Veteran's Day Freebies, Discounts and Deals for our Nation's Military (Active & Retired) - November 11, 2016! #VeteransDay #ThankAVet

Restaurants and businesses are thanking Veterans this year on Veteran's Day - November 11, 2016, with discounts and freebies for everything from drinks, meals and desserts. Before you try to redeem these deals, it's always wise to call ahead and note limitations and restrictions. Some of these deals are reserved for those who have served in the American military and their families, while other promotions are open to everyone.

RESTAURANTS

Applebee's - Free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on 11/11/16. *Participating restaurants only. Entrée selection may vary by location. Proof of military service required. Dine-in only. (Details here).

Bagger Dave's - Free Cheeseburger on 11/11/16 for active-duty military and veterans. Must show proof of service.

Bar Louie - Free App or Entree (up to $12) to military veterans and active-duty service members on 11/11/16. Must provide proof of military service (Details here).

Buffalo Wild Wings - Free 10-12 piece traditional wings and side of fries for all active-duty military and veterans all day on 11/11/16. Must provide proof of service.

Chuck E. Cheese - Free personal pizza to all active duty military and veterans on 11/11/16 - must provide proof of service.

Famous Dave's - Free Two Meat Salute Meal on 11/11/16. Free Two Meat Salute includes choice of one side and a Corn Bread Muffin. Applicable to all current and former military personnel with valid photo identification and proof of military service.

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers - Free burger (up to $6.99) on Sunday, 11/13/16. Offer valid for all veterans and active-duty military - must show proof of service.

Granite City Food & Brewery - Get a free lunch and beverage from 11am-3pm on 11/11/16. Must show proof of service.

IHOP - Free Red, White a Blue Short Stack of Pancakes from 7am-7pm on 11/11/16. Offer available to veterans and active duty military - proof of service required.

Joe's Crab Shack - Free appetizer all day on 11/11/16 for all active-duty military and veterans with purchase of adult entree. Proof of service required.

Logan's Roadhouse - Free meal for all active-duty military and veterans (see menu here) on 11/11/16. Must provide proof of service.

Old Country Buffet - Free buffet and beverage on 11/11/16 for all active-duty military and veterans. Proof of service required.

Red Lobster - Free Appetizer or Dessert for all active-duty military, reserves and veterans. Must provide proof of service. Valid 11/10-11/11/16.

Red Robin - Get a Free Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries! Note: Free Burger does not count as an item for Red Robin Royalty. At participating Red Robin restaurants. Dine­ in only. Valid Friday, 11/11/16, only. Valid for all veterans and active-­duty service members. Proof of service required.

Texas Roadhouse - From 11am-3pm on Friday, November 11, head over to Texas Roadhouse for a free lunch. If you are a veteran or active military personnel, bring your military ID, Veterans Affairs Card, or discharge papers to select a free entree and soft drink/tea from our Veterans Lunch Menu.

MICHIGAN RESIDENTS - Applebee’s, Olga’s Kitchen, MOD Pizza and Del Taco restaurants to offer FREE meals to Veterans and Active Military Personnel on Veterans Day - 11/11/16! Get all the details here for each of the Four Restaurants!

BUSINESSES

Bed, Bath & Beyond - U.S. Military & Veterans - 25% off ENTIRE Purchase In-Store Offer from Thursday, 11/10 to Sunday, 11/13/16! Must show proof of service or duty to get 25% discount off entire purchase.

Emagine Theaters - On November 11th, Emagine theaters will be offering one free movie ticket for any active or veteran military member plus one guest ticket at all of their locations. Offer valid on 11/11/16 at box office only for a maximum of two (2) tickets with military ID. Offer cannot be reserved/redeemed online.

Lowe's - Get a 10% discount for military families. Lowe's established the 10% military discount to support the men and women who are currently serving our country in the armed services1 and to honor retired veterans and VA recipients. This 10% discount is also extended to the immediate family of those who are currently serving, retired veterans or VA recipients. Discount valid through 11/16/16 - must show proof of service.

Veteran's Day Freebies and Discounts 2014

On Tuesday, November 11, restaurants and businesses across the U.S. will be honoring Veterans and active duty personnel with free food, items and discounts. Before claiming your freebies, keep in mind that those wishing to redeem offers at participating restaurants must show proof of their military service at each establishment. Unless otherwise noted, all offers are valid only on November 11. 

RESTAURANTS:

Applebee's: Free entrée as part of its "Thank You Movement." The offer is valid from open to close for dine-in service from a limited menu at participating locations. Beverages and tips are not included.

Bar Louie: On November 10 and 11, veterans and active military personnel get a free meal up to a $12 value.

Bob Evans: Free stacks of all-you-can-eat hotcakes at participating locations.

California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée from its limited pizza, salad and pasta menu. The offer is valid for dine-in customers only.

Carrabba’s: All active and retired veterans get a free appetizer November 8 through 11.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Free All-American burgers with fries. To redeem this offer, guests must purchase a drink valued at $1.99 or more.

Chili’s: Veterans and active military service members get a free entrée from a limited menu on November 11. 

Chuck E. Cheese's: Veterans and active duty military get 20 free tokens from November 9 through November 15.

Coffee Beanery: Veterans and active duty military get a free tall cup of coffee on November 11 at participating locations. 

Cracker Barrel: Veterans get a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert during lunch and dinner on November 11. 

Denny’s: Free "Build Your Own Grand Slam" breakfast at locations nationwide. This offer is valid from 5 a.m. until noon.

Famous Dave's: Free meal consisting of one meat, one corn muffin and one side. The offer does not include dessert, a beverage or an appetizer. Only one "Meat Salute" meal per military member is allowed.

Friendly’s: Free breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfast menu item is a "Big-Two-Do" (choice of eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes or French toast). A complimentary cup of coffee will also be included. Lunch and dinner patrons will receive an All-American burger, fries and either a soda, iced-tea or hot beverage.

Golden Corral: The chain will celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Monday, November 17 by serving free meals at locations nationwide 5 p.m. through 9 p.m.

Hooters: Free entree (up to a $10.99 value, including a drink purchase). Menu items include its famous wings, salads, sandwiches, seafood dishes and more. Veterans who share photos of their visit on social media, using the hashtag #LetFreedomWing, have a chance of being featured on Hooters’ Instagram page.

IHOP: Free red, white and blue pancakes with whipped cream, blueberry and strawberry toppings. Some locations will include eggs, bacon and hash browns with their complimentary meals. This offer is valid from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. only.

Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut of any variety and a free small coffee at participating locations. (Connecticut and casino locations will not be participating.) No purchase is necessary, but customers are required to pay the sales tax. No ID is required.

Lone Star Steakhouse: Free Texas rose, potato skins, spinach and artichoke dip, fried green beans or spicy white queso dish. Only one offer per table allowed. Offer is valid all day for dine-in customers only.

LongHorn Steakhouse: Veterans and current service members receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage from a select menu on November 11.

Max & Erma's: On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.

Olive Garden: Free entrée from a limited menu available all day at each of its nationwide locations.

Outback Steakhouse:  All active and former service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

On the Border: Free create your own combo “choose 2” or “choose 3” meal. This offer is not valid in Nevada. Only a limited number of locations in California will be participating this Veterans Day.

Red Lobster: Through November 13, Veterans, active duty and active serving military, as well as reservists, can receive a free select appetizer. Menu items include dishes such as lobster-crab-and-seafood-stuffed mushrooms, sweet chili shrimp and many more.

Red Robin: Free tavern double burger with bottomless steak fries. This offer is valid for dine-in customers only, and it excludes Red Robin Burger Works restaurants.

Ruby Tuesday: Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.

Spaghetti Warehouse: Dine-in customers can buy one lasagna or original recipe spaghetti and meatballs meal and get one for free. The meal is also served with sourdough bread and your choice of a soup or salad for lunch/dinner. This coupon is needed to redeem this offer.

Starbucks: Free, tall brewed coffee on November 11 to all U.S. military veterans and active duty service members — and their spouses. 

Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch from a limited menu which includes a six-ounce sirloin steak, country-fried chicken, pulled pork and more. A complimentary Coca-Cola product beverage, iced/sweet tea or coffee is also included. This offer is available for dine-in customers only.

TGI Friday’s: Free lunch from a select menu. This offer is only valid from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for dine-in customers at select locations.

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop:  Active duty military and veterans receive a free donut all day long on November 11.

OTHER FREEBIES:

24-Hour Fitness - In observance of Veterans Day, enjoy FREE club access for you and a guest from November 8 to November 11.

Barnes and Noble:  Veterans, active duty military members and their families get a 15% discount on all Barnes and Noble Devices on November 11. In-store only.

Bass Pro Shops:  Active duty and retired military can receive a 10% discount off regularly priced merchandise on November 11.

Bed Bath and Beyond: Veterans, active duty, Reserves, Guard and spouses get 20% off their entire purchase November 8 through 11.

Dollar General:  Active duty service members, veterans and their family get an 11% discount on qualifying purchases on November 11. 

Food Lion:  Active duty, veterans and their families receive a 10% discount on November 11.

Great Clips - Stop in November 11 and get a haircut, and get a free haircut card to give a veteran. Plus, veterans who come in on Veterans Day get a free haircut or a free haircut card to use any time this year.

Harris Teeter: Active duty military personnel and veterans receive 11% off their entire purchase on November 11.

Home Depot:  Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans on Veterans Day November 11. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees. 
 
JCPenney: Veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserves and family members receive an extra 20% off select apparel and 10% off select furniture in stores November 3-15 with coupon.
 
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores:  Past and present service members  and their families receive 20% off their total purchase November 7-11.

Lowe's -- All veterans receive a 10% discount on Veterans Day, November 11. The offer is available in stores only. 

Publix:  Active and retired military personnel and their families get a 10% discount on November 11.

Sears: Active, reserve,  and retired military get 40% off regular priced tools or an extra 10% off sale priced tools from November 2 through 11.

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY - Freebies & Discounts for YOU!

In honor of Veteran’s Day, here are freebies & deals for Active Duty Military & Veterans!

Keep in mind that in many cases, proof of military service is required to snag these deals. I would also recommend that you call ahead to make sure your local restaurants and businesses are participating and to verify their ID requirements.

APPLEBEES
In honor of Veterans Day, November 11, veterans and active duty military can snag a FREE Signature Entree at your local Applebee’s with valid proof of service! This offer is for dine in only and you can choose from a limited menu (go here to check out all the participating entrees)! Proof of service required.

BOB EVANS
Veterans & Active Duty Military Personnel can get FREE all you can eat Hotcakes on Monday, November 11th only, with proof of military service – valid military ID, military organization card, or your uniform.

MAX & ERMAS
On November 11, head to Max & Erma’s where U.S. military members (veterans and active duty members) can score a FREE “Best Cheeseburger in America” combo meal which includes a choice of soup or salad and a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie! Beverages and gratuity not included. Dine in only.

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
Einstein Bros. is paying tribute to America’s veterans this year by offering a FREE Bagel and Shmear to all active, inactive and retired military personnel on Monday, November 11th. Please check with your local store for offer availability and details.

KRISPY KREME
On Veterans Day, November 11th, active duty Military and Veterans can head to a participating Krispy Kreme to snag a doughnut AND coffee completely FREE! Just be sure to bring a valid form of I.D or wear your uniform. Go here and scroll down to see if your closest Krispy Kreme is participating. No purchase necessary. No coupon required. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Valid in store only.

GOLDEN CORRAL
On November 11 only, from 4PM to 9PM, Golden Corral is offering up a  FREE “Thank You” meal for anyone who has served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves). No identification is required for service members. Dine in only.

BAR LOUIE
On Monday, November 11th Bar Louie is offering up a FREE meal (up to a $12 value) to all Veterans and Military Personnel when they show valid military I.D. or other proof of service. Head here to find a location near you.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
On Veterans Day, California Pizza Kitchen is offering up ANY pizza from the menu completely FREE at participating CPK restaurants, excluding Guam, airport, stadium and university locations.(dine-in only). Be sure to show up in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.

OLIVE GARDEN
On Veterans Day, head to your local Olive Garden where they are offering up Veterans and Active Duty Military a FREE meal from the special menu (includes Venetian Apricot Chicken, Sausage & Peppers Rustica and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce) PLUS families dining with the service member get 10% off their meals as well!  All entrees include freshly baked garlic breadsticks and choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad. Yum!

CHILI'S RESTAURANT
On November 11th, Chili’s is offering up a FREE entrée to all Active Duty Military and Veterans! Head on over here to take a look at all the entrees you can choose from. Plus, everybody can dine in at Chili’s on November 11th and they will donate 10% off sales to the Wounded Warrior Project.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
All Military Mates can head to Outback Steakhouse to score a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11th! Be sure to bring a valid form of I.D or proof that you were in the military.

LITTLE CAESAR'S
Little Caesars Pizza is offering all Veterans and Active Duty Military members a FREE order of Crazy Bread with proof of military status.

RED LOBSTER
From November 11th through November 14th, service members can score a FREE appetizer from a list of 10 delicious options, including New! Crispy Fried Green Beans, Lobster-Crab-and-Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms and Sweet Chili Shrimp at your local Red Lobster! Contact your local store to verify participation.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
From November 11th–November 14th, service members receive a complimentary Texas Onion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage at Longhorn Steakhouse.

TGIF
On Veterans Day, Veterans and Active Duty Military can snag a FREE lunch at T.G.I.F from 11AM-2PM at participating T.G.I.F. locations. Beverages are not included and this offer is for dine-in only. Proof of military service is required.

RED ROBIN
In honor of Veterans Day, Red Robin is giving away a FREE Tavern Double burger and fries to all Veterans and Active Duty Military guest who bring in their military ID, proof of service or who are in military uniform on Monday, November 11th.

IKEA
On Veterans Day, 11/11, Veterans and Active Duty Military can snag a FREE meal at IKEA that includes a sandwich, hot dish or entree salad (up to $9.99)! This offer is for dine-in only and please note that Soup, garden salad, beverage or dessert not included.

STARBUCKS
On November 11th, Veterans and Active Duty Military can head to your local Starbucks to score a FREE tall (12 oz) hot coffee for you and your spouse!

CARRABBA'S
From November 9th-11th, Veterans and Active Duty Military can head into Carrabba’s to score a FREE appetizer! Choose from Calamari, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Flatbread and much more! Go here to find a location near you.

AMAZON
Head here to score a FREE Veterans Day Honor MP3 download. You can score 12 FREE songs!

BED BATH & BEYOND
Bed, Bath & Beyond is offering up U.S Military & Veterans 20% off your entire purchase – in-store only form November 9th through November 11th! To score your discount, you just need to show a valid form of military service at time of purchase!

JCPENNEY
JCPenney is offering up a 20% discount to all Veterans and Active Duty Military now through November 11th! Just head on over here to print your 20% off apparel, shoes, accessories and home coupon!

GREAT CLIPS
Great Clips is holding a “Thank a Veteran Free Haircut Card” promotion! Anyone who comes in on Veterans Day, 11/11, will be able to snag one of these cards to give to a Veteran they know. The Veteran will be able to redeem this FREE haircut card between 11/11 and 10/31. Military personnel who come in and visit Great Clips on 11/11 can either snag their FREE haircut that day, or hold onto one of these Free haircut cards and redeem it another day (before 12/31). Limit one card per customer or military member. While supplies last. US Salons only.

COST PLUS WORLD MARKET
Veterans and Active Duty Military can head on into their local Cost Plus World Market on November 11th to score 20% off their purchase! Just show a form of I.D at checkout to get your discount!