking session, you'll have plenty of places to choose from this year. And while places like McDonald's and Starbucks are almost always guaranteed to be open, if you're looking for something different, you may find yourself asking: What fast-food restaurants are open on Thanksgiving?

Of course there are plenty of side dish recipes that are likely to be overflowing from your table to complement your ham this year, but if you need a break from your house full of guests or want a snack to hold you over, you'll be happy to know that there will be a good amount of fast-food restaurants open for you to choose from.

Here are the fast-food restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving — and, a few that will also be closed.

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· Burger King: Will be open and operating on Thanksgiving Day.

· Boston Market: Locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day with many operating on limited hours for carryout.

· Carl's Jr: All store locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

· Chick-fil-A: All store locations will be closed for Thanksgiving.

· Del Taco: Will be open during regular hours.

· Domino’s: Open and operating during regular store hours, though some stores may have reduced hours.

· Dunkin': Some store locations will be open, but it's best to check the store locator to verify local store hours.

· Einstein Bros. Bagels: Open with reduced hours.

· In-N-Out: All locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

· Jack in the Box: Most Jack in the Box locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Check your local store locator to verify.

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· KFC: Will be open on Thanksgiving. Check with your local to verify hours.

· Krispy Kreme: Open until 2 p.m. local time

· McDonalds: Most locations will be open, but it's best to check the store locator to verify local store hours.

· Papa John’s: Most locations will be open, but it's best to check the store locator to verify local store hours.

· Pizza Hut: Store hours will vary, but most stores will be open.

· Popeyes: Hours vary by location

· Sonic: All locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

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· Starbucks: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours may vary. Check the store locator for official adjusted holiday hours.

· Steak ‘n Shake: Locations will be open on Thanksgiving.

· Subway: All locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

· Taco Bell: Will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

· Waffle House: Open and operating during regular store hours.

· Wendy’s: Most locations will be open, but it's best to check the store locator to verify local store hours.

· Whataburger: Open on Thanksgiving Day.

· White Castle: Open until 3 p.m. local time.

· Zaxby's: All locations will be closed.

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