Fast Food Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving: McDonald's, Burger King

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Wendy’s

OK, hitting up a drive-thru on Thanksgiving may not seem, you know, festive, but knowing that Wendy’s and all of her French fry and Frosty glory are open on Thanksgiving is peace of mind if there ever was one. Plus, Thanksgiving is nothing if not a gluttonous holiday, so go ahead, enjoy a late-night Frosty while you’re splayed out on the couch after everyone’s gone home.

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Burger King

Have it your way on Thanksgiving by eating your Turkey and a whopper. OK, fine, that might be a little much, but hey, burgers and fries certainly will work in a pinch if a catastrophe happens, like your oven breaking.

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McDonald’s

Leave it to Mickey D’s to stay open on Thanksgiving. Seriously, do they ever close? And hey, if you want to keep things thematic, order a piece of apple pie with whatever you get. Just like grandma used to make.

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IHOP

If you want to “fancy” things up on your Thanksgiving fast food excursion, head on over to an International House of Pancakes, where you can actually get sit-down service. But please, after you devour a plate of bacon, eggs, and pancakes, tip your server generously. It’s Thanksgiving, for crying out loud.

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White Castle

Not only are most White Castles open on Thanksgiving Day, many actually offer Thanksgiving(ish) menu options. In 2015, the burger chain started selling three varieties of Turkey Sliders, which give diners a small taste of the holiday in a white mini cardboard box.

If you find yourself at White Castle on Thanksgiving, see if your location has the Turkey Dinner Slider, which tops a Butterball turkey burger with sweet potato waffle fries and cranberry sauce; the Cranberry Turkey Slider, which is the same thing minus the waffle fries; or the Bistro Turkey Slider, which features “tangy Bistro sauce.” What a time to be alive.

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Jack in the Box

Maybe you’re not even feeling turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving? Maybe you want fries? Or a taco? Or a weird smiley-faced guy in a suit? Then, head on over to Jack in the Box, which is usually open on the holiday.

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Papa John’s

If leaving the house is just too daunting — or depressing — of a task for you on Thanksgiving, order in. Most Papa John’s are open and delivering hot ‘za on the holiday. But again, tip your delivery person handsomely.

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Starbucks

As with every other holiday, Starbucks is open on Thanksgiving — and most of them are open early at that. Whether you’re heading there to fuel up before a busy day of cooking, or just need a late afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks has got your pumpkin spice-loving back.

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Applebee’s

If you’re feeling more “bar and grill” than “political discussions with the family at the dinner table,” most — not all! — Applebee’s are open on Thanksgiving. Call ahead and you’ll probably get the best seat in the house.

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TGI Fridays

What’s better than plate after plate of your dad’s famous stuffing? Um, endless appetizers! Dig into some potato skins, chicken fingers, and mozzarella sticks on Thanksgiving, as most Friday’s will be up and running. Yasss.

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Dunkin’ Donuts

Whether you need a pick-me-up before kicking off Turkey Day festivities, or a sweet treat after your turkey-induced nap, Dunkin’ Donuts is happy to serve you. We already got our eye on the Pumpkin Donut.

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Cracker Barrel

If your Thanksgiving Day plans include highway travel, you’ll most likely see a sign for Cracker Barrel during the drive (depending on where you, or your relatives, live). And, most locations will be open on the holiday this year, so feel free to stop in for a plate of macaroni n’ cheese, or a heated round of the peg board game!

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