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Veterans Day 2025 discounts and deals

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Marcia Straub
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SOURCE: Marcia Straub
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Updated: 2:35 PM CST Nov 4, 2025
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Veterans Day 2025 discounts and deals
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Updated: 2:35 PM CST Nov 4, 2025
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As the nation marks Veterans Day on Nov. 11, businesses and organizations are offering discounts to thank service members for their contributions. Here are some of the top deals:

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Applebee's
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Applebee's

Veteran and active-duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11 at participating locations. Dine-in only.

The Brass Tap
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The Brass Tap

At participating locations, veterans and active military can receive a free burger and fries on Nov. 11. Not valid with any other offer, discount, promotion or purchase of gift cards. Tax, alcohol and gratuity not included.

Bob Evans
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Bob Evans

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. Dine-in only.

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Chili's
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Chili's

Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal on Nov. 11 at all participating restaurants. Available in-restaurant only for select items. Military ID required to redeem offer.

Circle K gas station
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Circle K

On Nov. 11, veterans get one free medium hot or iced coffee. The one-day-only offer is available at participating U.S. locations, and customers can redeem it by showing a valid military ID at purchase.

The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store logo is displayed on a large rooftop sign in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, on August 22, 2025.
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Cracker Barrel

On Nov. 11, veterans get one free medium hot or iced coffee. The one-day-only offer is available at participating U.S. locations, and customers can redeem theirs by showing a valid military ID at purchase.

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Denny's

Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive a free Original Grand Slam at on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon. Must show a valid Military ID or DD214.

Washington DC, Union Station, food court, Einstein Bros Bagels.
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Einstein Bros Bagels

Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) on Nov. 11. Guests can enjoy their complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online using code FREECOFFEE. No purchase is required.

Firehouse Subs
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Firehouse Subs

On Nov. 11, active-duty military personnel and veterans can enjoy any size sub and receive a second sub for free with a valid military ID.

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Lansing, Kansas. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers creates fresh, made-to-order food.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Veterans and active military personnel who visit on Nov. 11 will receive a free Combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through Dec. 31, 2025.

Golden Corral
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Golden Corral

is hosting its Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to close. This includes a free "thank you" meal when dining in.

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Great Clips

On Nov. 11, veterans and active military service members can go to any U.S. salon and get a free haircut or a card for a free haircut that can be redeemed during a future visit.

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The In-n-Out logo is displayed on the front of an In-n-Out restaurant on Oct. 28, 2021 in Pleasant Hill, California.
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In-N-Out

On Nov. 11, veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard receive a complimentary meal, including any burger, fries, and beverage on In-N-Out Burger's menu. Present proof of military service.

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Kohl's

Active-duty military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members receive 30% off their purchase, in-store only, on Nov. 10 and 11. Some exclusions apply.

Yellowstone
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National Parks

On Nov. 11, get free admission to all sites that charge an entrance fee.

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Ninety Nine Restaurant
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Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

On Nov. 11, from opening until 4 p.m., veterans and active-duty military members who present a valid military ID will receive a free lunch entrée from the Veterans Day Menu with an adult entrée purchase.

The Olive Garden logo is seen at the restaurant near Bloomsburg.
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Olive Garden

On Nov. 11, Olive Garden will offer each veteran and current member of the military who dines in a free entrée from a special menu. Simply show proof of military service.

Outback Steakhouse
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Outback Steakhouse

Outback is offering a free Aussie 3-Course Meal with a valid military ID when dining in on Nov. 10 and 11 (select entrées only).

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The Chocolate (from left), Lavender, and AB&J Acai Bowls from Rise Up food truck Monday Oct. 10, 2016.
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Playa Bowls

Playa Bowls is offering free bowls for all veterans, active-duty, and retired military personnel with a valid ID on Nov. 11, at participating locations nationwide.

Publix
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Publix

Veterans and active military personnel get 10% off on groceries on Nov. 11. This offer excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, and money services. Valid for in-store purchases only.

Inside the Rack Room Shoes Pearland store.
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Rack Room Shoes

Military personnel and their dependents get a 20% discount on their entire purchase at in store on Nov. 11.

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Red Robin
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Red Robin

Veterans and active-duty military guests can enjoy a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Side when dining in at participating restaurants on Nov. 11.

Sheetz
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Sheetz

On Nov. 11, Sheetz invites all veterans and active-duty military personnel to enjoy a free half-size turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 800-plus store locations. The offer includes extras and add-ons to the sub.

Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military. This offer only applies to the $9 car wash option and is only available at Sheetz stores that have a car wash. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify.

SportClips
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Sport Clips

On Nov. 11, participating locations will provide free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members.

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Starbucks

is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee (hot or iced) for veterans, military service members, and military spouses at participating U.S. stores and licensed locations on Nov. 11.

Target
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Target

is offering a 10% military discount through Nov. 11 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions, in-store or online.

Exterior of the Glenmont Tractor Supply Company store on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Glenmont, N.Y.
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Tractor Supply Co.

Active-duty military and veterans receive a 10% discount on Nov. 11.

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A White Castle storefront is shown in this file photo.
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White Castle

Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal when dining at a participating restaurant on Nov. 11.

Walgreens
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Walgreens

From Nov. 8 through 11, veterans, military and their families will receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide. Restrictions may apply.

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