Overview
- Several national chains are operating today with special hours, including Fogo de Chão (11 a.m.–9 p.m.), IHOP (hours vary by site) and Waffle House, which keeps doors open daily.
- McDonald’s says many U.S. restaurants are trading with location‑set schedules, and in the UK the company published a confirmed list of 39 branches open with specified hours.
- Local roundups show concrete options: Detroit‑area restaurants such as Red Lobster (noon–9 p.m.) and Golden Corral (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) are open, alongside venues like Eddie Merlot’s and Texas de Brazil.
- In Orlando, sit‑down choices include Benihana (11 a.m.–11 p.m.), Fogo de Chão (11 a.m.–9 p.m.), Morton’s (1 p.m.–9 p.m.) and Hard Rock Café (8 a.m.–midnight), with major chains like Wendy’s and Denny’s also serving.
- Some brands typically close for the holiday—examples reported include Chick‑fil‑A, Chipotle, Cava, Shake Shack, Cracker Barrel and Taco Bell—so checking a store’s app or locator remains essential.