We cover a lot of national holidays in an effort to bring you free food deals from your favorite chains. Some events, like National Sandwich Day, have a handful of participating restaurants. But others, like Veterans Day, get mass participation.
Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11, and a huge number of popular restaurant chains are saluting veterans with BOGO offers, limited-time discounts, and genuinely free giveaways. We’ve scanned the market for everything on offer to provide you with a standout selection of promotions.
Check out our favorites Veterans Day deals below:
Veterans Day 2026 food deals
7 Brew
Veterans get 50% off any drink all day on Nov. 11 with valid military ID.
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off dine-in orders on Nov. 11 with ID.
Applebee’s
Veterans and active military get a free full-size entrée from a select menu when dining in on Nov. 11, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card valid through Nov. 29.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Veterans and active personnel get a free All-American Burger with cheese and a side on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (dine-in only with ID).
Baya Bar
Veterans and active-duty military get a free smoothie in-store on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Current and former military members dining in on Nov. 11 get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.
Blaze Pizza
Veterans and active-duty military get a free one-topping pizza at participating locations on Nov. 11.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos
Veterans and active personnel get a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl on Nov. 11 when ordering in-store with ID.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Veterans and active military get 10 free boneless wings and fries for dine-in with proof of service, or at B-Dubs GO walk-up counters with a $5 minimum spend.
California Pizza Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée and drink from a special prix fixe menu on Nov. 11, plus a BOGO pizza, pasta, or salad card redeemable Nov. 12-25.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty service members get a free appetizer or dessert at dine-in on Nov. 11.
Chili’s
Veterans and active-duty military get a free select entrée for dine-in on Nov. 11.
Condado Tacos
Veterans get a free taco with the purchase of any taco of equal or greater value on Nov. 11 with ID.
Cracker Barrel
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Sunrise Pancake Special on Nov. 11 with ID.
Dave & Buster’s
Veterans and active military get free unlimited non-redemption gameplay, a free dessert with an entrée purchase, and their everyday 15% food/beverage discount on Nov. 11. All guests get 50% off arcade games.
Denny’s
Active, non-active, and retired military get a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon (dine-in only with military ID or DD-214).
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Veterans and active-duty personnel get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich on Nov. 11 for dine-in or carryout with ID.
Dog Haus
Veterans get a free entrée on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) and a bagel with shmear on Nov. 11 when ordering in-bakery.
Fazoli’s
Veterans and active military get a free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce on Nov. 11 with promo code VET26 at the counter (no purchase necessary).
Firehouse Subs
Veterans and active-duty military get a BOGO free sub (any size) in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.
Ford’s Garage
Veterans and active-duty military get a free American Standard Burger or up to $16 off any entrée for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Veterans and current military visiting on Nov. 11 receive a free meal card for any Freddy’s Combo, redeemable through Nov. 25.
Golden Corral
Active-duty military, retirees, and veterans get a free dinner buffet and drink on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to close (no ID required).
Good Times
Active and retired military get a free Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo in-store or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11 with ID.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Military members get 25% off dine-in orders on Nov. 11 with ID (up from their standard 15% discount).
Grumpy’s Restaurant
Veterans and active-duty military get 25% off their check on Nov. 11 with ID.
Hard Rock Cafe
Active and retired military get a free Classic Smashed Burger on Nov. 11 with ID, which stacks with their regular 15% military discount.
Hawaiian Bros
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Classic Plate Lunch on Nov. 11 with ID.
Honey Dew
Veterans get a free coffee in any size on Nov. 11.
Hooters
Active and retired military get a free meal from a select menu with any beverage purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in only with ID).
Hot Dog on a Stick
Veterans and active-duty military get a free 16-ounce Original Lemonade on Nov. 11 with ID.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Veterans and active-duty military get a free select entrée (10 wings, fish and chips, steakburger, or chicken sandwich) for dine-in on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
IHOP
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (dine-in only with proof of service).
In-N-Out
Veterans, active-duty military, Reserves, and National Guard get a free meal (any burger, fries, and drink) on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
Juice It Up!
Veterans and active-duty military get a free medium Classic Smoothie in-store on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
Kona Grill
Veterans, active military, first responders, and Gold Star families get a free entrée with any starter purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in only).
Krispy Kreme
Veterans and active-duty military get a free small coffee (hot or iced) and any doughnut in-shop or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11.
Little Caesars
Veterans and active-duty military get a free 4-slice Detroit-Style Deep Dish Lunch Combo with a 20-oz Pepsi on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proof of service.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off their meal plus a free appetizer or dessert with any adult entrée purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in or call-in).
MOD Pizza
Veterans and active-duty military get 50% off any regular-size pizza or salad in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.
Native Grill & Wings
Veterans and active-duty military get a free select meal (wings combo, burger, or chicken sandwich with fries) for dine-in on Nov. 11 with proof of service.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch entrée from a select menu with the purchase of another entrée on Nov. 11 from open to 4 p.m. (dine-in with ID).
Noodles & Company
Rewards members get 50% off a second ramen bowl through Nov. 14 in the app.
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.
Olive Garden
Veterans and active-duty military dining in on Nov. 11 get a free select entrée, including unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.
Outback Steakhouse
Veterans and active service members get a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola or draft beer on Nov. 10 and 11 (no ID required). Rewards members also score a free future Hero’s Meal voucher redeemable Nov. 16, 2026 – May 2, 2027.
Paris Baguette
All customers get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Nov. 11 (no ID required).
Peter Piper Pizza
Veterans and active-duty service members get a 10% discount with ID.
PJ’s Coffee
Veterans and active-duty military get a free 16-ounce hot coffee or cold brew in-store on Nov. 11.
Playa Bowls
Veterans and military personnel get 50% off any bowl on Nov. 11 with ID.
Raising Canes
Through the Hero Discount Program, active and retired military members, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and their families get 10% off their entire purchase when they mention the program at the register.
Red Robin
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11 for dine-in with ID.
Ruby Tuesday
Veterans, active-duty military, Reserves, and National Guard get a free Everyday Fresh Meal on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.
Shake Shack
Veterans and active-duty military get a free single ShackBurger in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.
Sheetz
Veterans and active-duty military get a free half-turkey sub and regular fountain drink on Nov. 11, plus a free car wash at participating locations.
Smashburger
Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American Single Smash or Americana Big Dog in-restaurant on Nov. 11 with ID.
Smoothie King
Veterans and active-duty military get a free 20-ounce smoothie on Nov. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. with ID.
Taco John’s
Military rewards members get a free small Beef Crispy or Softshell Taco Combo in the mobile app on Nov. 11.
TCBY
Veterans get their first 6 ounces of froyo free on Nov. 11 with ID.
TGI Fridays
Veterans get a free select meal on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for dine-in with ID.
Twin Peaks
Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from a select 5-item menu on Nov. 11 for dine-in.
Wendy’s
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Dave’s Single in-store or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11 with ID (no purchase necessary).
Whataburger
Veterans and active-duty military get a free breakfast Taquito until 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 with ID (dine-in or drive-thru only; excludes app orders).
White Castle
Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual or breakfast combo meal for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.
Yard House
Veterans and active-duty military get a free appetizer for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.
