Restaurant Franchises are Dishing up Turkey Day Takeout Feasts Across the U.S.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many Americans are gearing up for the big day — but not everyone is planning to cook. Data from the 2024 Thanksgiving Travel Survey shows that more than 132 million people are planning to travel for Turkey Day, creating the perfect opportunity for fast-casual restaurant franchises to offer a hassle-free alternative: Thanksgiving takeout.
From turkey and stuffing to pumpkin pie, these franchises are stepping up to deliver holiday feasts with all the trimmings, making it easier than ever to enjoy a delicious meal without lifting a finger. Whether delivered to the doorstep or ready for convenient pickup, these meals combine all the comforts of home with the magic of a professionally prepared spread.
These seasonal offerings can drive excitement, boost sales, and build brand loyalty — key lessons for any franchise business.
Below, we explore how top fast-casual restaurant franchises are meeting customer demand and boosting brand visibility this holiday season.
Thanksgiving 2024: Restaurant Takeout Options
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen
This Thanksgiving, Bob Evans is offering a variety of to-go meal options for guests to choose from, which can include a pot roast, turkey, ham, sides and dessert. For example, the holiday hot family meal (above) features a slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread and celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and ham, buttered corn and 12 freshly baked dinner rolls. This meal serves up to six people and comes ready to enjoy. The premium farmhouse feast, on the other hand, serves eight to 10 people and comes packed cold, requiring two hours to heat up. These meals and more can be pre-ordered on Bob Evans’ website.
Boston Market
Boston Market is taking care of Thanksgiving dinner with its Holiday Feast takeout option. This meal features oven-roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a side of cranberry sauce. The chain is also offering “Thanksgiving To Go,” with all the fixings packaged for convenience.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is taking the stress out of cooking Thanksgiving dinner with its Heat n’ Serve family meals to-go. The Heat n’ Serve Feast (above) includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, two sides and a pie for dessert. The Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner features an oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole with pecans, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, green beans and sweet yeast rolls. Both meals should be served within 72 hours of pickup.
Denny’s
From Nov. 22 to 27, the Denny’s Holiday Turkey Bundle can be ordered online. Starting at $54.99, this festive feast includes turkey breast, bread stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and a choice of a second side: Herb-glazed corn, fresh broccoli or creamy mac and cheese. Additional sides are available a la carte, and Denny’s signature pecan and pumpkin pies can be ordered whole or by the slice.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Box (above) is the ultimate hack for spending more time with family and less time cooking. The crowd pleaser includes 4 pounds of sliced turkey, baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing, and 12 pieces of Texas toast and more. The barbecue brand also offers full feasts with turkey, Cajun turkey (above), ham or prime rib.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Logan’s Roadhouse may be closed on Thanksgiving, but fans of the fast casual steakhouse can still enjoy its hearty fare on Turkey Day. The Roadhouse Feast, featuring a choice of meat, a dozen made-from-scratch rolls, two sides, house salad and a dessert, is available for pickup before Nov. 27.
Popeyes
Popeyes’ Cajun-style turkey is back for Thanksgiving, continuing a popular holiday tradition that draws in customers year after year. Customers can order for delivery at thecajunfix.popeyes.com or check with local restaurants for availability.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
The Honey Baked Ham Company might be famous for its signature hams, but it’s bringing more to the table this Thanksgiving. The brand also offers honey-baked turkey, and complete Thanksgiving meals that can be ordered online for delivery and take out.
