It’s National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. Here are some deals to help you celebrate
9 November 2023
(WHTM/NEXSTAR) – Each year on Veterans Day, Americans honor the service and sacrifices of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show appreciation, restaurants across the country will also be offering free and discounted meals for both veterans and active duty military members.
Here are just a few of the many restaurant chains offering deals in the coming days.
Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty military can receive a free dine-in meal from a special menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, along with a $5 “Bounce Back” card to put toward a future meal in the following weeks. Proof of military service is required. Click here for more info.
Buffalo Wild Wings: In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active duty military dining in at Buffalo Wild Wings can redeem a free order of 10 boneless wings (and fries) on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service is required.
Chili’s: Veterans and active duty members can receive one of four select entrées for free on Nov. 11 while dining in. Click here for details.
Denny’s: Veterans or active military who dine at a participating Denny’s between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Nov. 10 can get a free Grand Slam breakfast by presenting a valid military ID.
Dunkin’: Participating Dunkin’ locations are giving veterans and active military a free doughnut of their choice on Nov. 11. No ID or proof of service is required.
Hooters: Veterans or active service members who dine in at Hooters on Nov. 11 and purchase any beverage can choose one of five free entrees from a special menu. Proof of military service is required.
IHOP: Veterans and active duty military members who dine-in at the International House(s) of Pancakes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 11 can get a free stack of Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes. Proof of military service is required.
Krispy Kreme: On Nov. 11, veterans and active military members can visit Krispy Kreme for a free doughnut and a free small coffee, no other purchase necessary. Proof of military service is not required, a representative for Krispy Kreme tells Nexstar.
Red Robin: Bring your proof of service to Red Robin on Nov. 11 for a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and endless steak fries. The deal is available for dine-in guests only.
Starbucks: Starbucks is giving veterans, active duty service members and military spouses a free tall coffee — hot or iced — on Nov. 11, 2023. No ID or proof of service is required.
Looking for additional deals? Military.com and The American Legion have confirmed additional free meals and discounts at plenty of popular national chains. Be sure to call ahead at your favorites to confirm whether your local restaurants are participating.