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Veterans Day Free Meals and Deals for 2020

By: Sara Skirboll, shopping & trends expert at The Real Deal Blog 

7-Eleven

Active-duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on November 11. You need to download the 7-Eleven app and link a Veterans Advantage membership to your account to claim this offer.

Bob Evans

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Beverages are not included, and this is dine-in only.

Bonefish Grill

Enjoy the Heroes Discount, which offers 10% off checks for all service members, veterans and first responders on November 11 when you show a valid ID.

Brick House Tavern + Tap

Veterans get 20% off on November 11 when they dine in.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Military personnel and their families get 20% off on November 11. Note: This offer is available for parties up to four people and is dine-in only.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout.

Chili’s

Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. You can choose from options like chicken crispers, cajun chicken pasta and an oldtimer burger with cheese. This offer is available for dine-in only.

Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza is offering a free adult buffet with a valid military I.D. on November 11, 2020 in honor of Veteran’s Day. You can find the coupon here

Cracker Barrel

Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free slice of the Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. Also, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will donate a $10 gift card to Operation Homefront for every Country Fried Turkey Family Meal Basket that is sold in November.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

On November 11, veterans can stop in-store at their local participating Dickey’s for a free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich. To redeem, present a military ID or valid proof of service. In honor of Veterans Day, from November 9–15, when guests make a purchase through Dickeys.com or the Dickey’s App, they will have the option to add one, five or 10 Pulled Pork Classic Sandwiches to be delivered to local veteran organizations. Plus, the Dickey’s family has pledged to match every sandwich donated to double the efforts to feed veterans!

Dunkin’

On Wednesday, November 11, veterans and active duty military get a free donut of their choice—no purchase necessary.

Farmer Boys

Farmer Boys is showing appreciation to local veterans and active duty military by offering a free Big Cheese at all participating locations on Wednesday, November 11. This offer is valid in the drive-thru, for carryout and via phone orders. Military personnel must mention the offer and show proof of service when ordering their Big Cheese.

Fogo de Chão

The Brazilian steakhouse is offering all veterans and active duty personnel 50% off their entire meal on Veterans Day at all U.S. and Puerto Rico locations. Plus, each veteran or active duty guest can receive 10% off the meals of up to three additional guests. (Note: Valid military ID required, and this isn’t valid toward To-Go, Butcher Shop or Catering. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with any other offer, discount or prior purchase.)

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Veterans and active-duty military who visit a Freddy’s on November 11 can get a free combo meal card good through November 30.

Friendly’s

On Veterans Day, all former or active military personnel can receive a free All-American meal (All-American Burger with a side of fries and a drink) for lunch or dinner. Bonus: You can make it a cheeseburger for free. This offer is dine-in only.

Golden Corral

This year, Golden Corral is offering free meal and beverage cards to all active duty and veterans from November 1 through 30. The card will be valid for use once from November 1 through May 31 for lunch or dinner Monday through Thursday.

Hooters

All veterans and active-duty military get 10 free wings with any 10 purchased on November 11. Veterans who present a military ID or proof of service at participating Hooters locations nationwide are eligible.

Hopdoddy

On November 11, Hopdoddy Burger Bar is offering a free Classic Burger (with or without cheese) to all veterans and active military members. Show your military ID or uniform to claim your free burger. This offer is redeemable for in-store dining or to-go orders placed by phone. Click here to find the Hopdoddy location closest to you.

Houlihan’s

Veterans, active-duty military and military families get $10 off a $30 food purchase at participating locations on November 11. This offer is valid for in-restaurant dining or for carryout.

LaMar’s Donuts

Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut and 12-ounce coffee at participating locations on November 11.

Logan’s Roadhouse 

On November 11, Logan’s Roadhouse is inviting all active duty and retired U.S. military personnel to enjoy a free meal between 3–6 p.m. from the American Roadhouse menu at participating Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.

Metro Diner

Hello, comfort food! Get 50% off if you’re active and retired military with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the diner, for pickup or delivery of their signature Fried Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Pot Pie, Meatloaf and latest chicken wing offerings.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants

Veterans, National Guard, Gold Star parents and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a half-priced entrée from a special menu on November 8. Reservations are strongly recommended.

O’Charley’s

Active-duty military and veterans can enjoy a free dine-in meal on November 11.

Outback Steakhouse

Get a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke product if you’re an active or retired military member on Veterans Day. Additionally, on Veterans Day, customers will have the opportunity to donate (round up their check, add an open dollar amount) via their dining check to Operation Homefront through the end of the year. Also note that Outback Steakhouse offers a heroes discount daily—all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders get 10% off their entire check all day, everyday with a valid state or federal service ID.

Pie Five Pizza 

This Veterans Day, participating Pie Five Pizza locations are giving out a free personal pizza to all active or retired members of the military, and current or past members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense with proof of ID. This offer is valid in-store only at participating locations.

Pilot Flying J

In celebration of Veterans Day, from November 9–15, Pilot Flying J will offer all veterans one free breakfast combo (valid at participating U.S. Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers). This combo includes a free Pilot Coffee of any size and one free breakfast offering, such as a French toast sausage or egg and cheese sandwich. The Veterans Day Breakfast Combo offer is available through the Pilot Flying J app.

Red Lobster

In honor of Veterans Day, Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on November 11. Just show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem your freebie.

Red Robin

Veterans and active-duty military who are Red Robin Royalty members can redeem a free Tavern Double Burger with Steak Fries between November 12 and 30 for dine-in or to-go.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Macaroni Grill is coming in hot with a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti entrée this Veterans Day at all U.S. locations. All veterans and active military can present their military ID or other proof of service while dining in or carrying out. (Note: Not valid on delivery.)

The Rustic

The Rustic is offering free Rustic Burgers for all veterans and active military with a valid ID on November 11.

Sheetz

On Wednesday, November 11, Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free half turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 614 store locations. Sheetz locations that offer car washes will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify. 

Shoney’s

Veterans and active-duty military get a free All You Care To Eat, Freshly Prepared Breakfast Bar on November 11 until 11 am. This offer is dine-in only.

Smoothie King

On Veterans Day, all members of the military (veteran, retired or active) can receive a free 20-ounce smoothie of your choosing at any of the participating Smoothie King locations nationwide (in-store only). To redeem, show your valid military ID or proof of service.

Taco John’s

On November 11, Taco John’s is giving away a free small Beef #1 Combo Meal to all active, reserve, retired and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military. From open to close, military personnel can redeem the offer in their Taco John’s App by entering the promo code “VETERAN” under the “More” tab. No purchase necessary, and no substitutions permitted.

Tap House Grill

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal on November 11. This is for dine-in only.

Twin Peaks

On November 11, corporate Twin Peaks locations are showing their appreciation with a free meal from these options: chicken tenders, Carolina pulled pork sandwich, cheeseburger and the wedge. 

Wendy’s

This Veterans Day, November 11, Wendy’s is celebrating and saying “Thank You” to America’s active military and veterans with a free small breakfast combo. Simple show a valid military ID in-restaurant or at the drive-thru to enjoy a morning meal on Wendy’s.

Ronda Bowen

Ronda Bowen is a writer, editor, and independent scholar. She has a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Northern Illinois University and a B.A. in Philosophy, Pre-Graduate Option, Honors in the Major from California State University, Chico. When she is not working on client projects from her editorial consulting business, she is writing a novel. In her free time, she enjoys gourmet cooking, wine, martinis, copious amounts of coffee, reading, watching movies, sewing, crocheting, crafts, hanging out with her husband, and spending time with their teenage son and infant daughter.

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