IN OBSERVANCE of the holidays, companies nationwide will adjust their regular business hours.
However, Wendy's is one fast food joint that will keep many of its locations open during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Is Wendy's open on New Year's Day?
Many Wendy's locations are slated to remain open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, according to the chain's website.
Hours may vary based on location, so it is always best to check with local branches before making a trip.
Typically, the drive-thru opens at 6:30 am and closes at 3 am.
Wendy's dine-in hours normally begin at 8 am and end at midnight.
Customers can confirm the opening and closing times for the Wendy's restaurants closest to them by using the chain's location finder.
Does Wendy's close for any holidays?
Wendy's doesn't seem to close for any major federal or religious holidays.
The store will be open and serving up food for holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas Eve.
The location is also open on Christmas Day.
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"Wendy’s locations will have their lights on this Christmas, ensuring that your day can be merry and bright (with a Frosty treat in hand)," the website states.
Most Wendy's locations are also open throughout the year, including Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and other federal holidays, like Juneteenth.
They'll be open for lunch and dinner services, along with breakfast options for early risers.
Wendy's breakfast menu includes items such as a sausage, egg, and Swiss croissant and a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit.
Wendy's breakfast hours usually run from 6:30 am to 10:30 am.
While most stores will remain open, hours may vary by location.
The store may open later than usual, or close earlier than their normal business hours.
Wendy's suggests checking their location finder "for the most up-to-date information" on their holiday hours.
Who founded Wendy's?
Wendy's is one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in America and is a competitor of McDonald's, Taco Bell, Arby's, and Burger King.
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Its history dates back to the late 1960s when it was founded by Dave Thomas.
Thomas opened the first Wendy's location in Columbus, Ohio, after a friend mentioned that it was hard to find a good lunch in the downtown area.
Thomas reportedly tried all five of his children's names for the restaurant.
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Ultimately, he decided to go for his daughter Melinda's nickname — Wendy — according to the company's website.
From there, the chain continued to grow and it now has over 6,500 locations nationwide.
