Server: Thank you for your
Me: No...thank YOU for your service.
That's how my Veterans Day goes each year (and my daughter just shakes her head *but she secretly likes it*).
Today is Veterans Day and seemingly the ONE day out of the year where Service Members actually do get appreciated (and not everyone has that day off, but that's another convo..)
So as we honor our military personnel, let me share MY go-to perks and freebies.
IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, OORAH.
IF YOU KNOW A VETERAN, TAKE THEM OUT TO LUNCH.
My go-to spots (and yes...I hit up all of them):
Applebee’s – November 11, 2022
Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.
BJ’s Restaurant – November 11, 2022
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings – November 11, 2022
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.
Chili’s Grill & Bar – November 11, 2022
All Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
Golden Corral – November 14, 2022
Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 14 from 5pm – close. Golden Corral will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.
Olive Garden – November 11, 2022
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 choice of soup or salad.
Texas Roadhouse – November 11, 2022
On November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closest Texas Roadhouse and pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.
(EVEN HAIRCUTS)...
Great Clips – November 11, 2022
Veterans and active-duty military can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11 to receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to use at a later date. Visit the Great Clips website for details.
Sports Clips – November 11, 2022
Some locations will be offering free haircuts to Veterans and active-duty service members on November 11. Visit the Sports Clips website for details and participating locations.
If you want to see the full list of Veterans Day Freebies, click HERE.