eteran’s Day is Sat., Nov 11 and whether a family-owned business, franchise or corporate-owned company, retailers want to honor those who’ve served their country with free stuff.
This list is not comprehensive and released by the Department of Veterans Affairs so that veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all the resources available to them.
Please be aware that if you’re taking advantage of these promotions, you must show proof of service, which includes: Uniformed Services ID card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LED) or veterans organization card.
Offers are subject to change and may not be available at all locations.
Veterans Day meal offers
Keel Farms
5202 Thonotosassa Rd.,
Keels Farms is showing appreciation for U.S. Veteran and Active-Duty military on Veteran’s Day by offering a complimentary lunch meal from a specially prepared menu and beverage (a glass of Keel and Curley Wine or Keel Farms Agrarian Ale or Cider) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. This offer is valid for dine-in only and not valid with other coupons or discounts. For dining reservations, please visit exploretock.com/keel-farms.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
Veterans eat free on Veterans Day with purchase of equal or greater value up to $12. Not valid with any other offer, discount, promotion or purchase of gift cards. One offer per person, per visit.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A offers a free chicken sandwich for all active-duty personnel and veterans at participating franchises.
Chili’s
All veterans and active military members can choose an entree on Veterans Day from a select list of menu items at participating restaurants. Cannot be combined with other offers. Available in-restaurant only; beverages and gratuity not included.
Circle K
All Circle K locations that serve coffee will be thanking veterans with a free medium coffee.
Denny’s
Denny’s is offering a free Original Grand Slam breakfast to veterans and active military members on Fri., Nov. 10 from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only.
Dunkin’
All retired and active military get a free donut on Veteran’s Day at participating locations.
Fazoli’s
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free regular spaghetti with meat or marinara on Veteran’s Day. Visit Fazoli’s website for participating locations.
Ihop
On Veteran’s Day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., red, white and blueberry pancakes are on the house for veterans and active-duty military.
Outback Steakhouse
All military veterans and service members receive 10 percent off their entire check (excluding alcohol, online orders and taxes) all day, every day with its “HEROES discount.” On Veteran’s Day, the restaurant is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product (or 16 oz. Domestic draft-one beverage for military personnel and one for their spouse) when they purchase an adult entree.
Publix
As a show of gratitude, all veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to save 10 percent on groceries on Veteran’s Day. This offer excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps and money services.
Starbucks
This Veterans Day the coffee chain is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses.
Wendy’s
Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo at participating locations from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Veteran’s Day.
Zaxby’s
Select Zaxby’s locations are celebrating Veteran’s Day with a deal for reward members. On Veteran’s Day, the franchise is offering a free Signature Sandwich or the Spicy Signature Sandwich for members ordering on the app or website.