Veteran’s Day is next week, and this year there are some pretty cool.
Some of these offers require proof of service either via a Military ID Card (active duty or retired) or a DD214.
Since I’m in So Cal, I choose to post offers that are available in my area, however, there are tons more offers available if you live elsewhere in the US. I suggest googling, “Veteran’s Day 2025 and your location”.
As always, contact the local restaurant/store before heading out to confirm that your local locations are participating.
IHOP: This November 11th, from 7am‑7pm veterans and active‑duty military get a FREE Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo! Dine‑in only. (*Dine-in only. 1 per guest. Restrictions apply. Military ID or proof of service required. See restaurant for details. For a limited time at participating restaurants.)
Applebee’s: This Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s is proud to honor those who serve and have served our country. All active-duty military, veterans, reservists, and National Guard members who dine in the restaurant will receive a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive Veterans Day menu as a heartfelt thank-you for their service. More information can be found here.
Buca di Beppo: Buca di Beppo is offering a free lunch entrée to all veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID. The offer will be available on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, and guests can select any pasta from the lunch specials menu.
Buffalo Wild Wings: This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Buffalo Wild Wings is honoring past and present armed service members by offering 10 FREE Boneless Wings and Fries with valid ID. Available dine-in and walk-in at participating locations.
Chipotle: The military community can enjoy any entrée and get a second entrée for free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov.11 at restaurants across the U.S. All guests with a valid military ID are eligible for the promotion. How It Works: On Tuesday, November 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time, guests who present their valid military ID at any U.S. Chipotle restaurant and enjoy an entrée in-restaurant will receive a second entrée for free.* The promotion applies to Chipotle bowls, burritos, salads and taco entrees.
IN-N-OUT Burger: This Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, In-N-Out Burger will show its appreciation for all veterans, active-duty military, reserves, and National Guard by offering a complimentary meal, including any burger, fries, and beverage on In-N-Out Burger’s menu. All current and former members of the U.S. military will also receive a special-edition Veterans Day decal. U.S. veterans and active duty military are respectfully asked to present proof of military service to receive the complimentary made-to-order meal of choice offered at all In-N-Out Burger locations open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Little Caesars: In keeping with its longstanding tradition of giving back to those who serve, Little Caesars® is once again offering a free HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo to veterans and active-duty military members this Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo, which includes four slices of Little Caesars signature Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
Olive Garden: On Nov. 11, we will offer each veteran and current member of the military who dines with us a free entrée from our special menu. We ask that veterans and active military simply show proof of military service. All entrées include freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or our famous house salad. You may choose one of the following: Never Ending Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks, cheese ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, or chicken parmigiana.
Outback Steakhouse: We’re honoring military mates with a free Aussie 3-course meal. Enjoy a starter, a choice of select entrée, and dessert when you dine in the restaurant on Nov. 10 and 11 to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and Veterans Day. Show your military ID to your server to redeem.
Great Clips: On Tuesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active service members can visit any Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card to use at a later date. Non-military customers who get a haircut at Great Clips on Veterans Day will also receive a free haircut card that they can use to pay-it-forward to an active servicemember or veteran in their life as a token of thanks and appreciation. The cards can be redeemed through December 5, 2025.
Sports Clips: Sport Clips’ Help A Hero fundraiser runs until November 15. Participating stores will offer free haircuts for veterans and active duty servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, Calif.: Active, retired, and veteran U.S. military personnel may receive discounted admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for themselves and up to five guests during Military Tribute Days, Nov. 3-20, 2025, and Dec. 1-18, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online for $25 at Knotts.com or at the Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booths.
Discounted admission is also available at a participating Military Ticket Office. Spouses and children are not eligible to purchase these tickets without the military member present.
We had a power outage that lasted most of the day, so while this was written at the wee hours of the morning, I wasn’t able to post it until now.
As more information about Holiday assistance programs becomes available, I will be updating this post.
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