Not everyone is at home in their kitchen. That can make Thanksgiving an especially stressful holiday for some people.
Sure, it's a holiday that's all about food on the table, but there's no rule that says you have to be the one to cook it
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Not everyone is at home in their kitchen. That can make Thanksgiving an especially stressful holiday for some people.
Good news: That Norman Rockwell $ROK painting of a family Thanksgiving isn't legally binding. It's perfectly fine if you choose to eat out on Thanksgiving.
Retail stores may be closed, but restaurants do a booming business on turkey day. Plenty offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but if you want to just snarf down a deep-dish pizza or a burger, nobody has to know.
Here's a look at some of the dining establishments that will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours may vary and some franchisees may keep their doors closed, so be sure to call and confirm they're open before you head over.
Applebee's
Bob Evans
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Capital Grille
Cracker Barrel
Denny's
Domino $DPZ’s
Flemings Prime Steakhouse
Fogo de Chao
Golden Corral
Hardee’s
IHOP
Maggiano's Little Italy
McCormick and Schmick's
McDonald’s
Medieval Times (most castles open, call to confirm)
Morton’s Steakhouse
Popeye's (varies by location)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruby Tuesday
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sizzler (varies by location)
Sonic
Starbuck’s
STK Steakhouse
TGI Friday's
Waffle House
Wawa
Wendy’s
Bonefish Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Cheesecake Factory
Chick Fil-A
Chili’s
Chipotle $CMG
Firehouse Subs
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Raising Cane's
Shake Shack
Subway
Taco Bell
Texas Roadhouse
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