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Veterans Day is coming!! To celebrate there are tons of restaurants and retail stores offering FREE meals and discounts for veterans and active military to enjoy.
Note: All of the deals are available on 11/11 unless otherwise noted.
Here are a few things to note for those wishing to participate in Free meals and discounts on Veteran’s Day:
Bring your military or veteran’s ID (Military ID Card, Driver’s License, a photo in uniform, wear your uniform) and also call ahead to make sure the store or restaurant you’re going to is participating.
Enjoy all of these freebies and thank you for your service!
Free Dining Deals
Applebee’s: Free entree from select menu, plus receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for a future visit within a 3-week redemption window.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie, no purchase necessary, plus receive a FREE appetizer coupon for use at your next visit through 12/31/24
Bob Evans: Free meal from select menu with dine-in only.
Bonefish Grill: Active-duty service members and veterans get a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage on November 11 with valid ID, plus get 10% off all day, every day.
Bruegger’s Bagels: Free hot or iced coffee with any in-store purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 Boneless Wings and Fries for veterans and active-duty service members with valid ID.
California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military members get a complimentary meal November 11. They will also receive a BOGO offer to redeem for a pizza, pasta or salad of equal or lesser value that can be redeemed from November 12 to November 25.
Caribou Coffee: Veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses with a valid ID receive a Small Hot Brewed Coffee of the Day or Cold Press, excluding nitro.
Carrabba’s: Complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage for veterans and active-duty military with show of ID. Available all day, no purchase required.
Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans and active military will receive a FREE Chick Special and regular-size drink. Stop by in uniform or with your military ID/DD214 to redeem. Dine-in only.
Chili’s: FREE meal from select menu, dine-in only.
Circle K: Free coffee through the Circle K app for veterans and active-duty military.
Dave & Buster’s: Veterans get a free entree (up to $20) and a free $10 Power Card with a valid veterans ID card.
Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam from 5am to noon for veterans and military personnel (present ID or DD 214).
Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Veterans and active-duty military get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich. Valid in-store, and online/app for carryout.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut of their choice at participating locations. Offer available in-store only.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) with a purchase in-store
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active military personnel who visit Freddy’s on Veterans Day will receive a FREE Freddy’s Combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through December 31, 2024!
Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, 11/11 from 4pm to close. Includes a free thank you buffet and beverage for any person who has served in the U.S. Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves).
Huddle House: Active-duty military members and veterans get a free MVP breakfast platter.
IHOP: Free stack of Red, White and Blueberry pancakes 7am to 7pm, dine-in only.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free meal with a valid ID from a special menu at participating locations. This offer is available for dine-in only on November 11th from 11 am – 3 pm.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Get your first 6oz froyo FREE on Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s: Veterans and active-duty military get a FREE lunch entree from a select menu on November 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. If you visit for dinner instead, you will receive a free slice of pie. Both offers are for dine-in only.
Outback Steakhouse: From 11/9 to 11/11, active-duty military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entree in-restaurant.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get free Veterans Shrimp & Chips on November 11.
Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger on November 11 with valid ID. Dine-in only, not valid for online or to-go orders. The free meal also comes with an endless side of steak fries.
Shane’s Rib Shack: Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a free BBQ Pork or Chopped Chicken Plate November 11th. Proof of service required, in-store only.
Sheetz: All veterans and active-duty military personnel to enjoy a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink at any location. The offer includes extras & add-ons to the sub. Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military. This offer only applies to the $9 car wash option and is only available at Sheetz stores that have a car wash.
Shoney’s: Veterans and U.S. active-duty military get a free breakfast or burger at participating restaurants. Proof of military service is required. Dine-in only.
Smokey Bones: Free Create Your Own Combo. Dine-in only.
Sonny’s BBQ: One Free Pork Big Deal per veteran with a valid coupon. Available for dine-in, takeout and drive-thru. Verify your status and register for your coupon here.
Starbucks: Free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses.
TCBY: Get your first 6oz froyo FREE on Veterans Day.
Texas Roadhouse – Dine in and receive a free meal from 11:00am – 2:00pm with a form of Military ID. This is for active duty and veterans.
Wendy’s: Free breakfast combo offer during breakfast hours with valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card at participating locations.
White Castle: Free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members.
Other Freebies & Discounts
Academy Sports + Outdoors — Active-duty service members and veterans get 10% off the entire purchase online or in-store from 10/20 to 11/11.
Food Lion: On November 11, veterans and active-duty military members save 10% on their in-store shopping purchase total before taxes. Excludes alcohol (beer and wine), tobacco, gift cards, lottery, pharmacy, postage stamps and services. Must show military ID and use MVP Card at checkout.
Great Clips: Veterans and active service members can go into any Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit.
Home Depot: Extra 10% off your purchase every day.
IKEA – Free meal at IKEA, may vary by location. This deal is for my local IKEA in Charlotte, NC.
Kohl’s – Active and former military personnel, veterans, and their families receive 30% off qualifying in-store purchases from on 11/11. Valid military ID is required.
Lowe’s: Extra 10% off your purchase everyday.
National Parks – Free entry for everyone, November 11th.
Office Depot and OfficeMax – Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, retirees, reservists, and their dependents can enjoy 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide from Saturday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11.
Publix – 10% discount to all veterans and active duty on November 11.
Rack Room Shoes – Military personnel and their dependents get a 20% discount off their entire purchase in store on November 11.
Sea World and Busch Gardens – Free admission or discounts for Military and Veterans at select Sea World and Busch Gardens parks once a year.
Sports Clips – Free haircut on November 11th for veterans and active duty
Target – Target is offering a 10% military discount from now through November 11 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.
Under Armour – Active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses and military family members get up to 40% off their purchases. Verify here.
Walgreens – Extra 20% off your regular price purchase, November 8 thru 11, in-store only.
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