If you’re looking for coffee, a chicken sandwich or want to eat out New Year’s Day, there is a smorgasbord of options.
Unlike Christmas, when many major chains closed, more restaurants are open for the start of 2020.
Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the company said in a blog post.
However, for local restaurants, your mileage may vary on how far you’ll have to travel to find an open restaurant.
Half of local restaurants remain open on New Year’s Day, according to an analysis from Womply, a small business software provider. But you will have to be patient.
“With half of restaurants closed, and people itching to get out with their friends and family, your favorite local restaurant may be more busy than usual on New Year’s Day,” said Brad Plothow, Womply vice president of corporate marketing and communications, who suggests checking for adjusted hours.
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Fast-food chains open New Year’s Day
Check with your closest location before heading out. Some restaurant websites do not have updated holiday hours so calling ahead is suggested. The restaurant names below link to websites.
Arby’s
Boston Market
Burger King
Carl’s Jr.
Checkers
Chick-fil-A
Dairy Queen
Del Taco
Dog Haus
Domino’s Pizza
Dunkin’
Jack in the Box
Jimmy John’s
Little Caesars
McDonald’s
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Papa John’s Pizza
Pizza Hut
Popeyes
Starbucks
Steak ‘n Shake
Subway
Taco Bell
Wendy’s
White Castle
Other restaurants open New Year’s
Almost all national chains are open Wednesday but check with your closest location as not all locations will be open.
Applebee’s
Baker’s Square
Benihana
Buca di Beppo
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chili’s
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cheesecake Factory
Chart House
Cracker Barrel
Dave & Buster’s
Denny’s
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão
Hard Rock Cafe
Hooters
Huddle House
IHOP
Joe’s Crab Shack
Legal Sea Foods
Luby’s
Macaroni Grill
Main Event
McCormick’s & Schmick’s
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Olive Garden
Paris Baguette
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Red Lobster
Ruth Chris’ Steak House
Shari’s
Shoney’s
TGI Fridays
TooJay’s Deli
Tony Roma’s
Veggie Grill
Village Inn
Local restaurants open New Year’s
Some locally owned and regional chain restaurants also will be open New Year’s Day and restaurants located in hotels often are open on holidays. Find additional restaurants by searching social media and looking on OpenTable, an online reservation service.
Get it delivered
Delivery services including Postmates, Grubhub, UberEats and DoorDash will be delivering food orders New Year’s Day for participating local and national restaurants. Check the apps or websites Wednesday to find available options.
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