
Happy Veteran’s Day! First, I would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of those who are serving or have served our country. You are appreciate more than you may realize.
In honor of Veteran’s Day many restaurants and companies are offering great discounts and FREEBIES that you may want to take advantage of — here is a great round up of the best of them:
7-Eleven – Offering all military personnel and immediate families FREE small Slurpee drinks between 11AM and 7PM.
Applebees – FREE Signature Entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military. Beverages and tip not included. Get more information here. Go here to find a participating Applebee’s.
Bed & Breakfast Promotion – Veterans and active duty military can snag a FREE night’s stay at select bed & breakfasts on November 11th. Go here to get the whole scoop on this one!
Build-A-Bear Workshop – Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, receive a 20% discount November 11th-15th.
Car Wash Promotion – Look here to find participating locations of where Veteran’s can get a FREE Car Wash on November 11th.
Chili’s – Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 FREE meals. Beverages and tip not included.
Denny’s – Active military or veterans can get a FREE Grand Slam breakfast, available at participating locations only.
Dollar General – All veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.
Fashion Bug – Get 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.
Food Lion – On Veteran’s Day, Food Lion is offering 10% off the entire purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco and gift cards) for active duty and veterans with proof of service and VIC card. Contact your local store for more details.
Golden Corral – A free “thank you” dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military between 5 and 9pm. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For more information go here.
Harris Teeter – Harris Teeter is offering 11% off the entire purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco and gift cards) for active duty and veterans with proof of service and VIC card. Go here for more details.
Helzberg Diamonds – In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11th, Helzberg Diamond’s will celebrate soldiers and their families with two special offers:
*$10,000 Helzberg Diamonds Shopping Spree Contest – The Helzberg Heroes contest asks military and their families to share their best “I Am Loved” stories. These stories can showcase those special moments of how your community supports your hero or how your solider expresses his love for his family while deployed. Then, Helzberg will show its love to the best “I am Loved” story by awarding one $10,000 shopping spree winner in December. The winner will receive a Helzberg Diamonds’ gift card for a $10,000 shopping spree redeemable at any Helzberg Diamonds retail store in the United States. The gift card cannot be used for purchases from Helzberg Diamonds’ online store.
*Special Military discount – Military members who show a valid military ID will receive a special discount when they visit Helzberg stores, November 1-28th.
Home Depot – Receive a 10% discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Hooters – Hooter’s is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day, November 11th. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose one of the new specialty items on the Hooter’s menu. Drink purchase required. Go here for more information.
Krispy Kreme – Get a FREE donut! Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Friday November 11th.
Knott’s Berry Farm – Knott’s annual tribute to our Military, past and present, starts November 1st. FREE admission for Veterans or current serving military personnel and one guest with proper I.D. presented at turnstile. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up to six additional tickets for just $17 each! Ends Thanksgiving Day. Go here for more details.
Lowes – All veterans receive the 10% discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.
McCormick & Schmick’s – November 13th veterans can enjoy a complimentary entree from a special menu. Space is limited. Reservations are recommended. For a list of participating locations, please click here. Go here for more details.
National Parks – To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for Veteran’s Day weekend November 11th-13th, 2011. Head on over here to see over 100 national Parks that will be participating in this event.
Olive Garden – All veterans and active duty military are invited to enjoy a FREE entree during regular business hours. ID required. Go here to see menu options and for more details.
Outback Steakhouse – Outback is honoring our Veterans and Active Military with a FREE Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola from November 7th-November 11th in celebration of Veterans Day. The FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola® promotion is open to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identification on November 7-11, 2011: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate, Veteran Identification Card (VIC), Photograph in Uniform or Wearing Uniform.
Sam’s Club – Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes FREE of charge on November 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2011 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Sam’s Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military service may be required.Go here for more information.
Spaghetti Warehouse – On November 11th, everyone can get an 11-cents meal with the coupon on Facebook. Just “like”Spaghetti Warehouse on Facebook and get a serving of lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, or any original recipe spaghetti entree for just 11 cents.
Sport Clips – Get a FREE haircut to active-duty military & veterans. Offer only available at select locations. Contact your local store to verify local participation in this promotion.
Subway – Select Subway locations will offer a FREE six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11th. Call your local store to verify participation in this promotion.
Texas Roadhouse – Veterans can get a free meal on Friday, November 11th. Offer varies by location. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get one free meal from November 11th through November 14th at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. Contact your local store for more details.
Tim Hortons – All US locations are offering a FREE donut to all veterans! Contact your local store for more details.
Uno Chicago Grill – On Friday, November 11th, Uno’s is offering a free entree or individual pizza with a purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value. Offer valid for all military for veterans and active duty military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if your service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service. Head on over here for more details.
Walgreens – Walgreens is offering a discount to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, in recognition of their service and commitment to the country. On November 11, they will receive 15% off eligible store items and 20% off Walgreens and W Brand products with a valid military ID for those on active duty, or proof of service for veterans. This offer is valid at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide. The discount is not valid on prescriptions, cigarettes, dairy products, liquor, phone cards, newspapers, magazines, stamps and gift cards or where otherwise limited by law. The discount also is not valid toward the Prescription Savings Club membership fee.
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)

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