Veterans Day takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
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To honor veterans and active-duty military personnel, numerous restaurants and retailers across the country are providing complimentary meals, beverages, special discounts, and promotions.
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About 30 restaurant brands are participating in this year’s national promotions, with some offers even providing return deals.
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Participation and terms differ by location, and many deals require proof of military service.
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Here’s a list of some free meals and deals available this Veterans Day:
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Applebee’s
Veterans and active-duty military can choose from seven free entrées on Nov. 11.
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The offer applies only for in-restaurant diners.
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BJ’s Restaurant &Brewhouse
Current and former military members who dine in on Nov. 11 get a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Veterans get 10 free boneless wings and a side of fries to all past and present members of the U.S. armed services for dine-in or walk-in counter orders.
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Chick-fil-A
Any Veterans Day discounts are at the discretion of individual restaurant operators and vary by location.
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Chili’s Grill & Bar
Veterans can get a free meal from a select menu, which includes chicken crispers, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, cheeseburger or a soup and house salad.
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Denny’s
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon.
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Dunkin’
Retired veterans and active-duty military get a free doughnut, in-store only.
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IHOP
Veterans can choose between free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes or a free Pancake Combo, with pancakes, eggs, a breakfast meat and golden hash browns.
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Little Caesars
Veterans get a free HOT-N-READY lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Veterans receive 10 percent off their meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert available for dine-in or call-in orders.
McDonald’s
Individual franchise owners determine whether to offer Veterans Day discounts; offers vary by location.
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The Melting Pot
Individual franchise owners determine whether to offer Veterans Day discounts; offers vary by location.
Olive Garden
Veterans can get a free entrée from a special menu, including the chain’s unlimited soup or salad and warm garlic breadsticks.
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Outback Steakhouse
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage on Nov. 10 and 11.
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Outback also offers a 10% Military Mates discount year-round.
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P.F. Chang’s
Veterans and active-duty military can get a complimentary Lunch Special from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 at participating locations nationwide.
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Raising Cane’s
Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families receive a 10% Hero Discount on the entire purchase on Nov. 11, for dine-in and drive-thru diners.
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Red Robin
Veterans can get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries when dining in at participating restaurants.
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Shake Shack
Veterans can get a free Big Shack – their signature double patty cheeseburger – with no additional purchase necessary.
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Options include the Strawberry X-Treme, Blueberry Heaven or Vanilla Slim-N-Trim.
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Starbucks
Veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee, hot or iced, at participating stores.
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A free Texas Roadhouse meal voucher card is being offered at participating locations for in-restaurant or for carry-out diners.
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