November 10, 2014 | Posted in:Special Offers
Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11, 2014 and businesses across Central Florida and the nation are taking a moment to say thanks. Please check the dates and details listed with each offer, some offers are valid for more than one day or require a stop into the business for a promo card to be redeemed at a later date. Please note that links will take you to the website with full offer details. In most cases, Veteran’s form of ID or Active duty military ID is required to receive special offers.
A very special thank you to all veterans and active duty military for your service to our country!
Central Florida Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals and Offers (2014)
Applebees: Free Meal
On Tuesday, November 11th, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform.
Bar Louie: Free Lunch or Dinner
From open to close Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th every Bar Louie location across the country will offer veterans and military personnel a free meal up to a $12 value when they show valid military I.D. or other proof of service.
Baskin-Robbins donates 10 cents to USO from each ice cream scoop sold 11/11/2014!
Baskin-Robbins will donate 10 cents from each ice cream scoop sold in its U.S. locations on November 11, 2014 to the United Service Organizations (USO), in honor of U.S. troops, military families and veterans.** Baskin-Robbins’support is part of the USO’s “Every Moment Counts” campaign, which calls on Americans to honor and create special moments for troops and their families, who make daily sacrifices as they serve.
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse: Free Lunch
Complimentary lunch entree, up to $9.95 value. Offer valid to all active duty military and veterans, with proof of service.
Bob Evans: Free (All you can eat) Pancakes
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy free, all you can eat pancakes.
California Pizza Kitchen: Free meal
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active military are invited to enjoy a complimentary entrée from a special Veteran’s Day Menu (dine-in only) at all participating California Pizza Kitchen restaurants in the U.S. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service. Offer valid at participating CPK restaurants, excluding Guam, airport, stadium and university locations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Complimentary Appetizer
November 8 -11, 2014
Complimentary appetizer, no purchase necessary for military personnel in uniform or w/Military ID.
Chili’s – Free Meal on Veterans Day
Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals during the dinner hour, or any lunch combo during lunch. Offer only available at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
On Tuesday, veterans get a free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert, or if you’re not a vet, if you buy the dessert or other retail items, 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the USO. Along with the complimentary dessert for veterans, Cracker Barrel guests may purchase the Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake on Nov. 11, or select retail items from the Red, White & Blue collection from Nov. 1-11, and 10 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the USO.
CraftWorks Restaurants offers free beer for Veterans (Big River Grille, Lake Buena Vista and A1A Ale Works, St, Augustine)
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active military personnel can show their valid military-issued identification card with their rank and service branch or come dressed in uniform to receive their complimentary craft beer or appetizer. To locate the nearest restaurant, veterans can visit www.craftworksrestaurants.com.
Denny’s Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Nov. 11, 2014. All active, inactive and retired military personnel are invited to stop by participating locations for a free Build Your Own Grand Slam® on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to noon. Offer available in participating locations nationwide.
Einstein Bagels Free Bagel and Shmear
This Veterans Day from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all active, inactive and retired military personnel are invited to receive a Free Signature or Classic Bagel and Shmear, or any other topping, and no purchase is necessary.
East Coast Wings & Grill: Free Appetizer or dessert
Offering veterans a free appetizer (excluding items off of the Sharables section of the menu) or a free dessert of their choice. The offer is valid at all East Coast Wings & Grill locations nationwide and the veteran must present a valid id in order to take advantage of the promotion.
Golden Corral: Free Meal
On Monday, November 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., all Golden Corral locations in Florida (and Atlanta) will offer a complimentary buffet meal and beverage to veterans and active duty military. Last year, Golden Corral served more than 30,000 veteran free meals. Please visit goldencorral.com/military/ for more information.
Hooters: Free Meal
Tuesday, Nov. 11, Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a free meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country.
IHOP® Restaurants: Free Red, White and Blue Pancakes
Valid to Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2014, at participating IHOP Restaurants around the nation. IHOP will be honoring the brave men and women who have served, or are serving, in the United States Military by offering them free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Red, White and Blue pancakes, a patriotic twist on a classic IHOP restaurant favorite, features world famous Buttermilk Pancakes with blueberry and strawberry toppings and whipped cream.
Krispy Kreme: Free Doughnut & Coffee
Offering a free doughnut and coffee to all those served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform. Only at participating locations.
Little Caesars: Free Crazy Bread
All United States armed forces veterans and active military members get a free order of Crazy Bread® with proof of military status at participating stores nationwide this Veterans Day, 11/11/14.
Longhorn Steakhouse: Free Texas Tonion and beverage
Enjoy a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage with proof of service on Veterans Day. Offer valid for veterans and current service members, show a valid ID.
McCormick and Schmick’s: Free Entree 11/9/2014
Enjoy a complimentary entree from special menu on Sunday, November 9th, 2014- . All veterans must show official verification. Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant. No to-go orders permitted. Choose from: Salmon Rigatoni, Buttermilk Fried Shrimp, Cedar Planked or Grilled Salmon, Blackened Chicken Fettuccine, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Cashew Crusted Tilapia, Tender Beef Medallions, Romano Chicken Chopped Salad, or McCormick’s Cheeseburger.
Menchie’s: Free Frozen Yogurt
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 Veterans and active duty personnel get a free (up to) 6 oz. frozen yogurt. Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.
Panera Bread: Free You Pick Two Combo
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 Veterans and active duty personnel get a a free “You Pick Two Combo” Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.
Olive Garden: Free Meal
All veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day. Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
Outback Steakhouse is proud to serve those who serve our country this Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, Outback is honoring all active and retired military personnel with a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Beverage. Plus, to show continued support, Outback is offering all Military Mates, including active or retired military personnel and their families, 15% off their entire check from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31 with a valid ID at participating restaurants.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park Discount
All veterans and military active duty will receive 10% off their purchase on November 11, 2014in honor of their service.
Red Lobster: Free Appetizer & drink
From Monday, Nov. 10 through Thursday, Nov. 13, Red Lobster will be thanking veterans, active duty, active serving military and reservists with a free select appetizer, including the new crispy shrimp lettuce wraps or several other options.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: Free Burger
In honor of Veterans Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will offer a FREE Red’s Tavern Double® burger with Bottomless Steak Fries®* to all veterans and active duty military guests on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at participating restaurants.
Smokey Bones: Free Entree
Free entree to all veterans and active duty military guests on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Choices include 1/2 lb. Premium Burger, Chicken Fingers, Nutty Chicken Salad, Pulled Pork Platter, Tomato Basil Cavatappi.
Starbucks: Free Coffee
Veterans, active duty military and military spouses get a free tall (12 oz.) brewed coffee at Starbucks on Veterans Day.
Texas Roadhouse: Free Lunch
Select from a free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides no November 11th, 2013. Free Lunch (includes choice of Coca-Cola product, Iced Tea/Sweet Tea or coffee) Choose from: 6 oz. Sirloin Steak with two sides, Country Fried Chicken with two sides, Country Fried Sirloin with two sides, Pulled Pork Dinner with two sides, Grilled Pork Chop (Single) with two sides, All-American Cheeseburger with fries, BBQ Chicken Sandwich with fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries, Grilled Chicken Salad, or Chicken Critter Salad.
TGI Fridays: Free Lunch
Veterans and active duty military service members are invited have lunch on T.G.I Friday’s this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Travel Centers of America: Free Meal
On Veterans Day, November 11, all CDL drivers who are Military Veterans eat FREE at participating full-service restaurants with proof of service. Must present valid ID.
Village Inn: Free Stack of Pancakes, Belgian Waffle or French Toast
Veterans Day, November 11, 2014 get is offering a choice of free pancakes, Belgian waffle or French toast. Offer valid to veterans and active military. No coupon or purchase necessary; at participating locations.
WaWa: Free Coffee
Wawa Inc. will offer free coffee of any size to veterans, active military members and their families, all day. The giveaway will take place on November 11, 2014, at all of Wawa’s more than 650 convenience stores throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida.
Central Florida Retailers with Veterans Day Offers (2014)
7-Eleven
Retired and active military members can stop by participating 7-Eleven stores and receive a free car wash. Offer valid only at locations that operate car washes.
Bed and Breakfasts Come Together to Salute Our Heroes.
A free night stay on Veterans & Remembrance Day. What started with one innkeeper’s act of paying it forward, has turned into hundreds of inns across North America banding together for a great cause and providing complimentary stays in commemoration of Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. For a full list of inns offering free rooms and discounts to military personnel this Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and beyond, visit http://www.BnBFinder.com/military.
Bed Bath and Beyond – Bed Bath and Beyond is offering veterans 20% off their entire purchase on Nov. 8-11th, 204. This is good for active duty, DoD, reserves, guard, retirees, veterans, and military spouses.
Big Lots
10% off your entire purchase. Offer available to active duty, Guard/Reserve, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members, with valid ID. Call ahead to verify.
Walt Disney World
Disney is offering new military discounts and deals for 2014 and beyond!
Enterprise Holdings Honors Active Duty Military and Veterans Throughout November
Enterprise Car Sales is offering a special 24-month/24,000-mile powertrain limited warranty on each vehicle purchased by an active member of the United States military or a U.S. veteran this month. Enterprise Car Sales is an affiliated service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. See full details here.
Food Lion 10% discount
In honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent discount to active, retired and honorably discharged military personnel to show their support and appreciation for those who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Free Car Washes around Central Florida (and nationwide) through many retailers for veterans. Visit Grace For Vet’s for a full listing of participating locations, narrow the search to Florida or your preferred state.
Great Clips: Free Haircut
Shears Salute: On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, customers who come in for a haircut at any U.S. Great Clips salon will receive a free haircut card to give to an active/inactive/retired military member of any branch, including the National Guard. Military members can also come in on Veterans Day for a free haircut or to pick up a free haircut card to use, with proof of service, any day before Dec. 31, 2014.
Hair Cuttery’s Share-a-Haircut Program to Benefit Veteran Service Men and Women
For every adult haircut purchased on Tuesday, Nov. 11, a free haircut certificate will be donated back to a veteran in communities local to Hair Cuttery’s almost 900 locations. In each market, Hair Cuttery will partner with local veteran’s organizations to reach those in need through the donation of haircut certificates.
Home Depot Veteran’s Day Sale and Veteran’s Discount
The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Discount not to exceed $500. Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).
JC Penny: 20% off
Veterans and their family members can enjoy an extra 20% off on purchases in-store (some exclusions may apply) from November 3-15, 2014 by presenting a military ID or proof of service.
Lowe’s
All veterans receive a 10% discount on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only. The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).
Macy’s: 20% Savings Pass
Macy’s Veteran’s Day Savings Pass valid through November 11th, 2014 or use code code: VETS for up to 20% off.
National and Florida Parks
The entry fees to United States national parks, including several in Florida, are waived for Veterans Day weekend, November 9 to November 11. The following National parks are in Florida- Dry Tortugas National Park in Key West, Everglades National Park in Homestead, Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Gulf Islands National Seashore in Gulf Breeze.
Rabbit TV Plus: Free Service to Troops for the Holidays
Starting December 1st, service members or their loved ones will be able to redeem one free Rabbit TV Plus subscription from FreeCast’s website www.freecast.com. As millions of families come together and give thanks this winter, the Rabbit TV Plus Team is proud to be able to show appreciation to our men and women in uniform.
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment Veterans Discount
Waves of Honor: Veterans get 50% off tickets now through November 11th, 2013. Seaworld properties include Sea World, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, Water Country USA and Discovery Cove. Active Duty military members who already used their free admission for the year can also get 50% off tickets
Sleep Number Beds: $700 off
Through Nov. 16, Sleep Number is offering current and past military personnel $700 off on a Sleep Number m7 bed plus 24-month financing and free standard shipping. Other Military deals available, as detailed on website and in store.
The movie “Fury”: Celebrates Veterans Day And Remembrance Day With Free Admission For Veterans And Military Personnel
Military personnel and veterans are invited to celebrate Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada with free admission all day tomorrow to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s feature film Fury. At select theaters nationwide, veterans and military personnel who present proper military identification will receive free admission to the powerful David Ayer film starring Brad Pitt.
Sport Clips: Free Haircut
Haircuts for Heros 2013: Free haircuts to active-duty U.S. service members and veterans on Nov. 11 with valid proof of service. For a list of participating stores: http://www.sportclips.com/events-promotions/HAH2013.html
Universal Orlando
Universal Studios Offering New Military Discounts and Deals For 2014
Walgreens Military Tuesday Discounts
Walgreens is offering 15% off eligible store items and 20% of Walgreens, and W brand products on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This discount is available to all veterans and active duty military personnel.
Westgate Resorts: Free 3 day stay from choice of properties
Beginning November 11, 2014 at 9 a.m., the first 1,500 eligible service members who complete the online military appreciation form at www.westgatedestinations.com/thankyoumilitary will receive a complimentary three-day, two-night vacation at a Westgate Resorts property in either Orlando, Fla., River Ranch, Fla., Branson, Mo. or Gatlinburg, Tenn.
The above listing of 2014 offers has been compiled from various sites and sources, then cross checked for validity. Check Restaurant News, The Military Wallet, Military.com and militarybenefits.info for additional (nationwide) listings and for updated and additional information. Once again, thanks to all servicemen and women for their service. #HonoringVets
Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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