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Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you to all those who have served or who are currently serving and to your families, too!  There are lots of Veteran’s Day FREEBIES that you can take advantage of today!

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to bring proof of military service, uniform photo or be in uniform. Proof of military service varies by company. Acceptable forms of ID include (but not limited to) DD214, Military ID, Retired Military ID, Drivers License with Veteran designation, American Legion/VFW/AMVET Membership Card.
• Pay attention to the dates on the Veteran’s Day offers
• Many of the restaurants 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. Please call the restaurant before you leave home to make sure they are taking part.

VETERAN’S DAY FREE FOOD OFFERS

• 7-11:  Free Small Slurpee on 11/11
• Applebees: FREE meal from the Veteran’s Day menu on 11/11
• California Pizza Kitchen: FREE Pizza and non-alcoholic beverage For Active Military and Veterans on 11/11
• Chili’s: FREE Meal For Veterans & Active Military from a special menu on 11/11
• Carrabba’s: FREE Appetizer of choice For Veterans & Active Military on 11/11
• Champps: FREE Burger and Fries for Military & Veterans at Champps!
• Cheese Burger in Paradise: FREE All- American Burger and Fries
• Golden Corral: FREE Meals for any one who has served in the Military or who is currently serving from 4pm-9pm on 11/11
• Hooters: FREE Meal for Veterans on 11/11. Will need proof of Military service.
• Hoss:  Free Veteran’s Day meal from their special menu on 11/11
• Hy Vee:  Free Breakfast Buffet for Veterans on 11/11
• IKEA: FREE Entree for Military & Veterans on 11/11
• Krispy Kreme: FREE Donut & Coffee For Veterans on 11/11
• Little Ceasars: FREE Crazy Bread for Military & Veterans on 11/11
• Longhorn Steakhouse: FREE Longhorn Tonions with a FREE Beverage for Veterans 11/11-11/14 plus Buy One Get One FREE Entrees for Veterans.
• Max & Erma’s: FREE Best Cheeseburger in America combo for Veterans on 11/11
• Menchies:  Free frozen yogurt for veterans and active duty military on 11/11
• O’Charley’s: FREE Meal for Veterans on 11/11 from $9.99 menu. Will need proof of Military service.
• Olive Garden: FREE Meal from a special menu for Veterans on 11/11
• Outback Steakhouse: FREE Bloomin’ Onion & Beverage for veterans & active duty military on 11/11. Military discount of 10% off from 11/12-12/31.
• Red Lobster: FREE Appetizer for Veterans from 11/11-11/14
• Shoney’s: FREE All American Burger for Veterans on 11/11. Dine-in only.
• Starbucks: FREE Starbucks Tall Brew For Veterans, Active Military and Their Spouses on 11/11
• Subway: FREE 6 inch Sub or Flatbread for Veterans on 11/11. Will need proof of Military service.
• Texas Roadhouse: FREE Lunch for Military and Veterans on 11/11
• TGIF: FREE Meal for Veterans on 11/11 from 11am to 2pm
• Tony Roma’s: FREE Entree for Veterans on 11/11 (up to $15)
• Village Inn – Free stack of buttermilk pancakes, free french toast or a Belgian Waffle for Veterans and Active Duty military on 11/11

Veterans Day Free Meals with Food Purchase

These Veterans Day free meals or free food require a purchase.

• Spaghetti Warehouse – On Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11, Spaghetti Warehouse is having a buy one entree, get one free offer encouraging guests to bring a veteran to lunch or dinner.
• Uno Chicago Grill – Veterans and active duty military will get a free entree or individual pizza with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value at Uno’s on November 11, 2013. Military ID is required.

Veterans Day Freebies & Discounts

• Free Entrance Into National Parks – This freebie is in honor of Veterans Day but everyone can take part in it. Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on November 9-11, 2013 in honor of Veteran’s Day.
• Free Admission Into Knott’s Berry Farm – From November 4-27, 2013, veterans and those on active military duty can get free admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for themselves and one other
• Free Haircuts at Sports Clips – Veterans and active duty U.S. service members can stop into participating Sports Clips on Monday, November 11, 2013 to get a free haircut.
• Free Night Lodging at B&B’s Around the Country – Vets can stay the night at over 200 participating B&B’s and inns around the country on Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11, 2013. Reservations for your free stay can be made now and are only available while supplies last. There are also many Canadian B&Bs participating this year.
• Home Depot and Lowe’s– The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).
• Red Roof Inn 15% All November Veterans receive 15% off your stay the entire month of November! And don’t forget, Red Roof Inn is military and government friendly all year long, offering 10% off at locations nationwide. Who is Eligible?: Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees, Reservists, Dependents.
• Seaworld Parks & Entertainment Veterans Discount Veterans get 50% off tickets now through November 11th, 2013. Seaworld properties include Sea World, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, Water Country USA and Discovery Cove. Active Duty military members who already used their free admission for the year can also get 50% off tickets
• Car washes around the country are offering a free car wash for veterans. Visit this website for participating locations http://graceforvets.org/2013/participating.php
• Brides Across America Free Wedding Gown Events
  During the month of November Brides Across America is partnering with bridal salons across the nation to giveaway wedding dresses to qualified military brides. All military brides must pre-register online.