(WWJ) -- Thursday is Veteran’s Day and a number of metro Detroit businesses are offering up free deals and discounts to those who have served the country.
Most businesses require proof of service by presenting a military ID card or dressing in uniform.

Here are some of the meal deals available to veterans across the metro Detroit area:
Applebee’s -- Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu of seven items, as well as a complimentary $5 gift card to redeem within three weeks.
Bonefish Grill -- All military service members, police, firefighters and other first responders receive a 10% with a show of valid ID. Bonefish Grill has locations in Troy and Novi, as well as Grand Rapids.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse -- Complimentary meal from a special 10-item menu and a Dr. Pepper. BJ’s has locations in Sterling Heights, Livonia and Taylor.
Buffalo Wild Wings -- Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries.
Buddy’s Pizza -- 15% off the bill for veterans and active-duty military. Dine-in only.
Bob Evans -- Free meal from a special menu of seven homestyle breakfast items.
Chili’s -- Free meal from a menu of seven items.
Denny’s -- Complimentary “build-your-own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only.
Dunkin -- Free donut of choice at participating restaurants.
Einstein Bros. Bagel Co. -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced medium coffee.
Hooters -- Free meal from a special menu of five items.
IHOP -- Free Red, White and Blue Pancakes or a Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. when dining in.
Little Caesars -- Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo -- including four slices of Detroit-style deep dish pizza and a 20-oz. Pepsi product -- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
National Coney Island -- Two free coneys for veterans and active-duty military.
Olive Garden -- Free entrée from a special menu with breadsticks, and choice of soup or salad at participating locations.
Outback Steakhouse -- Free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and Coke product for vets and active-duty military. Outback also offers first responders and frontline workers a 10% “Heroes Discount” year-round.
Red Lobster -- Free appetizer from a list of eight items or free dessert from a list of three. Dine-in only.
Red Robin -- Free Double Tavern Burger and bottomless steak fries through the end of the week for veterans who registered for the Red Robin Royalty program by Nov. 1.
Wendy's -- Free breakfast combo from 6:30-10:30 a.m.
White Castle -- Free Combo Meal #1 through #6 or free Breakfast Combo Meal.