Many businesses nation wide want to say "Thank You" to military service men & women. Here is a list of places and the "free" items that they will say "thank you" with. Feel free to add places to the list if you know of them.

 

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2014 Free Meals – Updated Daily!

Applebee’s Free Meal, November 11th, from open to close, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform.

Bob Evans
Veterans and active military personnel will receive free all–you-can-eat hotcakes at its restaurants. All these honored servicemen and women need do is show a valid military ID.

Bugaboo Creek Steak House, Nov 10th – 11th and veterans and military personnel receive a $10 gift card with valid military ID.

Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse Eat Free, Veterans and active-duty military eat free (up to $20) on Veterans Day. Valid ID required or in uniform or photo in uniform.

Cheeseburger in Paradise, 11/11, get a complimentary All-American Burger with fries to veterans, active and retired military personnel. Dine in only and must purchase a beverage and present proof of service.

Chuck E. Cheese’s, 11/9-11/15 All U.S. Armed Forces veterans and active-duty military get 20 free tokens upon a visit to Chuck E. Cheese’s. Military ID or proof of service is required, but no coupon is needed.

Chili’s Free Meal, Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu. Must show proof of military service.

Coffee Beanery, 11/11 Participating locations will offer a free tall cup of coffee all day Veterans and active duty military will need to provide their military identification for the offer. Call ahead to make sure that your local Coffee Beanery is participating.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 11/11 Veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support the United Service Organizations (USO).

Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes
All active, inactive and retired military personnel,at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide, diners with a valid military ID will receive free build your Grand Slam on 11.11.14 from 5 am to noon.

Friendly’s Free Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The breakfast choice is their Big-Two-Do’s® array of breakfast options and for lunch or dinner it’s the All American Burger with fries and a beverage (soda, iced tea or hot beverage).

IHOP, 11/11, participating IHOP Restaurants will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee
Offering a free doughnut and small coffee to all those served or currently are serving on Veterans Day. A free doughnut and small coffee will be given to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active duty military personnel (no ID required). Only at participating locations.

Little Caesars, Free Crazy Bread for US Veterans on 11.11.14. with a valid military ID at participating locations.

Longhorn Steakhouse Free App, Service members receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage on 11/11. Includes veterans and current service members.

Olive Garden Free Meal, All veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day.

Outback Steakhouse, All active, retired military and veterans get a Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. Plus, all military personnel get 15% off from November 12 thru December 31, 2014.

Red Lobster Free App, 11/10-11/13 service members past and present receive a complimentary appetizer from a special menu.  Proof of service required.

Red Robin All Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day.

Ruby Tuesday, Get a free appetizer on Veterans Day to all those who served or are serving.

Starbucks, This Veterans Day veterans, active duty military and their spouses get a free tall 12oz  brewed coffee at participating stores.

Texas Roadhouse Free Lunch, Select from a free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides on Nov. 11, 2014.

TGI Fridays, Veterans and active duty military service members are invited to have lunch from a special menu on T.G.I Friday’s this Veterans Day from 11 AM – 2 PM.

Uno’s, With a Military or Veteran ID, entrees are buy one get one free, and anyone who presents this ticket will donate 20% of your total check to Fisher House Veterans Association.

***Tips Before Heading Out***

Review the official site information and rules before heading out.

Be sure to bring proof of military service, uniform photo or be in uniform.  Proof of military service varies by company.

Pay attention to the dates on the Veterans Day offer as some offers are for days to other than Veterans Day or extended over several days.

Many of the restaurant free meals are for dine in only.

Many of these promotions include small print that says participating locations only.  Unfortunately individual franchisees may choose not to participate.  Fortunately, some franchisee’s participate even if the corporate company does not.

Call ahead if you’re unsure about anything.

Thank you for your service!

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