(Check our buying guide and Ratings for fast-food restaurants, and look at our gripe-o-meter to see what bugs Americans when they dine out.) That's according to Consumer Reports' latest fast-food ...

and fast-food restaurants grab your attention with bright reds or oranges along with big appetizing photos of their food. There's a hierarchy. The pictures are big, but the prices are small.

Whether you're hungry for a Big Mac or a Chick-fil-A sandwich, Newsweek has compiled a list of the fast food chains and restaurants open and ready to satisfy your New Year's Day appetite.