Retailers and merchants salute our nation's veterans this weekend with discounts and complimentary meals to thank them for their service on Veteran's Day. Several retailers across the nation are participating with different deals. Here's a sampling:
Warning: it can be crowded. Try going to the restaurant
before or after the peak hours-- 4 p.m. or 8 pm for dinner. Veterans Day is
often the busiest day of the year for the restaurant. But there are many other
discounts beside food.
Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO's include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.
Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs -- be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.
Golden Corral Veterans Day Free Meal (Monday, November 11, 2013) On Monday, November 11, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Golden Corral will be giving out Veterans Day free meals to any person who has ever served in the U.S. military or is on current active duty. This includes retirees, veterans, National Guard or Reserves.
Applebee's Veterans Day Free Meal (Monday, November 11, 2013) Stop into a participating Applebee's on Monday, November 11, 2013 to get your Veterans day free meal. You'll be able to choose a meal from a limited Veteran's Day menu that includes steak, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, salad, pasta, chicken, and shrimp. You can see the complete menu by using the link above. This deal is dine-in only and beverages and gratuity are not included.
Olive Garden Veterans Day Free Meal (Monday, November 11, 2013) Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all veterans on Monday, November 11, 2013.
Krispy Kreme Veterans Day Free Doughnut and Coffee (Monday, November 11, 2013) Veterans can start their Veteran's Day off with a free breakfast at Krispy Kreme that includes a doughnut and a small coffee. No purchase is necessary.
O'Charley's Veterans Day Free Meal (Monday, November 11, 2013)Veterans and active duty military can stop into an O'Charley's location and get a free meal from their new $9.99 menu on Monday, November 11.
Denny's Veterans Day All You Can Eat Pancakes (Monday, November 11, 2013) Stop by Denny's on Monday, November 11, 2013 and all active, non-active, and retired military personnel can get free all you can eat pancakes from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All Denny's locations are participating in this promotion and you'll just need to bring a valid military ID along with you.
You can find a hair cut, hotel room, building supplies, car wash and many discounts for Veterans at: Freebies 2013 -B Meyer