Fourth of July restaurants: Starbucks, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A open

Kelly Tyko
USA TODAYPublished 1:26 AM EDT Jul 4, 2020There will be fewer professional fireworks displays this Fourth of July and more socially-distanced barbecues.But if you’re not firing up the grill, most national restaurant chains are open in some capacity Saturday.With at least 21 states pausing reopening or taking new steps to limit the spread of the coronavirus, which restaurants are open to dine in this weekend will vary greatly depending on where you live.According to data from Womply, a small business software provider, 20% of restaurants are still closed.“Independence Day is typically slow for restaurants, and it should be even slower this year due to COVID-19,” said Brad Plothow, Womply vice president of corporate marketing and communications. Plothow recommended “showing your favorite local eatery some love by looking for places that offer takeout, delivery or curbside pickup.”Save better, spend better:  Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up hereDelivery services including Postmates, Grubhub, UberEats and DoorDash will be delivering food orders Saturday for participating local and national restaurants. Also check OpenTable for restaurants accepting reservations.What stores are open Fourth of July?: J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s and Walmart are but Costco is closedFace mask requirements: Can stores make you wear a mask? Do kids have to wear masks?Restaurants open Fourth of JulyThe following restaurant chains have select locations open in some capacity. Some dining rooms may be closed, and many may only be offering takeout and delivery. Check with your closest location to learn more.Applebee’sArby’sBaja FreshBenihanaBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBlimpieBob EvansBojanglesBonefish GrillBoston MarketBruegger’s BagelsBuffalo Wild WingsBuffalo Wings & RingsBurger KingCalifornia Pizza KitchenCapital GrilleCaptain D’sCarrabba’s Italian GrillCheckersCheddar’s Scratch KitchenCheesecake FactoryChicken Salad ChickChick-fil-AChili’sChipotle Mexican GrillChuck E. CheeseCicis PizzaCracker BarrelDel TacoDenny’sDickey’s Barbecue PitDog HausDunkin’Eddie V’sEinstein Bros. BagelsFirehouse SubsFirst WatchFleming’sFogo de ChãoGolden ChickGolden CorralHoney Baked HamHootersIHOPIke’s Love & SandwichesIslands RestaurantsJack in the BoxJimmy John’sKFCKolache Factory Krispy KremeLogan’s RoadhouseLongHorn SteakhouseLong John Silver’sMacaroni GrillMaggiano’s Little ItalyMcCormick & Schmick’sMcDonald’sMetro DinerMorton’s The SteakhouseMountain Mike’s PizzaNinety Nine Restaurant & PubNoodles & CompanyOlive GardenOn the BorderOutback SteakhousePanda ExpressPanera BreadPapa John’s PizzaPerkinsPDQP.F. Chang’sPizza InnPollo Campero Pollo TropicalQuiznosRally’sRed LobsterRed RobinRubio’s Coastal GrillRuby TuesdayRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSaltgrass Steak HouseShoney’sSizzlerSonic Drive-InSonny’s BBQStarbucksSteak ‘n ShakeSubwayTaco BellTaco CabanaTexas de BrazilTexas RoadhouseTGI FridaysTorchy’s TacosTravelCenters of AmericaTropical Smoothie CafeTwin PeaksWaffle HouseWayback BurgersWendy’sWhataburgerWhite CastleYard HouseIndependence Day barbecue food safety: Grilling your burgers wrong this Fourth of July could kill youFollow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

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