Today is Veterans Day - the day we honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving our country during its most difficult chapters. Not surprisingly, we’re all pretty grateful and a number of freebies are available.
TRACTOR SUPPLY: Veterans will receive 15% off today.
STARBUCKS: Active service members and veterans can get a free cup of hot brewed coffee for Veterans Day.
WENDY’S: Active military and veterans get a free small breakfast combo as a thank you. (6:30 – 10:30 AM)
DUNKIN’: Members of the military past and present can grab a free donut today.No purchase required.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS: Get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries if you’re a veteran or active-duty military personnel.Must show proof of service.You can get the meal to-go.
FAMOUS DAVE’S: Veterans get a free Lunch Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich with a side.Dine-in or to-go and online orders.Not valid on call-in orders.
LITTLE CAESARS: Military service members past and present can snag a free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo.That’ll come with four slices of the Detroit-style Deep!Deep!Dish Pizza and a 20-ounce soda.
RED LOBSTER: Veterans, reservists and active-duty members of the military can get a free appetizer or dessert when they show proof of service.
BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: Get a free entrée (up to $14.95) and a Dr. Pepper with proof of military ID.
COTTON PATCH: The chain served more than 10,000 veterans on Veterans Day last year, and expects to do similar numbers this year.Stop in to get a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken if you’re a veteran or active-duty member of the military.
PILOT FLYING J:Veterans get a free breakfast combo any time they choose over the course of a full week. (November 9-15)
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Military service members can get a free Classic Sandwich and Side when they order in-store or online and hit the $10 minimum.Use the code VETFREE
GOLDEN CORRAL: Veterans can snag a card for a free meal and beverage, which can be redeemed anytime from November 1- May 31 during lunch or dinner, Monday through Thursday. Pick it up from November 1 – 30.
LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE: All active-duty and retired military personnel can get a free meal off the American Roadhouse menu. (Veterans Day from 3-6PM)
TWIN PEAKS: Corporate-owned Twin Peaks locations are offering a free meal to Armed Forces members. You can choose between the Chicken Tenders, Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cheeseburger, and The Wedge.
BOB EVANS: Show proof of military service to get a free meal.
SONNY’S BBQ: Vets and current personnel can swing by for a free Pork Sandwich.
BEEF’O’BRADY’S: Veterans are eating free. You get a meal up to $10 in value and no purchase is required.
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: Veterans get honored with a free Chick Special and drink if you've got a military ID to flash.
CHILI’S: Veterans and active-duty personnel get a free entrée.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: The perk for vets at Outback is a free Bloomin' Onion and Coke. Every other day of the year, service members, firefighters, and first responders get 10% off their entire check.
SMOOTHIE KING: Get a free 20-ounce smoothie at any participating location across the country if you’re a veteran or active-duty service member.
CARRABA’S ITALIAN GRILL: All service members and first responders get 10% off their visit on Veterans Day (and every day of the year).
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