Veteran’s Day Freebies
Below you’ll find a quick list of all the national and local (to Indiana) Veteran’s Day Freebies for 2020. Please share with your friends and family – and remember to thank all those who have served!
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Participating locations only (please check with your location to see if they are participating). Please note that some locations may require some sort of military or veteran’s ID. All deals are valid on November 11th, 2020 unless otherwise stated.
National Veteran’s Day Freebies
7-11 – free coffee or Big Gulp® with the rewards card
Applebees – free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
Baker’s Square – free Rise & Shine breakfast, for dine-in and pick-up orders only (online orders use promo code VETSRISE)
Bar Louie – free craft burger or flatbread of your choice to all active or retired military, dine-in only
BJ’s Restaurant – All service members can enjoy a complimentary entree up to $14.95, plus a free Dr. Pepper
Ben’s Soft Pretzels – free Jumbo Soft Pretzel
Bibibop Asian Grill – free bowl
Bob Evans – free meals from a menu of seven homestyle favorites
Buffalo Wild Wings – free order of 10 boneless wings and fries
California Pizza Kitchen – free entree
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – free calamari with a purchase
Casey’s General Store – free coffee to all service members, past and present
Chili’s Bar & Grill – free meal from a special menu in-person (Available entrees include Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, and Chicken Cajun Pasta, among others)
Cici’s Pizza – free adult buffet on Veterans Day for veterans and active-duty military
Cracker Barrel – complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake
Dairy Queen – free medium blizzard
Denny’s – free Build Your Own Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all veterans and active service members
Dickey’s BBQ Pit – free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich
Dunkin Doughnuts – free doughnut of choice
Famous Dave’s – free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and a side. Dine-in or To-Go (use promo code VETERAN at checkout)
Fazoli’s – free regular spaghetti or fettuccini alfredo through the app
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – on Veteran’s Day let the cashier know you are current or former military for a free combo meal comp card to use anytime between Nov. 11 – Nov. 30
Frisch’s Big Boy – free meal (up to $10) to all Veterans and active-duty military, available for dine-in, Drive-thru, or carryout
GetGo – free coffee, cappuccino, or fountain beverage of any size. Offer is extended to EMS, firemen, and police.
Golden Corral – free “thank you” meal, pick up a promotion card at participating locations to redeem 11/1/20-5/31/20, active and veterans
Great Clips – free haircuts
Huddle House – free MVP Platter when you dine-in, active military and veterans
IHOP – Free Red, White, and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for veterans and active-duty personnel
Krispy Kreme – free doughnut of choice and a small coffee
Little Caesar’s – free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., receive a free Lunch Combo — four slices of pizza and a 20-ounce drink
Macaroni Grill – Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti for all veterans and active military
McDonald’s (all locations) – free breakfast or lunch sandwich to all veterans and active-duty personnel – all-day
Max & Erma’s – free Best Cheeseburger in America with endless fries, fountain drink, and a chocolate chip cookie
Menchie’s Froyo – first 6 oz. of froyo FREE
Mission BBQ – free sandwich for veterans
Montana Mike’s – free meal
O’Charleys – free meal from the O’Charleys “Veterans Thank You Menu” all-day, dine-in only
Olive Garden – free entree from a special menu
On The Border – Veterans, retired, and active-duty military will receive a free pick-two combo meal. Dine-in only
Outback Steakhouse – free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola, dine-in or to-go (call in for to-go)
Pilot Flying J – free breakfast (including coffee!) from their app, Nov.9-15th
Quaker Steak & Lube – free meal (up to $15) plus a free non-alcoholic beverage
Red Lobster – free appetizer or dessert
Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military personnel with a loyalty card can receive a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries from Nov. 12 through Nov. 30. Offer good for dine-in or takeout.
Rock Bottom – free entree from the Veterans Day Menu.
Shoney’s – All You Care To Eat, freshly-prepared breakfast bar for military from open – 11 am
Smokey Bones – a free dessert from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m
Smoothie King – free, 20 oz smoothie of their choosing
Starbucks – free tall, hot brewed coffee for veterans, active service members, AND their spouses
TCBY – free first 6 oz of frozen yogurt
Texas Roadhouse – pick up a voucher for a free meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of any Texas Roadhouse location, voucher can be redeemed through June 2021.
Wendy’s – free small breakfast combo with a valid military ID from 6:30 am – 10:30 am. No purchase necessary
White Castle – free Combo Meal (#1-#6) or a free Breakfast Combo Meal to any veteran or other military members who come in on Veterans Day
Central Indiana Area Veteran’s Day Freebies
1000 Degree Pizza (Mt. Summit) – free lunch from 11 am – 2 pm (will include an 8″ pizza & a soft drink), dine-in or carry-out
Arni’s – free entree up to $10, dine-in only
Bandana’s BBQ – free Budget Buster meal (3oz. of our signature BBQ served with one piece of Garlic Bread and your choice of two sides)
Bru Burger Bar (Carmel) – free meal
Chick-Fil-A (Muncie) – free sandwich
Chick-Fil-A (Noblesville) – free entree from 6:30 am – 9 on
City Barbeque – a free sandwich platter, includes two sides and a regular drink. Any eligible customers who’d prefer to wait to receive their complimentary meal can get a free meal voucher that’s redeemable through mid–2021. Vouchers are available for pickup on Veterans Day only
Crew Carwash – 35 Indiana locations will be offering a free basic car wash to all past and present service members
Drake’s Keystone – Veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary meal, dine-in only
Good’s Candy Shop (Anderson) – free cones for veterans from 5 pm – 8 pm
IKEA Fishers – free meatball entrée and a can of soda in the IKEA Fishers Bistro from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
Indianapolis Zoo – all current and former members of the military are admitted free on Veterans Day
Jack’s Donuts – free 16 oz. coffee and regular-priced doughnut
Joella’s Hot Chicken – a free meal consisting of two Jumbo Tenders, a made-from-scratch Southern side, a Dippin’ sauce, and a drink for veterans, active-duty military, and reserves
Kolache Factory – free breakfast of one free kolache (and kind) and one cup of any sized brewed coffee, in-store or curbside (not valid for online ordering)
Mike’s Carwash — free basic carwash on Veterans Day
O’Charley’s Indiana – free entree from a select menu (options includes Famous Chicken Tenders & Fries, Honey-Drizzled Southern-Fried Chicken, Chopped Steak, Peach Chutney Chicken, and Chicken Pot Pie)
Papa Pepperoni (Middletown) – free order of breadsticks or garlic, no purchase necessary
Red Apple Cafe (Muncie) – free breakfast or lunch meal from 6:15 am – 7 pm, dine-in only
Rooster’s Kitchen – free appetizer for your table Sport’s Clips Haircuts of Indianapolis – free haircuts
The Caffeinery (Muncie) – free 12 oz. drip coffee
The Edge formerly Edgewood Golf and Dining (Anderson) – Veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary meal
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis – free day pass for families in the Greater Indianapolis area
Other freebies for veterans
Indiana State Park – free entrance for all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veteran’s Day
National Parks – free lifetime access to all National Parks
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