Veterans Day 2022 Freebies, Deals and Discounts In DFW

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and in honor of the service members who have so bravely served our country, restaurants and businesses are saying thank you with free meals, discounts and more.

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.

Also, 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

WHERE CAN I FIND VETERANS DAY DEALS IN NORTH TEXAS?

Applebee’s

The popular restaurant chain is offering a free meal to military personnel and veterans from a select menu.

Bar Louie

Veterans and active-duty military get a free craft burger anytime this Veterans Day. Offer valid for dine-in service from open to close on Nov. 11 with valid military ID.

Bed, Bath and Beyond

Active duty members, veterans and their spouses can receive 25% off their entire purchase from now until Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Active military members and veterans who dine in on Nov. 11 will enjoy a complimentary meal from a select menu plus a Dr. Pepper beverage. Options include a bacon cheeseburger, the deep dish ziti, Mediterranean chicken pita tacos and more. Members must present military ID or other proof of service.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar

All Bombshells locations will offer free entrees for veterans on Nov. 11. Other items will be discounted by 20%. Families accompanying veterans and active service members will receive a 20% discount on entrees and other items. Alcoholic beverages are excluded.

Buy Buy Baby

Active members and veterans of our armed forces will receive a one-time 25% off coupon on their entire purchase from Nov. 11-13. To receive the discount, buyers must sign up online.

California Pizza Kitchen

All veterans and active military members are invited to visit California Pizza Kitch and receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and one entree from a special menu.

Additionally from Nov. 7-9, California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of a sale to the Disabled American Veterans program when a guest indicates they are here to support the DAV.

Chili’s

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

Cotton Patch Cafe

All Cotton Patch Cafe restaurants are offering their award-winning chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken free to all veterans and active duty members. 

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is serving a free pulled pork sandwich to every active duty or retired military on Nov. 11. The one per person offer is valid in-store and online or in the app for carryout with the code VETFREE, It cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Must show military ID, DD-214 or veterans card.

Dollar General

Service members and their immediate family members get 20% off their entire purchase from Thursday, Nov.10 to Sunday, Nov.13.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Veterans and active duty military will receive a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card on Veterans Day. Cards can be redeemed through Nov. 30, 2022.

Fruit of the Loom

Active military members and veterans can receive 20% off with ID.me.

GE Appliance Store

Active members and veterans can receive a discount on products through ID.me.

Golden Corral

The restaurant buffet is showing its appreciation for the men and women in uniform with its annual Military Appreciation Night on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, from 5 p.m. to close. Active members and veterans will receive a free “thank you” meal.

HP

Military members can receive discounts of up to 40% off and free shipping with verification through ID.me.

IHOP

The pancake house is offering red, white and blue pancakes to active members and veterans for free from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.

Kohl's

Active and former military personnel, veterans and their families can get 30% off in-store purchases from Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13 with valid military ID.

la Madeleine

La Madeleine is honoring active-duty service members and military veterans with 30% off any purchase all day on Nov. 11. Military ID is required.

Logan's Roadhouse

Logan's Roadhouse is inviting all active and retired service members to enjoy a free meal off its special Veterans Day menu from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 11. Each location will also set up a Missing Man Table to represent those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Main Event

Main Event is offering active and retired military members one classic double cheeseburger and 30 minutes of gameplay at zero cost with a military ID on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Year-round military members receive a 10% discount on food, beverage and activities as well as bowling shoes with proper identification.

Office Depot and Office Max

Military members will receive 20% off regularly priced purchases in-store. Valid military ID must be presented.

Outback Steakhouse

All military veterans and active members receive 10% off their entire check every day with a valid ID.

Pilot Flying J

From Nov. 11-13, 2022, service members and their families verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will receive a free meal credit valued up to $12 at more than 750 participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network travel centers. This year it will be a rolling balance available during Veterans Day weekend.

Pluckers

The chicken wing establishment is offering a free entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage for military veterans and active members who present a valid ID.

Rack Room Shoes

Rack Room Shows is offering a 20% discount to anyone with a military ID. It's the same discount offered on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban is offering 15% off for military members through ID.me

Red Lobster

Red Lobster is thanking veterans and active service members with a free order of Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, fries and coleslaw from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. The offer is available for dine-in and to-go orders and guests must present a valid military ID or proof of service.

Six Flags Over Texas

Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel will receive complimentary Six Flags Over Texas park admission, meal, drinks and more when they present a valid military ID on Nov. 12 and 13, 2022. there will be a U.S. Air Force flyover at 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 11 a.m. on Nov. 13 as well as fireworks at park closing on Nov. 12.

Sport Clips

Participating locally-owned Sport Clips Haircuts franchises will recognize Veterans Day on Friday and will offer free haircuts to members and veterans with valid military ID -- call your local store to check participation. For paying customers participating Sport Clips will donate $2 per haircare service to support Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarships for service members and veterans.

Starbucks

On Friday, Nov. 11, Starbucks will offer free coffee, hot or iced, to veterans and active members. Additionally, the chain is also donating $200,000 to two veteran-focused nonprofits, Team, Red White & Blue, a veteran health and wellness group and Team Rubicon, an organization that uses military veterans’ expertise to provide disaster relief.

Target

Military members, veterans and family members can save 10% on two purchases through Target’s Circle program. Members must verify their military status and apply the offer before checking out.

Tractor Supply

Active and former military members and their dependents can receive a 15% discount in stores on Nov. 11. You must present valid military ID or proof of service to be eligible.

Under Armour

Under Armour offers 20% off all purchases for active members, veterans, military spouses and family members that are verified through ID.me. Discounts cannot be combined.

Walgreens

Walgreens is offering 20% off eligible regular-price items with a myWalgreens membership on Nov. 11 through 14. This offer is valid for in-store purchases only and you will have to provide proof of service.