Free Meals and Discounts for Veterans

Many restaurants and companies want to thank our veterans by providing  discounts on retail merchandise or a free meal.

To take advantage of the offers please note the following:

• Proof of Military Service. Most companies require military ID – including a U.S. Uniform Services ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), 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 only require a photo of you in uniform.
• Participation. Call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies.

– free meal, Friday. Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 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 Veteran’s Day. There are seven entrées to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required.

– free meal, Friday. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of six meals. This offer is available from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday at participating Chili’s. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.

– Free meal, Monday. The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free “thank you” dinner 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.

– Free Meal, Friday. 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.
 

– Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees and veterans on Friday. Call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.

- 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.

– Free Six Inch Sub, Friday. Select SUBWAY® Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veteran’s Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2011 at participating local SUBWAY® restaurants, Military ID or proof of service required. Note: SUBWAY® Restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead for participation and times.

– free lunch, Friday, (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Offer good for All  veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required.

- Free entrée. Offer good for veterans and active duty military, on Friday, 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.

Retail Offers

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