With over 6000 locations worldwide, it's impossible to know each location's operating hours so if you want to know the specific hours of a certain location, simply visit the official website where you can find all the information you need.
However, I thought it would be a great idea to talk about the typical hours Wendy's is open, specifically when they serve breakfast or lunch, holiday opening hours, and other information. I believe this can help customers and new patrons have a general idea of when the best times are to visit the restaurant.
In this guide, I present to you Wendy's operating hours based on the general opening and closing times in the US.
Wendy's Opening and Closing Hours
I've divided the opening hours for breakfast, lunch, and the general opening hours since the menu items may be served at different times. Here is the general information about Wendy's opening hours. However, it is important to note that this information may change without notice or over time.
Wendy's Breakfast Hours
Wendy's started offering a full breakfast menu in the US in 2020 after years of launching it as a limited-run menu. While most other fast food restaurants have long had a staple breakfast menu in their roster, Wendy's was a little late in the game but has launched it permanently.
Wendy's breakfast hours start at 6:30 am and end at 10:30 am. A set of staff is designated to prepare and serve the breakfast menu, so once the clock hits 10:30 am, the restaurant stops preparing the items and proceeds to the lunch menu.
Get your fix of croissant and biscuit sandwiches with Wendy's breakfast menu, as well as freshly brewed coffee that's available all day long. For some locations, especially those that are open 24/7, breakfast hours can start at 5 am while other locations begin serving the menu at 7 am.
Because different locations have different opening hours, breakfast can start and end at varying hours. To verify breakfast hours for Wendy's restaurants near you, please visit Wendy's Store Page, where you can find the locations page. Search "Wendy's near me" on Google and select the location nearest you.
Once you're at the website, look for the breakfast icon under "At This Location." Locations that serve breakfast will appear, and you can also find information on whether they serve breakfast for dine-in, delivery, or drive-through.
Wendy's Lunch Hours
Once the breakfast menu ends, customers can start ordering the lunch menu. The lunch and dinner menu consists of the regular menu items offered at Wendy's, such as burgers, salads, sides, combos, bakery, and more. Lunch hours typically start at 10:30 am until closing hours, usually, around 1 or 2 am depending on the location.
To verify lunch hours, please visit the Store Page on Wendy's website. This is where you will find the main Locations page. Select the location and look for the lunch hours and whether they serve dine-in, drive-thru, or delivery.
Once lunch hours begin, the breakfast menu will no longer be served. This is because a different set of staff is in charge of the breakfast menu and their shift would end by the start of the lunch hours.
Wendy's Opening and Closing Hours
Wendy's has over 6000 locations worldwide and while there are typical opening and closing hours, some locations will vary. General opening hours are at 6:30 am to serve the breakfast menu and close at 1 am. However, some locations may open at 7 am and close at 2 am. Operating hours vary from 14 to 18 hours a day and it all depends on the location and franchise owner.
To verify the full hours of operation of a specific Wendy's location, please visit the website's Store Page, which can be found on the main Locations page. Select the location and look for their operating hours.
Most Commonly Asked Questions About Wendy's Operating Hours
Here are the most commonly asked questions about Wendy's operating hours I believe you should know:
Is Wendy's open 24/7?
Some Wendy's locations are open 24/7. Some of these include the location at Love's Travel Stop in Bordertown, New Jersey, and the location at Pilot Travel Center in Milford, Connecticut. Other locations in other countries also offer 24/7 opening hours. However, the typical opening hours of Wendy's in almost all of the locations are from 6:30 am to 1 am the next day. Operating hours vary from 14 hours to 24 hours.
Is Wendy's open on holidays?
Typically, Wendy's is closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day but some locations never close. Some locations may be open on certain holidays but may be open for limited hours, such as opening from 1 pm to 1 am, or late such as 5 pm to 1 am during Thanksgiving or New Year's Day. To verify this, simply visit the website of the specific Wendy's location to know more about opening hours.
Do Wendy's operating times vary with dine-in, pick-up, drive-through, and delivery?
Typically, dine-in, drive-thru, pick-up, and delivery hours coincide with the location's operating hours. However, some locations may operate differently. Some locations may be closed for dine-in on certain holidays but are open for delivery. Some locations may be open for dine-in and delivery but closed for drive-thru and pick-up. Please verify by visiting the specific Wendy's locations pages.
Wendy's serves a variety of different menu items from breakfast to main entrees to desserts and drinks. Knowing when they open will help you plan your meals and satisfy your late-night cravings. Opening hours vary by location so if you travel to a specific destination and want to visit Wendy's restaurant, you should visit that specific location's webpage to verify opening hours.
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