Every year, hundreds of businesses offer discounts, deals, and even free meals to veterans on November 11 — Veterans Day — to thank them for their service.
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Across the United States, veterans and active-duty service members — and, in some cases, first responders as well — can find a wide variety of special offers from donuts and coffee to pizza and burgers.
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Participation and eligibility vary, and many businesses require proof of service, such as a military ID card, a VA ID, any state ID card with a veteran designation, or a DD-214 form.
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Participating Starbucks locations, for example, are offering a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to veterans, active-duty military service members, and military spouses.
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The offer can be redeemed in the cafe or at the drive-thru.
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Casey’s and Circle K convenience stores are also offering free coffee for veterans at participating locations, and Panera, Scooter’s Coffee, and Einstein Bros. Bagels are serving free coffee when the order is placed at the restaurant.
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Cracker Barrel is serving up a free Sunrise Pancake Special, and service members and veterans who show ID at IHOP can get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo, for dine-in only.
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Denny’s is giving away a free Original Grand Slam to veterans and active-duty service members dining in with military IDs between 5 am and noon on Veterans Day.
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Smoothie King locations will serve a free 20-ounce smoothie (Strawberry X-Treme, Blueberry Heaven, or Vanilla Slim-N-Trim) to service members and veterans who show ID, and Dunkin’ has one free donut per service member or veteran, in-store only.
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Applebee’s, Chili’s, Olive Garden, and Bob Evans are among the chains offering a free meal from a special menu for veterans and active service members.
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The offers are for dine-in customers with proof of service.
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At Red Robin, veterans and active-duty military members who dine in get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries.
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Steak ‘n Shake locations will also offer a full meal — an Original Double Steakburger, Beef Tallow Fries and a Patriot Shake — on November 11.
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— Steak ‘n Shake (@SteaknShake) November 10, 2026
In-N-Out Burger is giving away a free meal — any burger with fries and a drink — along with a special Veterans Day decal.
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White Castle’s offer includes a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal for those who show ID and eat in the restaurant.
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Veterans and service members can get one free sub with the purchase of another sub at Firehouse Subs on November 11.
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Pizza chain Little Caesars is giving away a free Hot-and-Ready lunch combo to veterans and service members who order in-store between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers will give out meal cards to veterans and active service members who show ID on November 11.
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Texas Roadhouse will also distribute free meal vouchers to veterans and active-duty U.S. military members with ID.
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The vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2027, for a choice of 10 entrées, including a 6-ounce sirloin, along with two sides and a drink.
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Golden Corral locations will host Military Appreciation Night on November 11 from 4 p.m. to closing, and veterans who dine in will receive a free buffet with ID.
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But it’s not just food!
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Kohl’s is offering eligible shoppers with military ID a 30% discount.
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Great Clips is offering free haircuts — or a voucher for a free future trim for those not in need of one on November 11 — and will even give away the haircut voucher cards to non-military patrons who intend to pass them along to veterans they know.
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Academy Sports, Five Below, and Publix are all offering 10% discounts to military service members and veterans.
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Meanwhile, 4patriots.com is giving away a Free 72-Hour Emergency Survival Food Kit to those who complete the shipping form on its Veteran and Military Salute page on November 11.
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This is only a small fraction of the businesses taking an extra step to thank veterans and service members for their daily sacrifices.
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Many other businesses offer discounts and deals — and some, like Home Depot and Lowe’s, offer discounts year-round as a thank you to those who have served.
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The Daily Wire thanks you for your service.
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***It’s important to remember that because franchises don’t always align with corporate-owned shops, not every location will participate in Veterans Day offers.
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Call ahead to verify, and make sure you bring your appetite — and your military ID.
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