Thank you for your service. Everyone wants to thank veterans and active military members for their courage and sacrifice. And many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation on Veterans Day with a FREE or discounted meal or service on Nov. 11, 2025.
Living On The Cheap only includes deals and giveaways that we’ve independently verified. Price and participation may vary by location and/or market, so check first before making plans.
Please note the following guidelines for Veterans Day offers:
Offers are available at participating locations only, while supplies last.
Deals are only open to veterans and active military members — not family members (unless noted otherwise). The offers do not include gratuity and/or tax (in some cases), so be prepared to pay a little extra — if necessary.
Proof of military status or service is required for offer redemption— usually a military ID or paperwork is acceptable. In some case, you can show up in uniform.
Limit one offer per person.
All offers are only valid for dine-in — unless noted otherwise.
If you know of any Veterans Day deals not listed, please let us know below.
Be sure to review our article about how to find military discounts year-round. Plus, find more restaurant deals open to all here.
Applebee’s
On Nov. 11, veterans and active service members enjoy a FREE meal from a select menu at Applebee’s.
Choose from one of the following entrées:
- Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
- Chicken Tenders Platters
- Double Crunch Shrimp
- Fiesta Lime Chicken
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
Auto Nation
AutoNation offers veterans and active military 15% off all services in-store at AutoNation-branded locations nationwide — all year round.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Vets can just “wing it” on Veterans Day!
On Nov. 11, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering all past and present armed services members a FREE order of 10 boneless wings and fries.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Vets are honored every day at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. The restaurant’s Heroes Discount is offered all year long — 10% off for all service members, veterans and first responders.
Car Wash
Vets can get revved up for a little car maintenance on Nov. 11. Grace For Vets is coordinating a FREE car wash for veterans and military personnel on Veterans Day. Ask first about participation before getting your car washed.
Chili’s
Vets and active military members can heat up Veterans Day at Chili’s. Vets enjoy a FREE entrée from a select menu on Nov. 11.
Denny’s
All active, non-active and retired military personnel can get their Veterans Day started with a hearty breakfast at Denny’s.
The popular diner is serving them a FREE Original Grand Slam breakfast on Nov. 11 — from 5 a.m. to noon.
Dunkin’
Take a sweet break on Veterans Day at Dunkin’. On Nov. 11, veterans and active military enjoy a FREE donut at the popular donut shop.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Take a break on Veterans Day.
Veterans and active-duty service members enjoy a FREE any size coffee and any bagel with shmear at Einstein Bros. Bagels on Nov. 11. Specialty beverages are excluded from the offer.
Golden Corral
Veterans and active military can satisfy their hunger at Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night. On Nov. 11, the popular buffet restaurant is serving a FREE “Thank You” Meal from 4 p.m. to close.
The offer is open to any person who has served in the U.S. Military, including retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves. Any accompanying family members or additional guests pay regular price.
Great Clips
Vets can cut their grooming costs on Veterans Day at Great Clips. The popular salon is offering a FREE haircut to veterans and active military on Nov. 11.
Vets not in need of a haircut on Nov. 11 can pick up a card good for a FREE haircut on a future visit — from Nov. 12 to Dec. 4, 2026.
In-N-Out Burger
Veterans, active duty military, reserve and National Guard enjoy a FREE meal at In-N-Out Burger on Nov. 11, including a burger, fries and drink. They also get a special Veterans Day decal!
IKEA
Go shopping on Veterans Day! From Nov. 9 to 11, IKEA is serving veterans and active military members a FREE entrée at its in-store Swedish Restaurant.
Kohl’s
The the family on a shopping spree for Veterans Day!
Kohl’s is offering active and former military personnel, veterans and their families 30% off their purchase on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Exclusions apply. See in-store for more details.
MOD Pizza
On Nov. 11, veterans, active-duty military and their spouses enjoy 50% off a regular-size pizza or salad at MOD Pizza for Veterans Day.
National Parks
Veterans Day is the final day of the Free Entrance Days at National Parks for the year.
The FREE admission deal is not limited to just veterans and active military, but available at all. The National Park Service invites everyone to visit any National Park Service site for FREE on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Paris Baguette
On Nov. 11, Paris Baguette is offering all veterans, active-duty and their families a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase.
The offer is only available to PB Rewards members.
Raising Cane’s
All year long, Raising Cane’s offers active and non-active military, as well as fire, police and EMTs, 10% off their entire purchase. Even better, the discount also applies to their family members.
Red Lobster
Get hooked up with a complimentary meal this Veterans Day.
On Nov. 11, veterans, active-duty military and reservists can sail over to Red Lobster for a FREE Walt’s Favorite Shrimp & Chips – featuring six Walt’s Favorite Shrimp (served with cocktail sauce and ketchup), French Fries and coleslaw.
Red Robin
Veterans and active military can take a bite of an American classic at Red Robin. The family-friendly restaurant is offering them a FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11.
Samsung
Join Samsung’s Military Offers program to unlock extra savings on home appliances, smartphones and more. Sign up with an eligible email address and by completing the ID.me process.
SONIC Drive-In — OPEN TO ALL
On Nov. 11, SONIC Drive-In is offering buy-one-get-one FREE special on the following menu items: SONIC Cheeseburger, SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney.
The deal is only available via the SONIC app.
Sport Clips
Veterans and active-duty service members can get a FREE haircut at Sports Clips on Nov. 11. Find participating locations here.
Starbucks
On Nov. 11, Starbucks is pouring a complimentary cup of coffee for veterans, military service members and their spouses — a FREE hot or iced brewed coffee (12-oz.)
Cold Brew, Nitro and beverage customizations are excluded.
Target
In honor of Veterans Day, Target is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families 20% off a purchase from Nov. 5 to 11.
Registration is required — click here.
Teriyaki Madness
On Nov. 11, Teriyaki Madness is offering all veterans and active-duty heroes a FREE Junior or Regular-Sized Bowl of their choice.
World Market — OPEN TO ALL
World Market is hosting its popular Golden Santa Scavenger Hunt in-store — from Nov. 1 to 29. Find one and be rewarded with a voucher valued at $20, $50 or $100.
Yard House
Vets and active-duty military will definitely measure up on Veterans Day at Yard House. The restaurant is serving them a FREE appetizer on Nov. 11.
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