Friday marks Veterans Day in the United States, the annual recognition of the nation’s veterans and the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
America is home to around 19 million veterans and 1.4 million active duty service members. Here are 15 companies offering discounts and deals to military personnel:
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Applebee’s will offer a free meal from a special menu to all veterans and active duty service members
Chili’s is offering a free in-person meal to veterans and active duty members.
Denny’s will provide a free grand slam meal to veterans and those with a valid military ID between 5 a.m. and noon.
Dunkin’ will give a free donut to all military personnel at participating locations.
Golden Corral will offer a free dinner to military personnel on Military Appreciation Night, taking place Monday November 14, from 5 p.m to closing.
Hooters will allow all military personnel to eat for free from a special menu with the purchase of a beverage.
IHOP is offering a free stack of pancakes for veterans and active duty military between 7 am and 7 pm.
Krispy Kreme will provide veterans and active duty military with a free donut and small hot or iced coffee.
Little Ceasars is offering a free lunch combo to all military personnel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Olive Garden will offer veterans and active duty members a free meal from a special menu.
Outback Steakhouse will offer a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage to veterans, active service members and their spouses for dine-in meals only.
Red Lobster is offering all military personnel a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time. The meal is available for dine-in or take out.
Red Robin will offer veterans and active duty military members with a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger when they dine-in restaurants.
Starbucks will offer a free 12-oz hot or iced coffee to all veterans, military personnel and military spouses.
Wendy’s is offering free breakfast combos to those with a valid military ID or Veterans Advantage card.
A full list of military discounts and deals offered on Veterans Day can be found here.
