Yes, McDonald’s is open on New Year’s Eve, but treat it like a game of roulette. Call ahead, check the app, or do a drive-by reconnaissance mission at 6 PM. If you find the golden arches glowing in the dark, you have won the lottery. If not, you’ve earned a story about the night you almost had to cook dinner.
So whether you’re celebrating with a Quarter Pounder or a sad salad, remember: the year ends and a new one begins. But the craving for a Filet-O-Fish? That is eternal. Go forth, brave snack warrior, and may the fries be fresh and the McFlurry machine be miraculously working. Happy New Year, and may your drive-thru wait be short.