Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and every year businesses step up to show their appreciation to those who have served or are serving by offering special deals on goods and services.
These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Verify with the organization's offering the deals.
Veterans Day restaurant discounts
7-Eleven
Get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day. Download the 7-Eleven app and sign in or register.
Ample Hills Creamery
Veterans and active-duty service members will receive a free kids scoop this Veterans Day.
Applebee’s
Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.
Aspen Creek Grill
On Veterans Day, all veterans and active-duty military can select from a complimentary menu, from 11 a.m. to close.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
A free cup of coffee for veterans and active-duty military.
Black Angus Steakhouse
Participating restaurants will offer veterans and active-duty military an all-American steak plate, plus all the fixings and a nonalcoholic beverage, for $10.99 on Veterans Day. Must show military ID.
BJ’s Restaurant
On Veterans Day, all service members can enjoy a complimentary entrée up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. Pepper by presenting a military ID or proof of service.
Bob Evans
The chain is offering seven homestyle menu items for Veterans for free on Nov, 11, including country fried steak and crispy fried chicken.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings
All day on Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military who dine in or call for takeout at their local B-Dubs can receive a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.
Calhoun's
All veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day.
California Pizza Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can grab a free meal and non-alcoholic drink from a pre-selected menu for dine-in or takeout. California Pizza Kitchen will be donating 20% of all sales from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 to Disabled American Veterans.
Caribou Coffee
Free small brewed coffee for veterans, active-duty military and their spouse on Nov. 11.
Charley’s Philly Steaks
Offering a small or regular-size cheesesteak on Veterans Day. This promotion is at domestic non-AAFES locations only.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
All veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
Cicis Pizza
Free adult buffet with valid active-duty or retired military ID on Veterans Day.
Country Kitchen Restaurants
Free country scramble for active and retired military on Veterans Day at participating locations.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
During military family appreciation month, Cracker Barrel will offer in-store specials on Veterans Day for veterans and promotions throughout November to support military families in partnership with Operation Homefront. On Veterans Day, veterans can receive a free slice of double fudge Coca-Cola cake with their meal.
Denny’s
Veterans or active-duty military with a valid ID can Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast for free from 5 a.m. until noon on Nov. 11.
Duck Donuts
All veterans and active-duty service members with IDs can get a free doughnut on Veterans Day at participating Duck Donuts locations.
Dunkin’ Donuts
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary.
Famous Dave’s
On Veterans Day, all former and current military personnel will receive a free Georgia chopped pork sandwich plus a side. Dine-in or to-go.
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Friendly’s Free Breakfast
Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free all-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists of the all-American burger, served with a side of fries and a drink on Veterans Day. The burger can be upgraded to a cheeseburger for free.
Golden Corral
Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. – to close. Golden Corral will once again be honoring veterans with a free thank you meal.
Hard Rock Café
On Nov. 11, both active-duty and retired military can receive a free Legendary Steak Burger at the Hard Rock Cafe. They can also take advantage of the Hard Rock Cafe’s military discount of 15% off other items.
Hooters
Veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide, will receive a free entrée from a special Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only) on Nov. 11.
IHOP
Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White and Blueberry pancakes at any IHOP on Nov. 11. This offer is only valid if you dine in with proof of service.
Ikea
Enjoy a free meal at Ikea on Veterans Day. Military ID required.
Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee
On Veterans Day, a doughnut and coffee will be on the house.
Little Caesars
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military can get a free Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Caesars. Only select Little Caesars are participating, so make sure you call ahead to your local one before you head over.
Logan’s Roadhouse
On Veterans Day, all active-duty military and veterans are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American roadhouse menu in honor of Veterans Day. This offer is available 3 – 6 p.m. at all Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.
Macaroni Grill
This Veterans Day, all veterans and active military receive a free mom’s ricotta meatballs + spaghetti with military ID.
Mission BBQ
Veterans and active duty military will receive a free sandwich on Veterans Day.
Olive Garden
This Veterans Day, Olive Garden is offering veterans and active-duty service members a free entree from a special menu. All entrees include Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks and a choice of soup or salad.
On The Border
This Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free pick-two combo meal.
Outback Steakhouse
This Veterans Day, all military veterans and active service members can enjoy a free bloomin’ onion and Coca-Cola.
Peet’s Coffee
Free drip coffee or tea to members of the U.S. military and veterans on Veterans Day.
Pizza Inn
Participating Pizza Inn locations offer free buffets and other deals for active and retired military members on Veterans Day.
Red Robin
Grab a free Red Robin Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries by showing your proof of service at the nearest Red Robin anytime between now and Nov. 14. The offer is available for dine-in and takeout.
Sheetz
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free 6-inch turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any location. Plus, a free car wash.
Shoney’s
Shoney’s says thank you to America’s heroes by offering a free all-you-care-to-eat breakfast to all Veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day until 11 a.m.
Tap House Grill
On Veterans Day, all active, inactive and retired military personnel can get a free meal and a Sam Adams pint while supplies last.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s nationwide are offering a free small breakfast combo with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. No purchase is necessary.
White Castle
White Castle is offering several free meal options on Nov. 11 for those with a military or Veterans ID, including a Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Nos. 1 to 6.
Zaxby’s
At participating locations only, all Veterans and current military get free boneless wings on Veterans Day.
Veterans Day discounts on haircuts
Great Clips
Veterans and active-duty military can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 to receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to use at a later date.
Sports Clips
Some locations will be offering free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members on Nov. 11. Visit the Sports Clips website for details and participating locations.
Veterans Day discounts in retail & services
B & B’s for Vets
B&Bs for Vets are offering one free room night on Nov. 10 and 11. Preference will be given to “first timer” Veterans and active-duty personnel; those who have not participated in the program in the past will be given preference. Offer is valid in all 50 U.S. states. Visit the B&Bs for Vets website for additional details and locations.
Bed Bath & Beyond
For active-duty U.S. military, vets and Spouses, Bed Bath and Beyond is offering 25% off any in-store purchase on Nov. 11. Call or visit your nearest location for details.
Rack Room Shoes
20% off all purchases for veterans and military on Veterans Day, 10% off purchases year-round. Visit the Rack Room Shoes website for details.
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Target
Target is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families a 10% discount off the guest’s full basket throughout November. To receive the offer, guests must first demonstrate eligibility by registering at www.target.com/circle/military. After eligibility has been verified, an exclusive, one-time use 10% Target Circle offer will be available for the guest to use in-store or online.
Walgreens
Military, veterans and their families receive 20% off eligible, regular-price purchases in-store when using myWalgreens membership Nov. 11-14.
Veterans Day discounts on activities
AmericanForcesTravel.com
Exclusively serves active duty, Reserve, veterans and DoD civilians with discounted airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises and event tickets.
National Parks
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to all visitors on Veterans Day.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.