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Veterans Day is soon approaching and
there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans
by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies
offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a
collective thanks!
Two notes before jumping in:
- Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Drivers License with Veterans Designation,
Photograph in uniform, be wearing uniform (if your service permits),
Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
- Participation. Second, always call ahead to verify
locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are
franchises and may have different policies. We will do our best to keep
this page updated as we find new info.
2012 Free Veterans Day Meals And Deals
Applebee’s – free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012:
Last year, Applebee’s served over one million free meals to military
veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee’s is again offering a free
meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on
Veterans Day,
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. There will be 7 entrées to choose from, beverage
and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required
. More.
Bar Louie, Free meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. 2012.
Active duty military members and veterans can receive a free meal, up
to $10 in value, and a free non-alcoholic beverage. Available at all
locations, military ID or proof of service is required (
source).
Find a location near you.
BD’s Mongolian Grill, Nov. 5-11, 2012. 1/2 off Stir-fry with valid military ID. Only at participating locations. Find the
location nearest you.
California Pizza Kitchen, Nov. 11-12, 2012. Free meal and non-alcoholic beverage for veterans and active military with valid ID or proof of service.
Find a location near you.
Champps Americana, Nov. 11, 2012.
We’re celebrating our Veterans with an All American Meal! All Veterans
and Active Military will receive a free burger. Proof of service
required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe
Burger. Dine in only, valid at participating locations.
More info,
Find a location near you.
Cheeseburger in Paradise, Nov. 12, 2012. Free meal from select menu with military ID or proof of service. Beverages and gratuity not included.
Find a location near you.
Chili’s – free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012.
Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice
of one of 7 meals. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November
11, 2012 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited
menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active
duty military simply show proof of military service.
Visit their website to find locations.
Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Nov. 12 2012.
Free all you can eat pancakes from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12
for all active, retirees, and veterans with a valid military ID or proof
of military service. Offer available in every Denny’s nationwide.
Famous Dave’s – Sunday Nov. 11 2012. Free or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location, please check the
Famous Dave’s Veterans Day page or call your local restaurant for more information.
Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 12:
The 12th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will
is available to any person who has ever served in the United States
Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the
National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden
Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information visit
http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.
Special thanks to Golden Corral: To date, Golden
Corral restaurants have provided over 3.2 million free meals and
contributed over $6.1 million to the Disabled American Veterans
organization. Amazing!
See more Military Discounts and Veterans Day Deals.
Hooters – Free Meal, Sunday, Nov. 11 2012.
Hooter’s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on
Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military
personnel. Get 10 Free Wings – Boneless or Regular, drink purchase
required. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active
duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military
service. For more information, visit,
www.HootersVeteransDay.com.
Hy-Vee, Free Breakfast, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
Free Veterans Day breakfast from 7am – 11am at all Hy-Vee supermarkets
with in-store dining. Please call ahead to verify participation, and
bring proof of service.
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut, Nov. 11, 2012.
Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to
all active-duty, retirees & veterans. Be sure to call ahead to
verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
Little Caesars® Pizza, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
Little Caesars is honoring the men and women of the United States armed
forces this Veterans Day by providing veterans and active military
members with a free Crazy Bread® with proof of military status or proof
of service at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify
participation.
Find a location near you.
Lone Star Steakhouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
(update): All veterans and active duty military will receive a FREE
entrée from the Stars & Stripes Menu. ID required, please call ahead
for verification.
LongHorn Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.
Complimentary Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage. Offer good for
Veterans and active-duty military members. Proof of service required.
Visit their site to
find a location near you.
Max & Erma’s, Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering military members
and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes
tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip
cookies.
Locations.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 11, 2012:
McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 14th annual Veteran’s
Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 11th. Veterans will be able to
choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée. Veterans must provide
proof of military service. Be sure to contact your local McCormick &
Schmick’s as this is valid at participating restaurants only. Also,
space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more
information visit:
M&S Veterans Appreciation Event.
On The Border, Sun. Nov. 11, 2012. “Sizzling Salute to Veterans” promotion. Mention this special, and On the Border will donate 15% of your purchase to
Carry the Load,
a non-profit military organization. Veterans and Service members with
ID who dine at On The Border on 11/11/12 will receive a certificate for a
free entree (up to $10) valid from 11/12/12 thru 11/30/12 (valid at
corporate locations only).
Find a location near you.
Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes Nov. 11-12, 2012.
Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering
active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola
product during the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. This offer is
available to Military Personnel with ID. Also receive 10% off your
purchase from Nov. 13-Dec 31, 2012.
More information.
The Outback understands commitment. For the past two years, The Outback, with the help of their patrons, has donated $2 Million to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization providing everyday and emergency support for active troops, wounded warriors and their families.
Red Lobster – Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Free Appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers.
Find a location near you.
Red Robin, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin
guests with a military ID or proof of service. Red Robin is also
partnering with Heinz for Veterans Day to benefit the Wounded Warrior
Project. Red Robin will also donate $10,000 to the Wounded Warrior
Project.
Find a location near you.
Spaghetti Warehouse, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.
Buy one entrée, get one free, coupon required. Choose any of 11
Original Recipe Spaghetti entrées and receive a second entrée free. This
offer is open to everyone, not just veterans. Download the coupon
at their website (available starting Nov. 5th).
Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 12, 2012. Free lunch served until 4pm. Choice of 3 entrees. Valid with proof of military service.
More info and locations.
Subway. In honor of Veterans Day, SUBWAY® will donate $111,112 to the Wounded Warrior Project ‘s economic empowerment program
Texas Corral – Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.
Free entrée (dine-in only). Offer available to all active duty members
and veterans with ID. Note: All Texas Corral locations also regularly
offer a 50% discount to active duty police officers, firemen and
military personnel dining in.
Locations.
Texas Roadhouse – free lunch, Monday Nov. 12, 2012.
Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in
the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces.
Choose from one of 10 free meals, plus sides and a drink. Offer good for
All veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military.
ID Required.
Find locations.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Free Lunch, Monday Nov. 12, 2012.
Valid for all US Military personnel and veterans. Must wear uniform (if
permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of
service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or
current military ID. More details on
TGIFridays.com.
The Olive Garden, Free entrée, Nov. 11, 2012.
Offer good for veterans and active duty military, on Sunday, November
11th during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all
entrées inlcude freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad.
Off er good in US and Canada, proof of service required.
More info.
Tim Hortons – all US locations are offering a free donut to all veterans (check out the Star Spangled donut!).
Uno Chicago Grill, Nov. 11 -12, 2012.
Free individual pizza or entrée with the purchase of a pizza or entrée
of equal or greater value. Available for all active duty and veterans.
No coupon necessary; proof of service required.
Find a location near you.
7-Eleven – Free small Slurpee on Sunday, Nov. 11
from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Offer good to all current and former military
members. ID or proof of service required.
Home Depot Military Discount:
The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists,
retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off
their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on
purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The
Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and
EXPO Design Center(R) locations. The 10%
military discount
is available everyday for active duty and retirees, but not all
veterans. Home Depot makes this offer available to all veterans on most
military holidays. You can also
find Home Depot discounts online.
Lowe’s Military Discount:
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably
discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family
members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the
Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 – Nov. 11. The
discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to
$5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or
other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via
Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. Like
Home Depot, Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military
members, but not to veterans. However, they extend the offer to military
veterans on military holidays. You can also
find exclusive discounts at Lowe’s.com.
Free Park Admissions for Veterans Day 2012
Anheuser-Busch Parks.
Anheuser-Busch Parks offers Active Duty Service Members free admission
for them and up to 3 dependents to any of their parks once a year.
Throughout 2012, members of the military and as many as three direct
dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a
single-day complimentary admission. The
Here’s to the Heroes program
is only available to Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist,
or National Guardsman. Eligible parks include: Adventure Island, Busch
Gardens (Tampa Bay or Williamsburg), SeaWorld (Orlando, San Diego, or
San Antonio), Sesame Place, and Water Country USA. Not valid at
Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in
Williamsburg, Va. is not included as part of this program. For more
information and to register, visit:
Free admission summary, and
ticket application.
Colonial Williamsburg Free Admission. Colonial
Williamsburg offers free weekend-long admission tickets to active-duty
military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependents
from Thursday, Nov. 9 through Monday, Nov. 12th. The complimentary
ticket includes admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art
museums, and most daytime programs, as well as free parking and use of
the shuttle bus system. Tickets are only available at on-site ticket
sales locations. Tickets are also available to families of deployed
servicemembers. Tickets available on the following dates:
Nov. 9-12, 2012.
Fee Free Day at National Parks.
To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken
Salazar announced that areas managed by the National Park Service would
not charge entrance fees for Veterans Day weekend – November 10-12,
2012. Everyone is eligible, not just veterans.
Over 100 national Parks will be participating in this event.
Historic Jamestowne – Free Admission. The National
Park Service commemorates Veterans Day with Fee Free days at Historic
Jamestowne November 10-12. Free admission for everyone.
See events calendar.
Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days – Free Admission – 2012.
Knott’s Berry Farm has an annual Military Tribute event in which they
offer military members past and present by offering free park admission.
This year the Military Tribute Days run from November 1 – 21 November.
Veterans or current serving military personnel plus one guest get in
FREE with proper ID presented at Knott’s turnstile (DD214, Veterans
Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID). Purchase up
to six additional tickets for just $19 each.
More info.
Pro Football Hall of Fame – Free Admission, Nov. 3. 2012.
Annual Veterans Day Salute, Saturday, November 03, 2012, 09:00 AM –
05:00 PM. Any veteran or member of the armed forces and their spouse or a
guest will be admitted free of charge to the Hall of Fame for a
day-long recognition of US Military veterans. Members of the Blue and
Gold Star Mothers will also be eligible for free admission. Veterans and
guests also receive a 10% discount in the Hall of Fame Store. There
will be a special ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall of Fame’s
NFL Films Theater.
More information.
San Jacinto Monument and Museum (La Porte, TX). No
charge for the military and their families all week. Free admission to
the theatre, Observation Floor, and the special exhibit to all veterans
and their families.
More info.
Bed and Breakfast for Vets

In
the third year of the program, B&Bs for Vets has organized over 230
(and counting) participating Bed and Breakfasts and Inns across the US
and Canada which will be offering veterans a free night’s stay on
November 10th, the night before Veterans Day. This offer is available to
both active duty military members and veterans with ID, but space is
limited. Each Inn and B&B has at least one room available for this
promotion and reservations must be made directly through the
participating Inns and B&Bs. For more information visit
B&Bs for Vets.
2012 Veterans Day Discounts – Retail Stores & More
Here are some additional Veterans Day Discounts. In all cases, be
sure to provide proper ID or proof of service. In addition, some of
these stores are franchises, so verify participation before assuming the
discount is in place.
Amazon.com – Free MP3 album download “Veterans Day Honor” Available at Amazon on Veterans Day. Download the album (album will be full price again starting Nov. 12).
- Big Lots – 10% off your entire purchase. Offer
available to active duty, Guard/Reserve, veterans, retirees and their
immediate family members, with valid ID. Please call ahead to verify.
- Cabela’s. Cabela’s is giving their standard
employee discount to all US military veterans, active duty military,
Guard/Reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 11-12,
2012. Discount varies from 5% to 20%, depending on the item.
- Dollar General. 10% discount on entire purchase on
Veterans Day. Offer good for all active-duty military, retirees,
veterans, Guard/Reserve, & immediate family members. The coupon can
be found in the store circular, or by asking an employe. Also good
online from Nov 11-13, use Coupon Code VETERANSDAY. More info.
- Food Lion. Nov. 11, 2012. 12% off all groceries (some exclusions) for Active & Retired Military Personnel with military ID and MVP card. More info.
- Free Business Cards and Checks. Get 25 FREE Checks –
Choose from 6 different designs or upgrade to premium checks and choose
from many more designs. Bonus Offer – Get 250 Free Business Cards! FREE Checks & Business Cards offer.
- Free Car wash, Nov. 11, 2012. Thousands of car washes around the country are offering vets a free car wash on Veterans Day, 2012. Find a list at Grace for Veterans, which helped veterans receive 101,537 FREE Washes on Veterans Day in 2011.
- GameFly: Video game rentals – Gamefly – Free Trial
Jos. A. Bank Specials: Veterans Day Sale- 1 Day Only! JoS. A. Bank Veterans Day Sale Orders.
- Netflix: One Month Free Trial, coupon code.
- Sports Authority – 15% off all purchases. All
Veterans and Military personnel please stop by your local Sports
Authority store to receive 15% OFF YOUR ENTIER PUCHSASE on 11.11.11
ONLY! Please show proper identification or proof of service at check-out
to receive this special offer.
- Sport Clips – Veterans Day. Sport Clips offers a Heroes discount which includes active and retired military. Please call ahead to verify participation. Find a location near you.
- Steve Madden. We’d like to salute our heroes by
doubling our everyday military discount of 15% to 30% OFF for Veteran’s
Day ONLY. Valid with a form of Military identification (past or present)
in Steve Madden stores only (not valid online). *Full priced
merchandise only. Find a store near you.
- VA Loan Rates. VA Loans and mortgage rates are currently the lowest they have been in over 50 years.
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