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Few national restaurant chains open their doors on Christmas Sunday.
The big picture: Big chains like Chili’s, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse are closed for the holiday while McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’ are open.
In the meantime, Expect local Chinese restaurants to be open on Christmas, which is said to be one of the busiest days of the year.
Restaurants open at Christmas 2022
The following restaurant chains have selected locations open on Sunday, but many restaurants will also be closed.
Be smart: Some operate with restricted menus or reduced hours. Check with your nearest location before heading out as in most cases not all locations are open on public holidays.
- applebees
- Boston market
- Benihana
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Select locations open, company announced to Axios.
- Dennys
- Domino’s: The store locator website includes Christmas opening times and restaurant closures.
- Golden corral
- huddle house
- I JUMP
- Panda Express
- Papa John’s: Select locations are open.
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Pizza Hut: Most locations are closed, but some restaurants will open late on Christmas afternoon, the Axios chain said.
- red lobster
- Starbucks
- TGI Fridays
- waffle house
Between the lines: You can also find restaurants that accept Christmas reservations through OpenTable.
- Local and regional chains will also be open at Christmas, as will some restaurants in hotels and rest stops.
Dunkin’ and Starbucks open Christmas 2022
Many Starbucks and Dunkin’ will be open for Christmas, but some locations will be closed.
- Expect hours to be limited.
Fast food open on Christmas Day: McDonald’s and more
The decision to open on a holiday like Christmas is often a franchise decision. Expect many locations to be closed on Sunday. Hours of operation at open locations vary and most close early on Christmas Eve.
- arbys
- Burger King
- del taco
- Firehouse Subs
- Jimmy Johns
- MC Donalds
- Popeyes
- Sonic drive in
- Subway
- Wendy’s
Game Status: Check with your nearest location before heading out. Pre-order restaurant apps are one way to find open locations.
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