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Millions of people are expected to hit the road to see family and friends this Easter Sunday. And with many restaurants closed for the holiday, road trips can be a little tricky. If you’re planning to travel, be sure to plan ahead so you know where you can grab a bite to eat along the way.
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Several popular restaurants will be closed to allow employees to celebrate Easter, including Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, and Raising Cane’s. But many of your favorite chains will open. While some businesses will operate as usual, others will have special holiday hours.
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Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel will be open for Easter travelers, and stores will keep their usual hours.
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Applebee’s: Select locations will remain open.
Dunkin‘: Open on Easter Sunday, but operating hours will vary nationwide. Use the app or online store locator to see store hours.
Denny’s: All Denny’s restaurants will be open as usual on Easter.
Waffle House: All stores will be open for normal business hours.
IHOP: IHOPs will be open, but hours will vary by location. Head to the website for more information.
Noodles & Company: All locations will be open on Easter Sunday.
Shake Shack: Hours will vary depending on the location, so we suggest calling ahead or checking the website for holiday hours.
Firehouse Subs: Most locations are expected to be open. But it’s best to call ahead before heading to a Firehouse Subs on Easter.
Krispy Kreme: Locations will keep their regular hours.
Taco Bell: Taco Bell will be open, but hours will vary by location. Check the website for specifics.
McDonald’s: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary. So be sure to call ahead.
Wendy’s: Many locations will be open, but some will close for the holiday. Head to Wendy’s website to see if your store will be open on Easter.
Burger King: Easter hours will depend on the location. Check the website for closing times.
Starbucks: Many stores will be open for Easter Sunday. Use the Starbucks app to find out each location’s holiday hours.
Whataburger: All locations will be open for normal business hours.
First Watch: All locations will be open for normal business hours.
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