FREE FOOD
Applebees — All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu on Veterans Day.
Chili’s — Veterans and service members can dine for free from a special six item menu on Veterans Day.
Golden Corral — Military Appreciation Monday includes a free dinner, Nov. 11, from 5-9 p.m. for military retirees, veterans, and current serv ce members.
Famous Dave’s — Offers for free or discounted meals on Veterans Day vary by location.
Hooters — All veterans and service members get 10 free wings with the purchase of a drink.
Krispy Kreme — A free donut is available for all service members, retirees and veterans.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — Participating restaurants are offering a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu on a space available basis. Online reservations are highly recommended.
Outback Steakhouse — Outback will offer veterans and military a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage
Subway Restaurants — Free six inch sub or flatbread available to military vets on Veterans Day.
Texas Roadhouse — Free meals available to veterans from opening until 4 p.m. on Veterans Day.
T.G.I. Friday’s — Veterans and service members can buy one meal and get another free.
UNO Chicago Grill — Offering a 19.43% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages to vets and military. The chain explains that 1943 was the year UNO invented the deep dish pizza.
Abuelo’s Mexican Food — Offers vary by region.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants — Special offers for vets on Veterans Day.
RETAIL DEALS
Amazon.com — A free downloadable MP3 album includes 12 songs performed by military bands and
ensembles from now through Veterans Day.
The Dollar General — Veterans, service members and their immediate families can receive a 10% discount with a Veterans Day coupon.
Home Depot — Offers a 10% discount to all veterans on Veterans Day. Home Depot offers a 10% discount year round to active duty military and retirees.
Lowe’s — All veterans receive the 10% discount for purchases of up to $5,000. A 10% discount is available year round to active duty military and retirees.
Sam’s Club — Sam’s Club will give away collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans who need them.
Seven Eleven — On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., veterans can get a free small Slurpee.
Cabela’s Outdoor Store — Employee discounts are being offered to all veterans, active duty military and reserve component troops, along with law enforcement, fire and emergency management personnel. Discounts vary from 5-50 %, depending on item.
Build A Bear Workshop — Members of the armed services, including the Coast Guard and ROTC, receive a 20% discount on any one transaction at the workshop.
Fashion Bug — Offering 20 percent off all plus size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.
Sports Clips Haircuts — Offering free haircuts to active military and veterans.
Applebee’s — Free meal Nov. 11. Last year, Applebee’s served over one million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Bbeverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at http://applebees.com.
Restaurant chains advise calling ahead to specific locations, because they warn that not all franchises honor the specials offered by their parent organizations.
Proof of Military Service — Most companies require some form of military ID, including a U.S. Uniform Services ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Photograph in uniform, be wearing uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214 discharge paperwork, or other form of identification.
Other restaurants and companies may only require a photo of you in uniform, or go by the honor system.
Participation — Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation.
Information from Town of Trumbull website; trumbull-ct.gov.