Happy Veterans Day! Freebies for the Vets

[BigRedChief]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE! 2012 Version.

Applebees Free Meal
Applebees is offering a free signature entree on Sunday November 11th, 2012 at participating locations. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification.


Arby’s Free Roast Beef Sandwich
Arby’s largest franchisee is offering a free roast beef sandwich at their 280 Arby’s restaurants on Monday, November 12, 2012. This offer is valid only at all participating Arby’s locations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Colorado (Colorado Springs and Pueblo).


Bar Louie Free Lunch or Dinner
Bar Louie is saluting veterans and active-duty on Sunday and Monday (November 11-12) this year with a free lunch or dinner, up to an $11 value.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is honoring Veterans and Military personnel by inviting them in to dine for free on November 11 (Veterans Day) and November 12. Enjoy an pizza and a non-alcoholic beverage for free. Dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.


Carrows Free Slice of Pie
Sunday, November 11 get a free slice of pie with any purchase. Present military ID.


Champps Free Cheeseburger and Fries
On Monday, November 12 veterans and active-duty can get a free cheeseburger and fries all day.


Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse Eat Free
Monday, November 12, 2012 Veterans and active-duty military eat free with a coupon. Valid ID required or in uniform or photo in uniform.


Cheeseburger In Paradise Free Meal
Monday, November 12, 2012 veterans are saluted with a free meal.


Chili’s Free Meal
Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 11 am to 5 pm Veterans and active-duty military get a choice of 7 free meals. Must show proof of military service.


Coco’s Free Slice of Pie
Sunday, November 11 get a free slice of pie with any purchase. Present military ID.


Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes
Get all you can eat pancakes for all active duty military and veterans with a valid ID on Monday, November 12, 2012.


Einstein Bagels Free Bagel
Receive a classic or signature bagel on Sunday November 11, 2012.
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Famous Dave’s Free or Discounted Meal
On November 11th, 2012 Famous Dave’s is providing a variety of free meals and discounts at participating locations to former and current military personnel. Offers vary by location.


Great American Cookies Free Cookie
Sunday, November 11, 2012 all those who served get a free cookie with valid military id.


Friendly’s Free Breakfast and Coffee
Monday, November 12 until 11:00 am get a free Big Two Do Breakfast and coffee.


Golden Corral Free Meal
Get a Veterans Day free meal to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating On Monday, November 12, 2012 from 4 PM to 9 PM. No identification is required to get your free Veterans day meal.


Hooters 10 Free Boneless Wings
On Sunday November 11th, 2012 receive 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of a drink for all veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service required.


Hy-Vee Free Breakfast
Monday, November 12, 2012 Hy-Vee is providing free breakfast during regular breakfast hours.
Krispy Kreme Free Donut & Coffee
On Sunday, November 11 is offering a free donut to all those served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform.


Little Caesars Free Crazy Bread
Receive free Crazy Bread with valid ID Sunday, November 11, 2012.


Longhorn Steakhouse Free App & Drink
On Monday, November 11 get a free appetizer and drink.


Max & Erma’s Free Cheeseburger Combo Meal with Dessert
On Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012, participating Max & Erma’s locations are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a free cup of Tortilla Soup or side Caesar Salad, a Cheeseburger, seasoned fries and a chocolate chip cookie.


McCormick and Schmick’s Free Entree
Enjoy a complimentary entree Sunday, Nov. 11. All veterans must show official verification. Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant. No to-go orders permitted.


O’Charley’s 20% Off Your Order
On Veterans Day vets and active duty receive 20% off your order. Bring coupon.


Olive Garden Free Meal
On Sunday, November 11, 2012 all veterans and military active duty will receive a choice of 1 of 5 entrees plus unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks.


On The Border Free Entree
On 11/11/12 15% of purchases will be donated to Carry The Load plus veterans and active-duty will receive a free entrée certificate, valid up to $10 and good through 11/30/2012.


Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola®
On November 11th and 12th, 2012 military personnel and veterans get FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola®. Must have valid identification. Also, receive 10% off the entire guest check (excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuity) from November 13- December 31, 2012.
Red Lobster
Sunday, November 12, 2012 a free appetizer to all veterans and active-duty personnel.


Sizzler Free Lunch
Monday, November 12, 2012 through 4 PM Veterans and active duty military will receive a free lunch from a select menu. Valid ID required or in uniform or photo in uniform.


Spaghetti Warehouse Buy 1 Get 1 Free Meal
Friday thru Monday (November 9-12) buy 1 meal and get 1 Original Recipe Spaghetti Entrée for your veteran.


Texas Corral Free Entree
A free entrée on Veterans Day to vets and active duty. Unofficially we believe it’s Sunday but their website just says Veterans Day. Call ahead to confirm.


Texas Roadhouse Free Lunch
Monday, November 12, 2012 select from a special veterans lunch menu.


Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop Free Donut
Sunday, November 11, 2012 Veterans active duty-duty military will receive a free donut. No purchase required. Valid ID required or show up in uniform.


TGI Fridays Free Lunch
On Monday, November 12 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm get a free Veterans Day lunch
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Travel Centers of America Free Meal
All CDL drivers who are Military Veterans eat free on November 11th, 2012. Up to $15 on a complimentary meal of your choice Must present valid ID or photograph in uniform.


Twin Peaks Free Meal
Twins Peaks provides vague information and it doesn’t look like it includes Veterans. Here are their event details. “For Serving Us, We’re Serving You! Service men and women eat free on Veteran’s Day.” Starts on Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11. We are working on clarifying this information.


Uno’s free entrée or pizza with a purchase
On both Sunday and Monday, November 11- 12 get a free entrée or individual pizza with an entrée or pizza purchase or equal or greater value and with a military or veterans ID.


Companies that haven’t announced Veteran’s day specials but did so last year include 7-11, Amazon.com, Anheuser-Busch Parks, Kmart, Old Navy, Sports Authority, Subway Restaurants, and Walgreens. We’ll keep you posted!


Check out our Veterans Day map guide of restaurants to visit for free meals on Sunday and Monday.For a complete list of military discounts year round check out our Military Discounts page.
Links to More Veterans Day Deals & Discounts

List of Retail Stores with Veterans Day Discounts for Veterans – Includes Home Depot, Lowe’s, Big Lots and others.
List of Miscellaneous Discounts and Veterans Day Deals for Veterans – Includes free or discounted hotels, car wash’s, haircuts, oil changes, free park access and much more.
List of Local Veterans Day Deals for Veterans – Local area Veterans Day specials.

[BigRedChief]

Bump for 2011. Updated freebies in the opening post.

[bevischief]

Thanks. I am down a fellow veteran this year.

[Mizzou_8541]

Thanks for posting, BRC.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Thanks for posting, BRC.

Np

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Being a Vet who has never participated in any of this, I have nothing against it and actually feel honored these companies do these things. But I think most Vets would tell you they don't feel the need to take free things for doing what they wanted to do and I would find it sort of embarrassing.

The offer and it's intention is honor enough to me.

JMO

This.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Lol. No shit. It cracks me up that the banks close. You know most of those women working at the bank are Vets. .

School still goes on, pretty much all business except for banks are open.

The holiday doesn't get it's due.

We close down the whole town and have a parade down the main street. But we're not Commie pillowbitergots over here.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by listopencil

We close down the whole town and have a parade down the main street. But we're not Commie pillowbitergots over here.

This is 2011. Pillowbiters are allowed to be open about their pillowbiting as vets.

[LiveSteam]

Thanks Pops for the 42 plus years you served. Miss you every day.
Thanks to all those that serve, have served, & protect the greatest nation on earth.
Each with his or her own story & sacrifice. Much appreciation

[pr_capone]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Being a Vet who has never participated in any of this, I have nothing against it and actually feel honored these companies do these things. But I think most Vets would tell you they don't feel the need to take free things for doing what they wanted to do and I would find it sort of embarrassing.

The offer and it's intention is honor enough to me.

JMO

THIS

I never feel right accepting something for free because of the years I spent in uniform.

US Army - Military Police - 2003-2005

[baitism]

I don't really mind going to a place if it is a place I go to regularly, anyway. For my dad and I, it is just a chance to get together on a day we both take off work.

We always take time to personally thank the general manager/owner of the establishment. I understand how some of you view it, but it is a nice gesture and it is only once a year.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

This is 2011. Pillowbiters are allowed to be open about their pillowbiting as vets.

They can bite all the pillows they want as long as we get a parade. Yee haw.

[Simply Red]

BRC definitely has the most useful threads on CP, and has for a very long time. More than I can say, for sure. But, what was that one thread? Oh yeah, how to talk get a human voice and bypass automated-attendants at random businesses. That was a very valuable thread. Is that one still available via 'search' or did it get chalked out over the years?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

THIS

I never feel right accepting something for free because of the years I spent in uniform.

US Army - Military Police - 2003-2005

I think for the majority of people involved its not about the free wings. Its about recognizing service to country. Sure there is crass comercialism involved but at its roots.....its about saying thank you for your service to the country.

[demonhero]

Nice, time to gain back some of that 20'lbs I've lost.

[nstygma]

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A Special Thanks to Our Veterans

Price Chopper is proud to offer a special thanks to our Veterans. To show our appreciation for your service, you can stop by any Price Chopper on Veterans Day – November 11 – and we’ll load your Chopper Shopper REWARDS Card with a 25₵ per gallon discount on your next fill up at QuikTrip. Please present your VA card, VFW card, DD214 or other military ID. No purchase necessary. Up to 20 gallons.