NORTH CAROLINA -- Let's say you're home for Christmas but don't want to stress out cooking for family, will any restaurant chains be open?

• Waffle House will continue to be open all day and most IHOP restaurants will maintain regular hours
• Macaroni Grill will welcome your family Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for Italian fare
• Rotisserie meals will be available at certain Boston Market locations

In fact, yes, some of your favorite chains will be open on December 25.

Waffle House will continue to be open all day and most IHOP restaurants will maintain regular hours.

But, let's say you don't want breakfast food, what then?

Well, Macaroni Grill will welcome your family Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for Italian fare, and rotisserie meals will be available at certain Boston Market locations.