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Thanksgiving Dining: Open and Closed Restaurants Revealed

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, restaurant hours will vary by chain.
Cracker Barrel will serve full Thanksgiving meals to-go and remain open.
IHOP, Waffle House, Krispy Kreme, and Whataburger will be open, but customers should verify local hours.
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack, and First Watch will be closed.
Subway and Wendy’s may have limited hours as they are independently operated.

History

Historical Context

On December 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November, a shift from the last Thursday tradition. This change aimed to extend the holiday shopping season during the Great Depression, reflecting the evolving role of Thanksgiving in American culture and its impact on retail strategies, a trend that continues today.

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Story summary

On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, restaurant hours will vary by chain.
Cracker Barrel will serve full Thanksgiving meals to-go and remain open.
IHOP, Waffle House, Krispy Kreme, and Whataburger will be open, but customers should verify local hours.
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Raising Cane’s, Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack, and First Watch will be closed.
Subway and Wendy’s may have limited hours as they are independently operated.

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