COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — This year, Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and several central Ohio businesses will be offering special deals and discounts to honor and thank members of the U.S. military.
Most deals require a valid military ID or a dine-in purchase. Participation and details can vary by location. Readers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant or business to confirm availability.
Applebee’s
• Free special Veterans Day meal for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11, dine-in only.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
• Receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie when dining in with a valid military ID on Nov. 11. In addition, guests will receive a coupon for a free appetizer to use on a future visit, valid Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Bob Evans
• All veterans and active-duty military can receive a free dine-in meal from a special menu of farm-fresh favorites.
Buffalo Wild Wings
• Ten free boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID, available for dine-in or walk-in orders at GO locations on Nov. 11.
California Pizza Kitchen
• All veterans and active-duty service members in uniform or with a valid ID receive a free meal on Veterans Day. Dine in on Nov. 11 and choose one entrée from a special Veterans Day menu.
Chicken Salad Chick
• Free meal with one side and drink to all veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This offer is valid in-restaurant or drive-thru only at all locations for service members with a valid military ID.
Chili's
• All veterans and active military members can get a free meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at all participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants. The offer is available in-restaurant only for select items.
Denny’s
• Free Original Grand Slam breakfast for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations. To redeem this offer, veterans and active-duty military personnel must present a valid military ID or a DD-214.
Dunkin’
• Free donut for veterans and active military on Nov. 11, while supplies last.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
• Dine-in meals are 20% off, available to all veterans and active-duty military members.
Golden Corral
• Free dine-in “thank you” meal on Military Appreciation Night, for any person who has served in the U.S. military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves) on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to close.
IHOP
• Free red, white and blue pancake combo for veterans and active military on Nov. 11, dine-in from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Logan’s Roadhouse
• On Nov. 11, active-duty military and veterans can receive a free meal from a Veterans Day menu with proof of service. The offer is valid from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for dine-in customers.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
• Menchie's is offering all veterans their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt free on Veterans Day.
Red Robin
• Veterans and military members who dine in enjoy a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger served with bottomless steak fries on Veterans Day.
Sheetz
• On Nov. 11, Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free half-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 offer a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. This offer applies to the $9 car wash option and is available at Sheetz stores with a car wash. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify.
Starbucks
• Veterans, military servicemembers and military spouses can enjoy a free tall, 12-ounce brewed hot or iced coffee. The offer is valid on café and drive-thru orders on Nov. 11 at participating U.S. stores.
Torchy’s Tacos
• Torchy’s is offering a free taco and nonalcoholic beverage to all veterans and active U.S. military members at its locations nationwide. The offer is available on Nov. 11. Veterans and active military members must present a valid military ID or proof of service.
Twin Peaks
• On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free lunch from a select menu between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. A valid military ID is required for these discounts and promotions. Many Twin Peaks locations offer 20% food discounts every day to military veterans and first responders. Some locations also feature additional promotions, including Military Mondays with special offerings.
White Castle
• White Castle is celebrating Veterans Day by offering a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members with ID on Nov. 11. White Castle will also serve its Sliders in specially designed patriotic packaging.
Connell’s Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts
• Veterans and current service members are invited to stop by on Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to receive a complimentary bouquet as a thank-you for their service. Guests are asked to show a valid military ID or veteran card to receive their bouquet.
Great Clips
• On Nov. 11, veterans and active service members can visit any Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card to use at a later date. Non-military customers who get a haircut at Great Clips on Veterans Day will also receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran in their life as a token of thanks. The cards can be redeemed through Dec. 5.
Home Depot
• Active service members, veterans and their spouses enjoy 10% off eligible purchases every day. Participants must register to verify their military status through Home Depot's third-party vendor.
Rack Room Shoes
• Military personnel can present their valid U.S. military ID to receive a 10% discount on in-store purchases every Tuesday and a 20% discount every Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.
Target
• With Target Circle Military Appreciation, customers can get 10% off two storewide purchases. Customers must verify as military personnel, a veteran, or a family member to begin.
Tractor Supply Co.
• Hometown Heroes receive a 10% discount on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To enjoy Hometown Heroes benefits, participants can join Neighbor’s Club and verify their status through ID.me. Current and former military service members and first responders who have enrolled in Neighbor’s Club can verify their Hometown Hero status through ID.me by visiting Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes and clicking “verify.”
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