2013
Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts
Two notes before jumping in:
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Proof of Military Service. First,
most companies require some form of 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, or go by the honor
system.
Participation. Second,
always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation.
Applebee’s – free meal, Nov.
11: 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 Veteran’s Day,
Nov. 11, 2013. There will be 7 entrées to choose from,
beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required.
Find locations at http://applebees.com/.
Bar Louie, Free meal on
Veterans Day (2013). 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. See FaceBook page for more info.
BJs
Restaurant and Brewhouse, Nov. 11th (2013). Complimentary
lunch entree or a one topping mini pizza for dinner. Offer valid to all active
duty military and veterans, with proof of service. More info.
Champps Americana (2013). We’re
celebrating our Veterans with an All American Meal! All Veterans and Active
Military will receive a free burger on November 11th! Proof of service
required. Offer not valid for the Pepperjack Bacon Stack Burger or Kobe Burger.
Dine in only, valid at participating locations. Find a location near you.
Chili’s – free meal, Friday,
Nov. 11 (2013). Chili’s
is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6
meals. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on November 11, 2013 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. 11. 2013 (2013). Free
Grand Slam breakfast to any veteran from. Participating markets include select
diners in Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Indiana, Colorado and
Washington, DC (from 6:00am – 2:00pm), as well as the following New York
locations: Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo areas (from 6:00am – 10:00pm). Call
ahead to verify, and check with your local Denny’s if you live in another area. Source.
Fox & Hound and Bailey’s
Sports Bar (2013).Veterans
and Active Duty Military will receive a free item from the 7 under $7 menu.
Active military ID, retiree card, or other proof of service required. Visit
site for location information.
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ies are franchises and may have
different policies. We will do our best to keep this page updated as we find
new info.
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Golden Corral – Free meal,
Monday Nov. 11: The
13th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday,
November 11, 2013 from 4 pm to 9 pm 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. For more information visithttp://www.goldencorral.com/military/.
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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!
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Famous Dave’s – Nov. 11th (2013). Free
or discounted meals on Veterans Day. Offer varies by location, please check the Famous Dave’s Veteran’s Day page or
call your local restaurant for more information.
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Hooters – Free Meal, Nov. 11 (2013). 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.
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Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut (2013). Available
only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty,
retirees & veterans on November 11th. Be sure to call ahead to verify your
local Krispy Kreme is participating.
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Little Caesars® Pizza (2013). 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. Find a location near you.
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McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner,
Nov 11, 2013 (2013):McCormick
& Schmick’s is celebrating their 13th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event
on Sunday, November 13th. 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.
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Outback Steakhouse – A week of
Free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes Nov. 11(2013). 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 who
have one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services
Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card
(i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For
more information, visit, http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx.
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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.
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Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 11, 2013 (2013).
Buy one get one free, 6 oz. Steak Entree with the purchase of a second one.
Valid with proof of military service. More info.
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Spaghetti Warehouse Once in a Lifetime Veteran’s Day Celebration (2013). In
honor of US military veterans and the unique once in a lifetime date: 11-11-11,
Spaghetti Warehouse is offering lasagne or any original recipe spaghetti entree
for only $0.11, with the purchase of a lasagne or any original recipe spaghetti
entree at regular price. This offer is open to everyone, not just veterans.
Download the coupon at their website.
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Subway – Free Six Inch Sub,
November 11, 2013(2013). 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, 2013 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.
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Texas Roadhouse – free lunch,
Nov. 11 (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) (2013). 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.
See the Texas
Roadhouse Veterans Day page for
more information.
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T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get
one free Nov 11 (2013).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.
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The Olive Garden, Free entrée (2013). Offer
good for veterans and active duty military, 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.
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Twin Peaks, Nov. 11 (2013). Free
entrée for service men and women (up to $10). Good for veterans and active
service personnel with valid ID or proof of service. Dine in only; gratuity not
included. Find a location near you.
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Uno Chicago Grill, Nov. 11 (2013). Veteran’s
Day Discount: 19.43% discount on their food and non-alcoholic beverage
beverages purchases from11/7 through 11/11. Why 19.43%, do you ask? That is the
year UNO invented deep dish pizza. Offer good for all military for veterans and
active duty military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if
your service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in
uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service
Home Depot and Lowe’s Military Coupon Updates
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 alsofind 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. 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
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 2013, 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
Nov. 11 . 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. 11-13.
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 Veteran’s Day weekend – November 11, 2013. 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 11-13. Free admission for everyone. See events calendar.
Knotts Berry Farm Military
Tribute Days – Free Admission. 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 – 24 November (Thanksgiving Day).
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 $17 each. More info.
Pro Football Hall of Fame –
Free Admission. Annual
Veterans Day Salute, November 07, 2013, 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.
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). November
7-13: Free admission to the theatre, Observation Floor, and the special exhibit
to all veterans and their families. More info.
Veteran’s Day Discounts – Retail Stores & More
Here are some additional Veteran’s
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.
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Amazon.com – Free MP3
album download“Veterans Day Honor” This
free downloadable album includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands
and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces. Visit Amazon now through Veteran’s Day
to download the album for free(album
will be full price again starting Nov. 11).
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Big Lots – 10% off your
entire purchase with valid military ID. more info.
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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.
10-11. Discount varies from 5% to 20%, depending on the item.
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Dollar General. 10%
discount on entire purchase on Veteran’s 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.
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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.
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Free Car wash. Thousands
of car washes around the country are offering vets a free car wash on Veterans
Day. Find a list at Grace for Veterans, which helped veterans receive
101,537 FREE Washes on Veterans Day in 2010.
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Jos. A. Bank Specials: Veterans
Day Sale- 1 Day Only! All Suits On Sale- 2nd for $47 Mix ‘n Match. 40% Off All
Dress Shirts, Sportshirts, Ties & Sportswear. Free Shipping on Orders
$195+. Valid: November 11. JoS. A. Bank Veterans Day Sale Orders.
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Seven-Eleven
– Free small Slurpee on 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.
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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.
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Sport Clips – Veterans Day
National cut-a-thon and Help A Heroprogram. Sport
Clips is the official haircutter of the VFW and will donate $1 from every
haircut during the National Cut-a-Thon to VFW’s Operation Uplink,
which provides free phone time to active-duty military personnel and
hospitalized veterans. Sports Clips stores also offer a offer a Heroes discount
which includes active and retired military. Find a location near you.
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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.
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Tim Hortons –
all US locations are offering a free donut to all veterans (check out the Star
Spangled donut!).
More offers available to everyone
(not just military and veterans):These offers are available to
anyone and require signing up for a new account.
Free Hugo® Canes for Veterans.
Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000
Hugo® canes free of charge on November 9th, 10th, 11th, 2013 to U.S. military
veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while
supplies last. Sam’s Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military
service may be required. For more information, visit HugoSalutes.com.