Veteran's Day Free Deals & Discounts

In honor of the many brave mean and women who have proudly served our country many retailers will be offering freebies and discounts to Active Duty and Veteran military members.  Please note, many of these offers require proof of military service so you will want to make sure you've got your valid military i.d. with you just in case you need it.

A huge thanks to Tamona's Tips, Military Wives Saving and Mission: to Save for rounding up these deals.

• 7-Eleven – FREE Slurpee on Sunday 11/11 from 11AM-7PM
• Applebee's Veteran's Day Free Meal - Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Veteran's will receive one free meal from the Applebee's Veteran's Day Menu for any person who has ever served in the U.S. military or is on current active duty. To receive your free meal, visit your local Applebee's and provide proof of military service. Examples include a U.S. Uniform Service ID card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings statement, photograph in uniform, a veterans organization card such as American Legion or VFW, a DD214, or come in uniform. Check your local Applebee's for participation. Dine in only, beverage and gratuity not included.
• BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Veteran's Day Freebies- Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Veterans and active duty military personnel will receive a free lunch entree or one-topping mini or individual pizza.
• Bar Louie Free Veteran's Day Lunch or Dinner - Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Monday, November 12, 2012 - Veterans and active duty personnel can choose any meal on their menu $11 or less absolutely free. These meals are dine in only. Beverages and gratuity are not included. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers. Must provide proof of military service.
• Big Lots 10% Veteran's Discount - Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Veterans and active duty personnel will receive a 10% discount on regular price and clearance items. Participants must provide military identification.
• California Pizza Kitchen -  FREE pizza and drink on Sunday 11/11 AND Monday 11/12
•  Champps Americana - FREE burger on Sunday Monday 11/12
• Chilli’s – FREE entree on Sunday 11/11 from 11AM-5PM 
• Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse - FREE meal with coupon on Monday 11/12
• Denny’s Free Pancakes- FREE all you can eat pancakes on Monday 11/12 6AM-2PM
• Famous Dave’s - FREE or Discounted Meals on Sunday 11/11
• Einstein Bros Bagels- Get FREE bagel and shmear on Sunday 11/11
• Foot Locker 20% off Veteran's Discount - Ongoing - Veterans can sign up online and receive a 20% discount. More details from the website include:
• Everyday Foot Locker Discounts Nationwide: 20% OFF at Foot Locker and special discounts at other major brand retailers nationwide -- to thank you for your service 365 days a year.
• Online Discount Access: At checkout on FootLocker.com when you enter your member ID -- sent to your email box when you sign up now.
• In Store Discounts: Show your own personalized Veterans Advantage ID Card at Foot Locker store checkout - nationally recognized at thousands of other locations.
• Your 60-page Benefits Directory, which includes a network of nationally recognized benefits and discounts: Your complete benefits package - including more on your Foot Locker discount, and many more leading corporations - also sent directly to you by First Class Mail. Discounts include United Airlines, Dell, Amtrak, Wendy's, Greyhound, Overstock.com, Target.com, Ford, Verizon Wireless and many more.
• Live Support by Phone and Email: Special toll-free number and online help for membership assistance.
• Family bonus: Enroll up to 4 family members at HALF PRICE- a $120 value!
• Valuable Benefit Coverage: Receive $800 in benefits coverage, including a discount drug plan and $55,000 in travel and accident insurance, all included at no extra charge for Veterans Advantage members.
• $25 Gift Card for Full Membership: A bonus just for being a Veterans Advantage Member. Other special offers available here.
• Golden Corral Veteran's Day Free Meal - Monday, November 12, 2012 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - One free meal for any person who has ever served in the U.S. military or is on current active duty. To receive your free meal, visit any Golden Corral location. No identification is required.
• Home Depot Veteran's Discount - Home Depot offers and an ongoing 10% Veteran's discount.

  The Home Depot offers a year-round, 10 percent discount, up to a $500 maximum, at our U.S. stores to all active duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. We offer this discount to thank them for their outstanding service to this nation and to help make their homes more comfortable and safe. Customers requesting the discount should   present a valid military ID.In addition, a 10 percent discount is also offered in recognition of Memorial Day,    Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day at all U.S. Home Depot stores for all other military veterans.

• Hooter's Veteran's Day Free Wing Special - Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Hooter's will give 10 boneless wings to any veterans or active military personnel. Participants must provide proof and MUST purchase a drink.
• Hyvee Free Veteran's Day Breakfast - Monday, November 12, 2012 - Veterans and active duty personnel can go into any Hyvee store with in-store dining and receive a free breakfast from the breakfast buffet. You must call Hyvee to confirm participation.
• Krispy Kreme – FREE Donut (they do this every year)
• Lone Star Steakhouse - FREE entree on Monday 11/12
• Longhorn Steakhouse – FREE Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic drink on Sunday 11/11
• Max & Erma’s - FREE Cheeseburger Combo on Sunday 11/11
• McCormick’s and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants - FREE lunch or dinner on Sunday 11/11
•  Olive Garden - FREE entree on Sunday 11/11
• On the Border - FREE entree (up to $10) on Monday 11/12 – 11/30.
• Outback Steakhouse - FREE Bloomin’ Onions and Coca-Cola Nov 7 – Nov 11
• Shoney’s – BOGO Free Deal
• Red Lobster – FREE Appetizer on Sunday 11/11
• Red Robin - Free Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries Monday 11/12
•  Sizzler’s - FREE lunch till 4PM on Monday 11/12
•  Subway - FREE six” sub or flatbread sandwich on Sunday 11/11 at participating locations (I strongly suggest you call first on this one)
• Texas Roadhouse - FREE Lunch and non-alcoholic drink on Monday 11/12
• T.G.I. Friday’s - FREE lunch on Monday 11/12
• Tim Horton's Veteran's Day Free Donuts - Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is giving all active and inactive U.S. military veterans a free donut in an effort to thank them for their service and dedication to their country. No purchase is necessary. Veterans need to either be in uniform or show their military ID when they visit a Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop.
• Travel Centers of America - FREE meal to CDL drivers (Veterans) up to $15 on Sunday 11/11