If you’re not in the mood to cook on Thanksgiving (and let’s be real, who wants to spend hours laboring over a turkey?), a variety of chains are offering Thanksgiving specials, discounts and deals on Nov. 27 (and a few Nov. 26).
Chipotle
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant is offering a BOGO Nov. 26 from 4 p.m. to close local time, according to a company representative.
El Pollo Loco
More than 70 El Pollo Loco restaurants across California and Nevada will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., confirmed a company spokesperson.
From now through Nov. 30, El Pollo Local is offering 15% all catering orders with promo code FEAST15.
Fazoli’s
The Italian chain is giving away a free whole pizza with the purchase of a family meal. Use code “Thanks25” through the Fazoli’s Rewards app from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 to redeem.
Golden Corral
All Golden Corral restaurants will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours in select markets, a company spokesperson confirmed.
The Holiday Buffet has new items this year, including peel-and-eat shrimp, baked squash casserole and flan.
Huddle House
This diner-style chain is offering a pre-Thanksgiving BOGO now through Nov. 23 on its classic Huddle House burger, according to a company representative.
From Nov. 27-30, Huddle Rewards members will receive 3x points online.
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Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is celebrating Jacksgiving from Nov. 22-28 with a buy one, get one 50% off deal on its Munchie Meal to Jack Pack members, confirmed a company spokesperson. Offer is valid for one purchase.
KFC
KFC has launched The Extra Crispy Festive Feast ($25). It includes eight pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits and a brand-new gravy “flight.” The flight features classic, white peppercorn and brand-new southwest cheddar gravy.
Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouse
The steakhouse is offering a Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 27, starting at $19.99 or $18.99 for seniors, according to a company representative. Expect roasted turkey, baked ham, fried chicken, meatloaf, butterfly shrimp, baked mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato and green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, freshly baked rolls and dessert.
Popeyes
Popeyes has brought back its Cajun-style turkey. The 11-13 pound whole turkey is pre-seasoned and pre-cooked and arrives frozen, ready to thaw, heat and serve.
Additionally, the Louisiana fried chicken chain is offering a $20 family meal now through Dec. 31, confirmed a company spokesperson. It includes nine pieces of Popeyes signature crispy chicken, one large side and four biscuits.
Round Table Pizza
Use code RTP220 for $7 off any large or extra-large pizza from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, according to a company representative. Offer is available for dine-in, carry-out or delivery.
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Shake Shack
From now through Nov. 30, Shake Shack is offering a nationwide BOGO deal on its SmokeShack, a cheeseburger with applewood-smoked bacon, chopped cherry peppers and ShackSauce on a lightly toasted bun.
Smokey Bones
The barbecue chain, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, is offering a Turkey Platter. Available for dine-in, to-go and third-party delivery orders, the platter includes turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans.
Taco Cabana
All Texas locations will be open early on Thanksgiving (6 a.m. to 1 p.m.) with special offers, including $10 bean and cheese taco boxes and $1 bean and cheese tacos, a company spokesperson confirmed.
White Castle
White Castle is offering a pre-Thanksgiving BOGO on double cheese sliders on Nov. 26, according to a spokesperson. Limit two free.
