Restaurant questions, answered

By Mary Leong · Updated November 8, 2026

Short, sourced answers to the questions people ask about Arby’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Cracker Barrel, Dave’s Hot Chicken, KFC, Olive Garden, Panera Bread and Texas Roadhouse: opening hours, holidays, delivery, ingredients and prices. Each answer starts with the short version, then shows the proof: the prices and calories from the menus we checked, and a dated source for everything else.

Arby’s questions

• How much are Arby’s steak nuggets?$5.99 $5.99 for 5 pieces and $9.99 for 9 at the Arby’s we checked in Orlando, or $10.39 and $14.39 as a meal with medium curly fries and a drink.
• What is Arby’s sauce?15 calories Arby’s Sauce is Arby’s signature sauce for roast beef, the one it suggests on the Classic Roast Beef: "Try it with our delicious Arby’s Sauce®, or for an extra kick go with the zesty Horsey Sauce®." A packet is 15 calories, and the order pages list it at no extra charge.

Arby’s menu with prices

The Cheesecake Factory questions

• How much is a whole cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory?From $32.95 $32.95–$44.95 for a 6- or 7-inch cheesecake and $69.95–$73.95 for a 10-inch at The Cheesecake Factory in Winter Park, Florida, on November 5, 2026.

The Cheesecake Factory menu with prices

Cracker Barrel questions

• Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving?Yes Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday, November 26) and serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m.
• Does Cracker Barrel serve breakfast all day?Yes Cracker Barrel’s menu has a Breakfast All Day section, so pancakes, eggs and biscuits are on the menu from opening to close.

Cracker Barrel menu with prices

Dave’s Hot Chicken questions

• Is Dave’s Hot Chicken halal?Ask your store It depends on the restaurant.
• Who owns Dave’s Hot Chicken?Roark Capital Roark Capital, the Atlanta private-equity firm that also owns Subway, bought Dave’s Hot Chicken in June 2025 in a deal valued at $1 billion (AP).

Dave’s Hot Chicken menu with prices

KFC questions

• What is KFC sauce?Smoky & sweet KFC Sauce is KFC’s own dipping sauce, described on its menu as "A signature smoky blend of tangy and sweet flavors, perfect for pairing with KFC® crispy fried chicken." One cup is 90 calories, and it was listed at $0.00 at the KFC we checked in Orlando.

KFC menu with prices

Olive Garden questions

• Is Olive Garden open on Thanksgiving?No Olive Garden closes all its US restaurants on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day "to allow our team members to spend time with their family and friends," according to its FAQ as reported in 2025.
• Does Olive Garden have gluten-free pasta?Yes Olive Garden has gluten-free rotini on its gluten-sensitive menu.
• Does Olive Garden deliver?Yes Olive Garden delivers orders placed on OliveGarden.com or the Olive Garden app, carried by Uber’s delivery drivers (Uber Direct).
• What are the 4 soups at Olive Garden?4 soups Zuppa Toscana, Chicken & Gnocchi, Minestrone and Pasta e Fagioli.

Olive Garden menu with prices

Panera Bread questions

• Does Panera have gluten-free bread?No Panera doesn’t sell gluten-free bread, in its cafes or in grocery stores (The Takeout, 2025).

Panera Bread menu with prices

Texas Roadhouse questions

• Does Texas Roadhouse take reservations?No Texas Roadhouse doesn’t book tables.
• What time does Texas Roadhouse open and close?3 PM weekdays Most Texas Roadhouse restaurants open at 3:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 11:00 AM Friday to Sunday.
• Does Texas Roadhouse deliver?Some Only at some restaurants.
• How do you make Texas Roadhouse butter?Recipe Beat ½ cup softened salted butter with ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until fluffy.
• How many calories are in a Texas Roadhouse roll?200 calories About 200 calories per roll.
• Is Texas Roadhouse open on Thanksgiving?No Texas Roadhouse closes all day on Thanksgiving.

Texas Roadhouse menu with prices