Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year and some consumers will be out and about grabbing last-minute holiday gifts while others will be hitting the road to see family or loved ones. Those traveling or running errands might be wondering what their food options are if they are looking to eat out, grab a quick snack or a caffeinated beverage. Some companies’ Christmas Eve hours, like Starbucks and Taco Bell, vary by location, while others, like Chick-fil-A, will be […]

NEW YORK (CNN) – Any Chick-fil-A fan knows the chicken chain is closed on Sundays. It’s a practice that’s been in place since Chick-fil-A first opened in Georgia in 1946. But now, a bill has been introduced in New York that could affect Chick-fil-A locations at rest stops along Interstate 90 in New York state. The new bill would require food services at transportation facilities and rest areas to remain open seven days a week. The bill goes on to […]

NORWALK — Norwalk’s Chick-fil-A is set to re-open on Thursday after closing for several months to renovate the drive-thru and increase capacity. “It’s finally happening,” announced the Chick-fil-A located at 467 Connecticut Ave. in a Facebook post. The location closed at the end of September to address the drive-thru congestion issue or “car-pocalypse,” as Planning and Zoning Commissioner Nick Kantor described it during a meeting in July. “We will be open 6:30 am — 10:00 pm Monday-Saturday,” the post said. “We can’t […]

When you need to grab a meal in a pinch, few options are faster than the drive-thru lane. But as fast food connoisseurs know, not all chains are created equal. If you’re in a hurry, stay away from Chick-fil-A. The fried chicken chain has the slowest average drive-thru experience at 8 minutes and 29 seconds. The fastest, on the other hand, was KFC, which got customers in and out in an average of 5 minutes and 2 seconds. That’s according […]

A worker hands a customer their order in the drive-through of a Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Pinole, California, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wendy’s is often credited with pioneering drive-thru ordering, but the burger chain’s drive-thru accuracy and customer satisfaction scores lagged behind its rivals this year, according to a new study. The study released Tuesday comes after drive-thru lanes became even more of a critical sales driver for the fast-food […]

While making the most of the extra day off this Labor Day, you may want to treat yourself to a meal from your favorite chain restaurant. As it’s a federal holiday, which chains are open for business this Labor Day? From Applebee’s and McDonald’s to Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell – here’s the lowdown… Restaurants Open On Labor Day Applebee’s Arby’s Boston Market Buffalo Wild Wings Burger King Cheesecake Factory Chick-fil-A Chili’s Chipotle Mexican Grill Dairy Queen Denny’s Domino’s Pizza Dunkin’ […]

Not in the mood to get out the charcoal and lighter fluid? Don’t worry, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chili’s and most national restaurant chains have got your back. Unlike Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, most major restaurant chains are typically open on Labor Day, the  federal holiday dedicated to the achievements of American workers. On-demand services such as Postmates, Grubhub, UberEats and DoorDash will deliver orders on Monday for participating local and national restaurants. However, as restaurants continue to have staffing shortages amid the pandemic, which eateries are […]