Happy Veteran’s Day to all of the veterans that have served in the United States military. To thank you for your service, service area businesses are offering freebies and specials that you can take advantage of.
Make sure you’ve got identification to verify your veteran status – some businesses will request that – and that you make sure area locations are participating.
Here are a few that we’ve found for you to check out:
Applebee’s
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, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. All current and former military personnel will also receive a $5 coupon to be redeemed on additional food and beverage offerings or for a later time. Military ID or proof of service required.
Bob Evans
Free select breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. For active duty military and veterans with ID or proof of service.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Free order of wings and a side of fries to veterans and current military members. Dine-in only. Bring proof of military service.
Chili’s
Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of any lunch combo, or your choice of a dinner meal from a select menu. Offer only available 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.
Chipotle
Buy One Get One Free from 3pm-close on Nov. 11th, 2016, at all Chipotle locations in the U.S.
Famous Dave’s
Free 2 Meat Combo served with choice of side and corn bread muffin – for veterans and current military members. Bring proof of service.
Hooters
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to enjoy a free meal from a select menu. Requires drink purchase. Only valid at participating locations.
Little Caesars
Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to all US Armed Forces veterans and active military members between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. With proof of military service, at participating stores nationwide. Call ahead to verify participation.
Olive Garden
Free entrée from a special menu. Entrées are served with unlimited soup or house salad and garlic breadsticks. Offer good for veterans and active duty military; proof of service required.
Red Lobster
Free Appetizer or Dessert during the week of Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers and desserts.
Ruby Tuesday’s
Free appetizer (up to $10) at participating locations, proof of service required.
T.G.I. Friday’s
Free lunch for all current military members and veterans from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Valid ID or proof of service required. Dine-on only at participating locations. Be sure to contact your local T.G.I Friday’s for details.
