All offers apply on Veterans Day, November 11, unless otherwise noted. Availability may vary by location.
Applebee’s – Free entrée from the Veterans Day menu plus a $5 bounce-back card.
Bonefish Grill – Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Free 10 boneless wings and fries (dine-in only).
Dad Bod Dive Bar – Veterans Celebration on November 9; service members receive 15% off food and drinks.
Dirty Myrtle – 50-cent wings for military and veterans.
Chick-fil-A – Offers vary by location; verify with your local restaurant.
Chicken Salad Chick – Free Chick Meal (choice of scoop or sandwich, one side, and a drink).
Chili’s – Free dine-in meal from the Veterans Day menu.
Cicis Pizza – Free adult buffet (dine-in only).
Circle K – Free medium coffee.
Culver’s – Free one-scoop sundae; portion of sales donated to Hero Expeditions.
Cracker Barrel – Free Sunrise Pancake Special and 25% off select veteran-themed gifts through Veterans Day.
Dairy Queen – Free medium Blizzard at participating locations.
Denny’s – Free Original Grand Slam (5 a.m. to noon).
Dunkin’ – Free donut for active-duty and retired military.
Freddy’s – Free Combo Meal card (pick up on Veterans Day, redeem by December 31).
Golden Corral – Free “Thank You” Dinner (4 p.m. to close).
Hooters – Free entrée from select menu with purchase of a drink.
IHOP – Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo.
Krispy Kreme – Free donut plus free coffee.
Little Caesars – Free Lunch Combo (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., proof required).
Logan’s Roadhouse – Free meal from Veterans menu (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dine-in only).
LongHorn Steakhouse – Free appetizer or dessert plus 10% off (valid November 10–11).
MOD Pizza – 50% off MOD-size pizza or salad for veterans and spouses.
Mission BBQ – Free sandwich; live National Anthem ceremony at noon.
On The Border – Free Pick-2 Combo (dine-in, military ID required).
Panera Bread – Many locations offering a free breakfast item and coffee; verify locally.
Putt-Putt Fun Center – Free mini golf for everyone (no ID required).
Red Lobster – Free Shrimp & Chips voucher (11 a.m.–4 p.m., ID required).
Red Robin – Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries (dine-in only).
Smoothie King – Free 20 oz Red, White, or Blue Smoothie (12 p.m.–3 p.m., ID required).
Sonic – 50% off Classic and Master Shakes and select menu items.
Shoney’s – Free breakfast for veterans and active-duty (participating locations).
Sheetz – Free half turkey sub and drink, plus free car wash.
SimLo’s Island Cafe – Free Jamaican lunch for servicemembers, veterans, and families at Fort Bragg USO on November 10 from 11:30 to 12:30.
Sol’s Arcade + Taproom – 50% off simulators plus a free $10 game card with military ID.
Starbucks – Free tall hot or iced coffee for veterans, active-duty, and spouses.
Sleep Number (Cross Creek Mall) – 10% off storewide for veterans, active-duty, and immediate family (ongoing).
Sweet Frog – Free 12 oz cup (active or retired military).
Texas Roadhouse – Free meal voucher redeemable through May 30, 2026.
The TV Club – $20 per month streaming; government employees buy one month and get one free. Activation fee waived. Text 910-493-3061.
T-Mobile Fiber – $70/month for 2-Gig speeds; government employees receive one month free. Text 2g to 910-493-3061.
Wawa – Free coffee for veterans, active-duty, and family members.
Zaxby’s – Free sandwich for current and former military (participating locations).
Proof of Service (Commonly Accepted)
- Military ID
- VA ID or VA Health Care Card
- LES
- Driver’s License with Veteran designation
- VFW or American Legion membership card
- DD214 or discharge papers
Some locations may have additional verification requirements. Offers may vary by region.
Kres Thomas, FayToday News
