2013 Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts

Two notes before jumping in:

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.

Participating restaurants

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.

ies are franchises and may have different policies. We will do our best to keep this

page updated as we find new info.

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

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!

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.

See more Military Discounts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Update: Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday.

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 instock

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

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.

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).

Big Lots – 10% off your entire purchase with valid military ID. more info.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

K-Mart. Exclusive Early Veterans Day Sale – Nov. 10th! EXTRA 5-10% off Almost

Everything with coupon code VETERANSDAY. Friday & Saturday Specials +

EXTRA 5-15% off & FREE Shipping orders of $49 with coupon code HOLIDAY.

Netflix: Netflix – One Month Free Trial.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tim Hortons – all US locations are offering a free donut to all veterans (check out

the Star Spangled donut!).

$100 for opening new Chase Freedom VISA.

More offers available to everyone (not just military and veterans):These

offers are available to anyone and require signing up for a new account.

2 Free Airline Tickets: Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit

Card

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.

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