Veteran's Day

Veterans Day 2021 Freebies, Deals and Discounts

In appreciation of Veterans Day, businesses will honor active-duty and veterans with all sorts of deals

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Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and in honor of the service members that have so bravely served our country, restaurants and businesses nationwide are showing their gratitude with an array of free meals, discounts and other well-deserved perks.

Most discounts will require proof of a military ID. Some businesses allow uniform dress as a form of identification. VA cards and veteran organization membership cards are also valid at some businesses as proof of service.

Since Veterans Day 2020, military veterans and gold star families started getting lifetime free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Check out all the deals below:

III Forks:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $50 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. An empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

54th Street:

Veterans and active duty eat free on Veterans Day up to $14. Offer valid Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 only.

Applebee's:

The restaurant chain is welcoming all active-duty and veteran military members to visit their local Applebee's to enjoy a complimentary entree from a selection of items.

Aspen Creek Grill:

Active-duty military and veterans can receive a complimentary meal from open until 6 p.m. from a special menu of pulled pork, Aspen Hawaiian chicken or a classic cheeseburger. On Nov. 11 an empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

Bed Bath & Beyond:

Veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses can get 25% off their entire in-store purchase on Nov. 11.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse:

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse will be celebrating the country's veterans and active-duty members with a free meal from their special menu of items and a free Dr Pepper beverage.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar:

Veterans eat free at any of Bombshells locations in Texas (Dallas, Austin or Houston). There is also a 20% discount for active duty service members and accompanying families of veterans or active service members.

Brick House Tavern + Tap:

Free meal for all veterans and active military members on November 11th. Brick House will also hand out a $5 bonus card to all veterans and active military members that can be used from 11/12/2021 through 12/31/2021. The free meal has a value of $15.

Buffalo Wild Wings:

All past and present armed services members can get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on Nov. 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout (online ordering excluded).

Buy Buy Baby:

Service members and veterans get 25% off their entire purchase from Nov. 11 through Nov. 13.

California Pizza Kitchen:

California Pizza Kitchen is honoring veterans and active-duty military with a complimentary meal on Nov. 11. CPK’s Veteran's Day menu includes a choice of one entrée (pizza, pasta and salads are all available) and a beverage.

Cantina Loredo:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $20 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. An empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

Ceasars:

Caesars Rewards is offering up to 35% off for veterans and active-duty military who book through 2022 on Caesars.com from Nov. 4 to Nov. 14.

Chili's Grill & Bar:

Chili's is offering service members a free meal for in-restaurant dining only from a selected menu on Nov. 11.

Cici's Pizza:

Free adult buffet for veterans and active-duty personnel with military ID and coupon available here. The offer is for dine-in only and does not include a drink.

Cotton Patch Cafe:

All veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free chicken fried steak or chicken entree free on Nov.11 for dine-in only.

Cracker Barrel:

Veterans can get a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on Thursday with a purchase in-store or online. For online orders, use promo code VETSDAY21. Nov. 2-15 Cracker Barrel is also offering 25% off Everyday Military Apparel for Military Appreciation month for in-store and online purchases.

Denny's:

Veterans can enjoy a free "Build your Own Grand Slam" from 5 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 11.

Dickey's BBQ Pit:

Veterans can get a free pulled pork classic sandwich at participating locations for every active duty or former military on Nov. 11. Valid In-store, and Online/ App for Carryout, with Code VETFREE​.

Dollar General:

Service members and their family members get 20% off the total purchase in-store or online on Nov. 11-14.

Dunkin':

Veterans and active-duty military service members will receive a free donut of choice at participating locations.

Einstein Bros. Bagels:

Veterans can get a free hot or iced coffee of any size with purchase. License stores inside colleges, hospitals, airports and hotels are excluded.

El Chico:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $20 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. An empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

Fish City Grill:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $20.99 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The offer is available for dine-in and to-go orders.

Fox & Hound Bar + Grill:

All veterans and active military members can have a free meal on Nov. 11. Fox & Hound will also hand out a $5 bonus card to all veterans and active military members that can be used from 11/12/2021 through 12/31/2021. The free meal has a value of $15.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers:

Veterans and active-duty military will receive a meal card for a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo when they visit on Thursday. The cards are good through Nov. 30 and "no purchase is necessary to receive this special offer."

Freebirds World Burrito:

Free chips and dip at all 55 locations. Choose between guacamole, salsa or Freebirds’ legendary Queso Blanco!

Fruit of the Loom:

As part of their Heroes program, military receive 20% off every day with ID.me. For Veteran's Day, the discount will increase to 30% off.

GE Appliance Store:

Active military and veterans will receive an extra 10% with verification through ID.me.

Golden Corral:

Military Appreciation Night will be Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to close, Golden Corral will offer a free meal to all active-duty members and veterans who are dining in.

Half Shells:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $20.99 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The offer is available for dine-in and to-go orders.

Hooters:

On Nov. 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ most popular entrées including: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hooters Burger, and 10-Piece Boneless Wings.

HP:

For Veterans Day, HP is offering 25% off HyperX for military with ID.me verification.

Hunter Fan:

The ceiling fan manufacturer offers 15% off for military year-round but will offer 20% off this Veteran's Day.

IHOP:

Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White & Blueberry pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11. Available for dine-in only, you can RSVP on IHOP's Facebook page.

iRobot:

The maker of Roomba robot vacuums is offering 20% off for military on select robots with ID.me verification.

Joe's Crab Shack:

On Nov. 11, all veterans and active military members can receive a free meal. Joe’s Crab Shack will also hand out a $5 bonus card to all veterans and active military members that can be used from 11/12/2021 through 12/31/2021. The free meal has a value of $15.

Kohl's:

Kohl’s is doubling its Military Monday discount of 15% to offer all active and former military personnel, veterans and their families 30% off purchases from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11.

Krispy Kreme:

Veterans can get a free doughnut and a free small brewed coffee, iced or hot on Nov. 11. Limit one in shops and the drive-thru.

Lenovo:

If you're in the market for a new PC or tablet, military get 10% off sitewide through Nov. 14.

Little Caesars Pizza:

Veterans and active military members can receive a free Lunch Combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style DEEP!DEEP! Dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Logan's Roadhouse:

All active duty military personnel and veterans are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American Roadhouse menu in honor of Veterans Day. This offer is available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at all Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.

Luckys:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $20 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. An empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

Luna Grill:

Luna Grill offers 10% off their entire purchase for all veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11 and ever day. The offer is valid for dine-in and to-go orders, but not online orders. Phone-in to-go orders can give 10% off if a valid military ID is shown at pick up.

Luuf Beds:

Luuf Beds is made in the USA with certified safe components. They offer 45% off to military through ID.me verification.

Menchie's:

The first six ounces of frozen yogurt are free for all veterans on Nov. 11.

O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar:

In addition to a year-round 10% military discount, current and former military members can get a free entree on Nov. 11 from a special menu of fan favorites. The restaurant has also started at Give $5 Get $5 campaign, you get $5 off your online order when you donate $5 to the Folded Flag Foundation.

Office Depot:

All active-duty military and veterans get 20% off in-store purchases through Dec. 12, 2021. This coupon and military ID required.

Olive Garden:

Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from a select menu on Nov. 11, breadsticks and a choice of soup or house salad is included. The offer is only good for dining in.

On the Border:

All active military and veterans can enjoy a free Pick 2 Combo, valid for dine-in only and only on Nov. 11.

Outback Steakhouse:

Veterans can enjoy a free Bloomin' Onion and Coca-Cola beverage on Veterans Day. Outback Steakhouse will also be offering 10% off to all service members, nurses, doctors, medical staff, police officers and firefighters with valid ID.

Randolph USA:

Randolph USA has supplied eyewear to the US military for over 40 years. As a ‘thank you’ for your service, they offer 20% off any order. Special edition military frames will be 25% off through Nov. 11.

Ray Ban:

Now through Veteran's Day, Ray Ban sunglasses is offering 20% off for US military.

Red Lobster:

Veterans, active-duty military and reservists can get a free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 11 from their select Veterans Day menu.

Red Robin:

All veterans and active-duty military members will receive a free Tavern burger served with Bottomless Steak Fries at participating restaurants nationwide. The one-time offer is valid Monday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 14 for dine-in or to-go. In order to take advantage of the offer, active or former military and veterans must register for Red Robin’s Royalty Program.

Silver Fox:

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free entrée up to $45 in value on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. An empty table will be set to remember the fallen who never returned home.

Spoonflower:

As a show of gratitude to military, the fabric, wallpaper and home decor company Spoonflower is happy to extend a 15% discount on all orders with verification through ID.me.

Stanley:

Now through Nov. 26, military can take up to 40% off sitewide.

Starbucks:

Veterans, military service members and military spouses get a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee at participating stores on Nov. 11. And for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold that day, Starbucks is donating 25 cents to be divided evenly between Headstrong and Team Red, White & Blue to support the mental health of military communities.

Target:

Veterans, active-duty military members and their families can get 10% off in-store or online orders. The Military Appreciation Discount runs through Nov. 13 and can be used on two separate transactions. Customers must first register at www.target.com/circle/military to confirm eligibility.

Texas Roadhouse:

Dinner vouchers will be handed out at restaurant parking lots on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans and active duty military can redeem their dinner vouchers for dinner through May 30, 2022.

Thirsty Lion:

On Nov. 11, all veterans eat free with valid military ID.

Torchy's Tacos:

Veterans and active U.S. military are invited to enjoy a complimentary taco and fountain drink or iced tea, the offer is good for dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in-person, not valid for online or delivery orders and it cannot be combined with other offers.

Under Armour:

Service members and their families are eligible for 40% off all purchases at UnderArmour.com, Under Armour stores and Under Armour Factory House between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11.

Wendy's:

In honor of Veterans Day, Wendy’s is thanking those who have served or are currently serving with a free breakfast combo offer from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. Offer good for the Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit or crowd favorite Breakfast Baconator® combo.

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