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Veterans Day is right around the corner on Monday 11/11, and if you are a Veteran or military personnel, you will not want to miss all the Veterans Day Freebies and Military Discounts offered. There are many companies honoring our Nation’s military to thank them for their service to our country!
You will need to bring a proof of military service such as a U.S. Uniform Service ID card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings statement, photograph in uniform, be wearing your uniform, a veterans organization card such as American Legion or VFW, or a DD214, etc.. Also, make sure to pay attention to dates as some are offering deals on 11/10 or other days besides 11/11. Most restaurants offering FREE meals with dine-in only, and there are some deals only for Veterans as well as Active Military too, so check with your local store for participation and details.
Veterans Day Restaurant Deals
Denny’s: FREE All-You-Can Eat Pancakes (6am-2pm)
Krispy Kreme: FREE Doughnut & Coffee
Applebee’s: Veterans Day FREE Meal
Chilli’s: Veteran’s Day FREE Meal
Olive Garden: FREE Meal from Special Menu
Outback Steakhouse: FREE Bloomin Onion and Beverage (11/11) plus 10% off Meal (exp 12/31)
Shoney’s: FREE All American Burger
LongHorn Steakhouse: FREE Texas Tonions and non-alcoholic beverage (exp 11/14)
Golden Corral: Free Meal (FREE dinner buffet and beverage)
Carrabba’s: FREE Choice of Appetizer
Tony Roma’s: FREE Entree up to $15 value
Red Lobster: Free Appetizer (11/11-11/14)
McCormick & Schmick’s: FREE Meal (11/10)
California Pizza Kitchen: FREE pizza and non-alcoholic beverage
O’Charley’s: FREE Meal from $9.99 Menu
Subway: FREE six inch sub or flatbread
Spaghetti Warehouse: B1G1 Lunch or Dinner (11/10-11/11)
Uno Chicago Grill: FREE entree or individual pizza with the purchase
Lone Star Steakhouse: B1G1 FREE Entree
7-Eleven- FREE Small Slurpee (11am-7pm)
Ikea: FREE Entree for Veterans (9/9-9/11)
Other Military Discounts
National Parks- Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees for everyone (11/9-11/11)
Sports Clips- Free Haircut for Veterans and active duty U.S. service members
Bed & Breakfast FREE Lodging– Vets can stay the night at over (200) participating B&B’s and inns (11/10-11/11)
Home Depot and Lowe’s- 10% Military Discount
Red Roof Inn : 15% Off Your Stay (All November)
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment (including Sea World, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, Water Country USA and Discovery Cove): Veterans Discount get 50% off tickets (thru 11/11)
Grace For Vets: FREE Car Washes for Veterans
Brides Across America: FREE wedding dress for qualified military brides (all November)
Bed, Bath & Beyond: 20% Off Entire Purchase (11/9-11/11) (in-store only)
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum: FREE Admissions to Veterans & Accompanying Families
The following companies offer discounts (most are 10% off), but not all locations participate so make sure to check with your local store:
Restaurants
Arby’s
Burger King
Chick-Fil-A
Chipotle
Denny’s
Dunkin’ Donuts
IHOP
KFC
Long John Silver’s
McDonald’s
Panda Express
Pizza Hut
Quizno’s
Red Robin
Sonic
Taco Bell
TGIFridays
Wendy’s
Clothing & Shoes
Aeropostale
The Children’s Place
Dress Barn
The Finish Line
Foot Locker (20%)
Jos. A. Bank
Jockey
Kohl’s
New York & Company
Pac Sun
Reebok
Cell Phone Service Discounts
Alltel
Cingular
Sprint/NexTel
T-Mobile
Verizon
Travel
AmTrak
Best Western
Choice Hotels
Continental Airlines
Cruise lines (most)
Hyatt Hotels
Marriott Hotels
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Car Care
AutoZone
Checker Auto Parts
General Motors
Jiffy Lube
Meineke
NAPA Auto Part
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