With Veterans Day upon us, businesses nationwide are gearing up to show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served in the military. This year, a variety of restaurants and businesses are offering special discounts and freebies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. In this guide, we've compiled a list of some of the best deals available on Veterans Day, ensuring a day of honor and gratitude for our heroes.
If you are venturing out to any of these restaurants, make sure you have your military ID or other proof of service with you to avoid any hassles.
BJ’s Restaurants: Veterans and active-duty can indulge in a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie if they are dining in on November 11th. There is a minimum purchase of $11.95 to get the free desert. Also, if you spend a minimum of $14.95, they will give veterans and active-duty personell a free appetizer coupon which can be redeemed between 11/12/23 and 12/31/23.
Chicken Salad Chick: Offering a free meal to veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID on November 11. Chicken Salad Chick stands as a delicious option with over 250 locations.
Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty can score a free select meal at participating Chili's restaurants on Veterans Day when they dine in. It may be wise before heading there to make sure your Chili's is participating (they should be).
Denny’s: On the day before Veterans Day, November 10, Denny's is giving free Original Grand Slam breakfasts to active-duty and veterans who can show a valid military ID or DD 214 document. The offer is valid from 5 a.m. to noon.
Miller’s Ale House: Offering 50% off any entree on November 11 to individuals with a valid military ID or veteran ID card. Miller’s Ale House presents a fantastic option for a casual and enjoyable meal.
Outback Steakhouse: Veterans and active-duty military personnel, along with their spouses, can enjoy a free Outback Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage by purchasing an adult entree on November 11. Additionally, all veterans and active-duty military members visiting on November 11 will receive a $10 credit for future use.
Sizzler: Participating Sizzler locations offer a complementary lunch (until 4 p.m.) to veterans and active-duty military members on November 11 with a valid ID, including enticing entree choices. It is important to not that this offer is NOT available in Puerto Rico, Idaho, or Utah.
Caribou Coffee: All veterans, active military members, and their spouses can enjoy a free small coffee on November 11 by showing a valid military ID at any of Caribou Coffee's 480+ locations throughout the U.S.
Peet’s Coffee: They are giving all veterans and active-duty servicemembers a complimentary small drip coffee or tea on November 11th at participating Peet’s retail coffee bar locations.
Smoothie King: Veterans and active-duty military can indulge in a free 20-ounce smoothie on Veterans Day. Make sure you bring with you a valid military ID, and confirm your local Smoothie Kind is participating in the offer.
Playa Bowls: Veterans can enjoy a complementary smoothie bowl on Veterans Day with a military ID at participating Playa Bowls locations.
Other Veterans Day Discounts:
Goodyear Auto Service Centers and Just Tires Retail Stores: From November 10th through November 14th, swing by and claim a free car care check and discounts. For more information on what is included visit their site directly here.
This Veterans Day, businesses across the nation are expressing gratitude to our veterans and active-duty military personnel through a range of exclusive deals. From delightful meals to complimentary drinks and discounts on car care, these offerings are a small token of appreciation for the immense sacrifices made by our heroes. Let's join in the celebration and honor our veterans in a meaningful way.
h/t Forbes Advisor