Businesses nationwide are honoring service members this Veterans Day, November 11, with free meals, special offers, and discounts for veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families.
Free Meals and Dining Offers
Several restaurants are giving back to those who served with free meals or special menu items:
Applebee’s – Free entrée from a Veterans Day menu for dine-in guests with military ID.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® and a future appetizer offer.
Chili’s – Complimentary meal from select menu items for dine-in guests.
Denny’s – Free Original Grand Slam® breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon.
Buffalo Wild Wings – 10 free boneless wings and fries for dine-in or takeout.
Olive Garden – Free entrée with soup or salad and breadsticks.
Texas Roadhouse – Free meal vouchers for veterans and active-duty military, redeemable through May 2026.
IHOP – Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo for dine-in guests.
Starbucks – Free tall brewed coffee for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
Retail and Grocery Discounts
Veterans can also enjoy savings beyond dining:
Target – 10% off for military members and families through Nov. 11.
Walgreens & Duane Reade – 20% off Nov. 8–11 with military ID and myWalgreens account.
Publix – 10% grocery discount for veterans and active-duty personnel on Nov. 11.
Great Clips – Free haircut or a free haircut card to give to a veteran.
Winn-Dixie – 11% off in-store purchases for veterans and active-duty military.
Tips for Veterans Day Deals
Bring proof of service (military or VA ID).
Check participating locations.
Confirm offer times before visiting.
Source: https://www.livenowfox.com/news/veterans-day-2025-deals-where-veterans-can-get-free-meals-discounts
