There are many businesses across the country who do their part to honor our Veterans and active duty military each Veterans Day. Below you’ll find a list of discounts and freebies I’ve compiled. If you know of others, please comment!
Please remember if you get your entree for free at a restaurant, you should still tip based on what the full price would have been!
Restaurants
Applebee’s
Applebee’s is offering a free entree from a limited menu on November 11. Beverage is not included. Open to all Veterans and active duty. Must show proof of service. Details here. In addition, they’ve also started a Thank You Movement where others can leave notes of appreciation for those who serve. Check it out.
Bob Evans
Enjoy all you can eat hotcakes on November 11. Veterans and active duty. See details.
California Pizza Kitchen
Free entree from special menu. Veterans and active duty. Proof of service required. See details.
Carrabba’s
Free appetizer with proof of service November 9 – 11.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Free all American burger with proof of service on November 11. See details.
Chili’s
Free meal from a special menu on November 11. Proof of service required. See details.
Cracker Barrel
Complimentary Double Hot Fudge Coca-Cola Cake during lunch and dinner on November 11. Donations are also being made to USO.
Fuddruckers
Free all American burger and fries on November 11. See details.
Golden Corral
Free dinner buffet and beverage with proof of service on November 17. See details.
Hooters
Military eat free (meals of $10.99 or less) on November 11. Proof of service required. See details.
IHOP
Free pancakes from 7am – 7pm on November 11. May not be all locations. See details.
Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut and small coffee to all Veterans and active duty military. See details.
Longhorn
Free Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage from November 11 – 14. Proof of service required. See details.
O’Charley’s
Free $9.99er entree for all Veterans on November 11. Proof of service required. See details.
Olive Garden
Complimentary entree from limited menu and family receives 10% discount on November 11. Proof of service required. See details.
On the Border
Free choose 2 or choose 3 from the create your own combo menu on November 11. Veterans and active duty.
Outback
Free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. November 12th until December 31st, 15% off. Proof of service required. See details.
Red Lobster
Complimentary appetizer from November 11 – 14. Proof of service required. See details.
Red Robin
Free double Tavern burger and fries on November 11. Proof of service required. See details.
Texas Roadhouse
Free lunch on November 11 from set menu. Proof of service required. See details.
Retail
Bed, Bath & Beyond
20% off purchase on November 8 – 11. Military ID required. See details.
Great Clips
For every haircut on November 11, Great Clips will provide a free haircut card to be presented to any active, inactive or retired military member. The card is good through December 31st. In addition, any active, inactive or retired military member can receive a free haircut on November 11. Proof of service is required.
Publix
10% off on November 11. Military ID required. See details.
Lodging
B&Bs For Vets
There are multiple B&Bs across the country that are offering free one night stays, discounted rates or other perks.
Red Roof Inn
15% off your stay during the month of November. Military ID required. See details.
Attractions & Museums
9/11 Memorial Museum
Free admission from November 7 to November 11 with proof of service. Includes special events during the time as well. See details.
Carmike Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas is offering a free small popcorn with military ID on November 11. See details.
National Parks
Admission is waived for all visitors on November 11. See details.
World of Coca Cola
Free admission for military member and 50% off up to four other tickets. Military ID required. See details.