Leandrea Voskanian is an Atlanta area blogger and a member of the WSB-TV parent influencer group. She launched the blog site Coupons Are Great in 2008.
Every year, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. Many national chains offer discounts and freebies to our service men and women on this holiday. Many deals require proof of service or a military uniform to be worn.
Veterans Day Freebies – 2015
Applebee's: Veterans and active duty military can pick a dish from Applebee's "Thank You Meal Menu," which include options like a 7 oz. house sirloin, double crunch shrimp, and more.
Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty military can take their pick of five breakfast items at participating Bob Evans restaurants on Veterans Day.
California Pizza Kitchen: – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
Chick-fil-A: Participating restaurants are giving away one of three offers of free food on Wednesday, Nov. 11 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to active or retired military with proof of service.
Cracker Barrel: – Veterans get a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert during lunch and dinner on November 11.
Denny's: Active, inactive and retired military personnel can stop by participating Denny's to build a "grand slam breakfast" from 5 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day.
Dollar General: — Active duty service members, veterans and their family will receive an 11% discount on qualifying purchases on November 11.
Golden Corral: Any individual who has served in the military, past or present, will receive a free meal and drink on November 11.
Great Clips: Great Clips is giving patrons a free haircut card to give to a veteran they know on Nov. 11. The card is redeemable through Dec. 31, 2015.
Home Depot: Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans on November 11…and every day of the year!
Hooters: Hooters invites all active-duty and retired military nationwide to enjoy a free meal as a "thank you" for their service on November 11 from open until close.
IHOP: IHOP restaurants across the country will give free red, white and blue pancakes to veterans and active personnel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 11.
IKEA: If you have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, just bring your military ID to the IKEA Restaurant to receive a FREE meal and beverage. Offer valid Sunday, November 8- Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Krystal: From 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, all active and retired military can receive a free chicken or free sausage biscuit. Additionally, from 11 a.m. to close, everyone can take advantage of $.50 Pups and Corn Pups.
Lowe's: All veterans receive a 10% discount on November 11. The offer is available in stores only.
Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy one of five entree choices at Olive Garden. Family members dining with the service members will receive a 10% discount.
Outback Steakhouse: Free bloomin' onion and a beverage for active and retired military members with a valid military I.D. at participating restaurants on November 11. Receive 15% off your check from Nov. 12 – Dec. 31. Deployed military personnel can get a rain check by registering at Outback.com/Military.
Panera Bread: Free "you pick two" for current and former service members with valid I.D. or uniform.
Publix: Veterans, military personnel, and their families save 10% on groceries on November 11.
Red Lobster: Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu from November 9 through November 12.
Red Robin: Free Red's Tavern double burger and bottomless steak fries for veterans and current service members.
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer for current and former service members at participating locations.
Sizzler: Sizzler offers active duty and veteran military members a free lunch and beverage from a limited menu on November 11 until 4 p.m.
Starbucks: Free traditional tall-brewed coffee for active duty service members, veterans and military spouses.
TGIFridays — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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