With Veterans Day just around the corner, popular restaurants have announced impressive discounts for former and active military personnel.
Monday’s holiday commemorates the end of World War I, even though the war technically ended on June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
But fighting stopped about seven months earlier when a ‘cessation of hostilities’ between the Allies and Germany was put into motion on the ‘eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,’ according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
‘Veterans Day: a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,’ the VA wrote.
More than 80 national businesses are expressing their gratitude for that sacrifice, USA Today reported. All veterans or active soldiers need is a form of military identification to take advantage of the savings.
Starbucks
Starbucks is one of the over 80 national chains offering significant savings to military members on Veterans Day
The fan-favorite coffee chain is offering veterans, active military and military spouses a free coffee on Veterans Day.
This deal applies to a tall 12-ounce hot or iced coffee at participating locations – just as their brand new holiday cup designs were released.
Cold brews are not included.
Starbucks is also giving back on a greater level by donating $200,000 to veterans’ organizations Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project.
CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project Walt Piatt wrote in a statement: ‘We are proud to partner with Starbucks this Veterans Day to honor our nation’s heroes and ensure they’re connected with each other and their communities.
‘Supporters like Starbucks help us keep the promise to always be there for those who bravely served, including their families and caregivers.’
Applebee’s
Veterans and military personnel can get a free meal on Monday
Applebee’s is offering a free meal from the American-staple’s Veterans Day Menu to veterans and current military, as well as members of the reserves and National Guard.
‘At Applebee’s, Veterans Day is one of our favorite days of the year,’ Applebee’s president Tony Moralejo said in a press release.
‘We’re honored to welcome our nation’s heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice with a complimentary entrée as a small token of appreciation. Thank you to all who are serving and all who have served.’
The special menu includes seven popular options: Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Oriental Chicken Salad, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger and Six-Ounce Top Sirloin.
Those dining-in will receive a $5 gift card to apply to any dine-in or to-go order within three weeks.
According to the chain, Applebee’s has served more than 11.7 million service members over the past 17 years.
Chipotle
while ordering through Grubhub+, Chipotle orders for military members can reap the benefits of a buy one, get one discount
Chipotle-loving veterans and service members can buy their favorite meals with a buy one, get one half-off discount on Grubhub+.
For orders $20 or more, Grubhub+ is offering $7 off.
But this is not just a one day deal – the savings are lasting until November 17.
People with Grubhub+ memberships also get $0 delivery fees on regular orders and minimized service fees.
Orders must be places through Grubhub+, as Chipotle individually is not offering an military-specific savings this year.
Other deals
Another Broken Egg Cafe will give military members and veterans a free serving of Patriot French Toast, which is garnished with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. Eligible diners will also get free coffee.
Veterans and active military can receive a free 2-2-2 Breakfast, including two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon, at Bakers Square.
At Bar Louie, military can get a free burger or an Impossible burger for just $4 on Sunday and Monday.
Beef O’ Brady’s has a BYOB – build your own burger – deal that comes with fries at participating locations.
From 11pm to 3pm on Monday, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is giving away a five-ounce BD’s All American Burger with cheese and a side, along with a 16-ounce drink to wash it all down.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is giving military a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie and a bounce-back coupon that is valid until December 31.
Black Rifle Coffee started giving veterans free 16-ounce coffees on Friday. They can also get 25 percent off on merchandise and 40 percent off online purchases. The deals will last until Monday.
Broken Yolk Cafe is offering breakfast-loving military members a free short stack of pancakes.
Buffalo’s Cafe is offering a 25 percent discount off meals at participating locations.
While ordering from the prix fix menu, military members can get a complimentary meal and a drink. Those dining in will receive a buy One Get One coupon for any pasta, pizza or salad that lasts until November 25.
Coffee chain Dunkin is offering up a free donut for in-store purchases on Veterans Day
Casey’s is offering a refreshing fountain drink or coffee to veterans throughout the day.
Chicken Salad Chick will hand out members in uniform – or with ID – a free Chick Meal and a drink.
Cici’s Pizza announced that former or active military will have access to the Adult Buffet for free.
The Sunrise Pancake Special will be free for veterans and current service members at every Cracker Barrel in the US for dine-in guests.
Eligible military and veterans can eat and play for a slashed cost at Dave & Busters. They can get a free meal, worth up to $20, and a $10 power card to play arcade games with.
Dunkin’ is offering free donuts, but the deal does not apply to mobile orders.
Eddie Merlot’s is giving veterans and military members a free burger with fries.
Veterans can get a free lunch at Famous Dave’s, specifically a Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and a side.
Farmers Boys will offer up free Big Cheese burgers.
Fazoli’s will give military and veterans a complimentary spaghetti meal with marinara sauce or meat sauce.
Military and veterans can enjoy a free combo meal including a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink at Firehouse Subs.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be gifting free meal cards for a combo meals.
Military members dining at Hooters are eligible for a free meal after they buy a drink
Seemingly the most popular give-away item, Friendly’s is offering military personnel a free All American Burger with cheese and a drink on Monday from 11am to 5pm.
From 4pm until closing, Golden Corral is opening its buffets to military members for free. Eligible diners can get a drink as well.
A free Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo will be offered at Good times Burgers & Frozen Custard from 11am to 3pm.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is dishing out a 25 percent discount to active military, veterans and retirees.
Happy Joe’s is promoting its plans to give out free lunches – smorgasbords or two-topping pizzas – and drinks.
The Hooters family is showing their patriotism by offering retired and current military members who buy themselves a drink a free meal from the special Veterans Day Menu.
A free MVP Breakfast Platter is being offered at Huddle House.
Select entrees will be complimentary at Hurricane Grill & Wings.
Veterans and active-servers with a sweet tooth can redeem their free Deluxe cookie from Insomnia Cookies after a $5 purchase.
IHOP is serving up patriotic pancakes on Veterans Day
From 7am to 7pm, IHOP will serve free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combos for dine-in meals only.
Johnny Rockets will serve up Single Burgers for free with any drink purchase.
Kona Grill has already started with their military savings, offering veterans and military 50 percent off all weekend, ending on Monday.
Lazy Dog Restaurants will give military free meals, as well as extend its Weekend Brunch to Monday.
Lion’s Choice is offering a free roast beef sandwich.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will give veterans and active military free a Freedom Rings Burger after they buy a drink or fries.
Free Garlic Sticks are up for grabs for any eligible pizza-lover who spends $25 at Mountain Mike’s Pizza.
Perkins American Food Co. is offering veterans and military personnel a Great American Trio Meal.
Raising Canes is giving military personnel and their families a 10 percent discount on their meals
Pollo Campero is giving any in-store military diners 50 percent off their meal.
Qdoba has a similar offering, with 50 percent off any full-sized entree while eating at the restaurant.
Raising Cane’s extended the offer to active or nonactive military, firemen, police officers, EMTs and their spouses 10 percent off their meals if they mention the Hero Discount Program at the register.
Red Lobster is sharing a free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips meal with those who served the country.
Sonic Drive-In is handing out half-priced shakes to all of its customers.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is offering a free Sullivan’s Signature Angus Burger with Fries to past and current military members.
Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal or a voucher to military members and veterans
Texas Roadhouse is giving military members the option between dining-in for a free meals or accepting a meal voucher from 11am to 2pm.
Tim Hortons has a similar offer to Dunkin, giving away a free donut in stores.
Twin Peaks will serve up free lunches from 11am to 3pm.
Whataburger will give out free hot or iced 16-ounce coffees to veterans and active-military.
Those who served in the military – or still are serving – can enjoy Yogurtland’s frozen yogurt at 15 percent off at participating locations.
