Applebee’s

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Some Applebee’s will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary. To be safe, give your local Applebee’s a call to confirm the specific hours.

Burger King

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Yep, you can get a Whopper on Thanksgiving. Hours will vary by location, so be sure to check your local BK first.

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Cracker Barrel

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Get your turkey fix at Cracker Barrel this year. The restaurant will be open for normal business hours and will have a limited menu (which includes a Thanksgiving meal) starting at 11 a.m.

Dunkin’

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Coffee and donuts feels very Thanksgiving-ish, honestly. Go ahead and hit up your local Dunkin’ if that’s something you’re craving that day.

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Firehouse Subs

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Hours will vary by location (and some might be closed) so be sure to call ahead first.

McDonald’s

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Yes! Most McDonald’s locations will be open on Thanksgiving. That said, hours may be a bit different than usual. That thing I said about calling ahead of time? Do that again.

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Popeyes

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Who needs turkey when you’ve got fried chicken? Hours will vary by location, so just call ahead first.

Sonic

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Yes! Many—not all, but many—Sonic Drive-ins are open on Thanksgiving Day. So go, you know, drive in!

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Subway

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Subway restaurants are independently owned, so you’ll want to check your local store before heading in for a sub sandwich.

Wendy’s

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You can get your Frosty because most Wendy’s locations will be open on Thanksgiving. Just use the location finder for detailed information on your local restaurant.

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