NORTH CAROLINA -- Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day and while many of us know a veteran we can thank personally, these restaurants and stores are thanking service members in their own way.

FOOD

Applebee’s:

A choice of seven different meals on the house (beverages and gratuity not included).

Bob Evans

10 percent off for active and retired military

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Military get 10 percent off

Buffalo Wild Wings

Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of small boneless wings or pasta, with a beverage, when dining in.

California Pizza Kitchen

Free pizza, salad, or pasta with a beverage from a special Veterans Day Menu with military I.D. or proof of service

Chili’s

Choose a free entrée from special Veterans Day Menu

Cracker Barrel

Complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a Pumpkin Pie Latte

Dunkin'

Free donut with no purchase.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Free combo meal card for veterans and active duty personnel, valid through November 30.

Friendly’s

Free Veterans Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner with military I.D. or honorable discharge card

Golden Corral:

A “thank you” dinner and fundraiser will take place on Monday, November 11, and veterans and active-duty military are welcomed to a free buffet and beverage.

iHOP

Free breakfast combo or free stack of Red, White, and Blueberry pancakes

Little Caesars:

Free $5 Hot-N-Ready lunch combo

O’Charley’s

Free meal from Veterans Day Thank You Menu with military I.D. different locations have different offers.

Olive Garden

Free entrée with unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks for Vets and active duty service members

Outback Steakhouse:

Friday, November 8 through Monday, November 11, active military, veterans, police officers and firefighters with valid state or federal identification get 20 percent off. 

Red Robin

Free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of service

Smoothie King

Free 20 ounce smoothie with proof of service

Starbucks

Free tall brewed coffee

Texas Roadhouse

Free meal from a special menu for active, retired, and former military

Wild Wings Cafe

Get any six wings or nuggets in your favorite sauce for free.

Yard House

Free appetizer for Veterans and active duty

Zoe’s Kitchen

10 percent off with valid I.D.

 

RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT

Academy Sports + Outdoors

10 percent off your entire purchase now through November 11, in stores and online

Amazon

Veterans and active military can get a year long Prime subscription for $79

AT&T:

Qualified active-duty military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, and spouses of active-duty and deceased service personnel can get 15 percent off.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade

10 free tokens with military I.D. at the door

Dave & Buster’s

20 percent off food and games for military and first responders for themselves and up to four guests

Ford

Military appreciation program gives cash back to active military and recent veterans 

Good Year Auto Service

Free car care check and tire installation from November 8 through November 11.

Great Clips

Current military members are veterans can get a free haircut on November 11 or a card to use through December 31.

Home Depot:

Year-round 10 percent discount for active duty personnel, reservists, retired, or disabled veterans and immediate dependents. Valid military required.

Jo-Ann Fabric:

10 percent discount for military service members and their families year round.

Lowe’s:

10 percent off eligible purchases every day to active military personnel and veterans. 

North Carolina Zoo

Free entry for military personnel with I.D. and two dollars off for up to six accompanying guests November 9 through November 17.

Publix

10 percent discount on groceries with valid I.D.

Rack Room Shoes:

10 percent military discount on Veterans Day and every Tuesday.

Sport Clips

Free haircut service for veterans and service members.

Target

10 percent discount on an in-store or online purchase.

T-Mobile:

T-Mobile offers a discount for military year-round

Verizon:

Verizon offers discounted plans to military year-round

 

 

Info from Offers.com and usveteransmagazine.com