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List: 6 Local and Chain Restaurants That Will Open and Serve Dinner on Thanksgiving Day
Several local and chain restaurants will open on Thanksgiving to serve those who may not travel or cook big for Thanksgiving.
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Students from far away may find themselves looking for a great meal to remind them of home. The rise in grocery costs may have people reconsider making meals to save money.
Either way, you can still enjoy a nice, hot meal in honor of the holiday.
Want to enjoy Thanksgiving without the hassle of grocery shopping or extensive cooking and traveling? Here's a list of local restaurants, compiled by the Thread, that will be open this Thanksgiving holiday!
6 Local and Chain Restaurants to Operate on Thanksgiving
Skipping out on traveling or cooking this Thanksgiving? No worries! Several local restaurants will be open for your convenience.
Check out the six local and chain restaurants that will serve meals on Thanksgiving Day in the gallery of photos below!
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