Veterans Day 2025 Free Meals And Birthday Freebies Complete Guide

Introduction

Veterans Day 2025 presents numerous opportunities for military personnel, veterans, and their families to enjoy complimentary meals and discounts at various establishments across the United States. Additionally, several businesses offer birthday freebies and loyalty programs that provide rewards throughout the year. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the available offers, including eligibility requirements, redemption methods, and participating locations.

Veterans Day 2025 Free Meals and Discounts

Restaurant Offers

Numerous restaurants are participating in Veterans Day 2025 by offering free meals to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and sometimes their families. Most offers require proof of military service, such as a valid military ID.

Full Free Meals:

• Red Lobster: Offering a free Veterans Shrimp & Chips entrée on November 11, 2025. The meal includes Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Chesapeake fries, and coleslaw. The offer is dine-in only and taxes and gratuity are not included.

• Little Caesars: Providing a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to veterans and active-duty military from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11. The combo includes four slices of Little Caesars signature Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.

• McDonald's: Offering a free breakfast combo with hash brown and choice of any size soft drink, coffee or tea during breakfast hours for all veterans, active military personnel and military families.

• Texas Roadhouse: Providing free dine-in or carry-out meal vouchers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on November 11. The vouchers are redeemable through May 30, 2026.

• Red Robin: Offering a free Red's Big Tavern Burger with a choice of Bottomless side at participating locations on November 11 when military ID is shown.

• Olive Garden: Providing a free entrée from their special menu on November 11 for veterans and current military members with proof of service.

• Logan's Roadhouse: Offering one free meal from their Veterans Day menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 11 for active-duty military and veterans.

• Mission BBQ: Providing a free sandwich at noon on November 11, with a live National Anthem performance.

• O'Charley's: Offering a free entrée from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both November 10 and November 11 for veterans and active-duty military. Customers will also receive a $5 reward card for their next visit.

• Ruby Tuesday: Offering a free Garden Bar Entrée or Garden Bar Add-On for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

• Smokey Bones: Providing a free entrée with one regular side on November 11 while dining in for veterans and active-duty military.

Partially Free Meals or Complimentary Items:

• Bruegger's Bagels: Free hot or iced coffee for military personnel.

• Starbucks: Free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee for retired and active-duty service members and military spouses in-store and at the drive-thru.

• Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut and coffee (no ID needed).

• Playa Bowls: Free bowls for all veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel with valid ID on November 11. Guests can enjoy any of Playa's fresh, made-to-order superfruit bowls featuring acai, pitaya, coconut, or green bases topped with fruit, granola, and drizzles.

• Scooter's Coffee: Free medium drink for anyone with a valid military ID on November 11. The offer is good for one medium drink at any Scooter's Coffee location with a valid Military ID.

• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Free drink for military personnel and spouses.

• Sheetz: Free meal plus free car wash.

• White Castle: Free combo or breakfast meal.

• Salad and Go: Free salad or wrap on November 11 for military personnel with ID, with an ongoing 10% discount starting November 12.

Discounted Meals:

• IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo.

• LongHorn Steakhouse: 10% off plus free appetizer or dessert.

• Outback Steakhouse: Free 3-Course Aussie Meal from November 10-11.

• Round Table Pizza: 15% off orders with code RTP321 through November 14. The offer is valid for dine-in, carryout and delivery.

• Ojos Locos Sports Cantina: 20% off all food items for veterans and active-duty military (valid at all locations).

• Shake Shack: Free Big Shack burger for active and retired military personnel while supplies last.

• Pilot Flying J: Free breakfast/lunch combo through ID.me in the app.

• Wienerschnitzel: Free Original Chili Dog, fries, and soda.

Retail Discounts

Several retailers are offering discounts for Veterans Day 2025:

• Academy Sports: 10% off online or in-store for retired and active-duty service members and first responders through November 11. Located at 2100 Skibo Road in Fayetteville.

• Target: 10% off two storewide purchases in-store or online through November 11 for retired and active-duty service members and their families. Located at 2056 Skibo Road in Fayetteville. The discount can be accessed through the Circle app with status verification needed.

• Tractor Supply: 10% discount on November 11. Located at 8000 Raeford Road and 4740 N.C. 87 in Fayetteville and 2230 N. Bragg Blvd. in Spring Lake.

• Walgreens: 20% off eligible regular-priced items in-store from November 8-11 for retired and active-duty service members.

• Staples: 25% off in-store with military ID.

• Great Clips: Free haircut or haircut card for military personnel; civilians get a "thank a veteran" card to pass along.

• Walgreens & Duane Reade: 20% off regularly priced items with military ID and myWalgreens account.

Birthday Freebies and Loyalty Programs

Several businesses offer birthday rewards and loyalty programs that provide free items or discounts:

• Denny's: Birthday treat available through the Denny's App (app download is mandatory).

• Everhot Hot Pot Restaurant: Free mocha mouse cake for birthday.

• Student Recreation Center: Free water bottle for 21st birthday.

• The Breakfast Club: "Birthday Pancakes" available when ordered.

• Red Star Coffee Company: Bonus points on birthday. Customers can sign up for their point system to accumulate deals throughout the year.

• Café Artista: Punch card system available on visits. After purchasing ten drinks, customers receive one free.

Chain Restaurants with Birthday Programs:

Several chain restaurants in Moscow offer birthday deals, though specific details vary:

• Applebee's
• Arby's
• A&W
• Bath and Body Works
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Crumbl
• Denny's
• Dutch Bros
• Famous Footwear
• Jimmy John's
• McDonald's
• MOD Pizza
• Panda Express
• Pizza Hut
• Pretzel Maker
• Qdoba
• Red Bento
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• Target
• Ulta
• Wendy's

Professional Freebies

Some businesses offer free resources specifically for professionals:

• Real Estate Agents:

  • DottoTech Videos on YouTube: Tech tutorials covering Google Maps, Google Docs, Zoom tutorials, graphics tutorials, and more, specifically tailored for real estate agents. Hosted by Steve Dotto, these videos provide valuable information for agents looking to improve their tech skills.

  • Zoom: Virtual appointments that help busy agents avoid travel time. Virtual appointments enable agents to take multiple listings a day without leaving their house, as noted by Brian Icenhower at therealestatetrainer.com.

Additional Resources

For more verified military discounts, consumers can check:

• SheerID: A platform for verifying military status to access exclusive discounts.
• ID.me: A digital identity network that provides military verification for various offers, including travel and wireless deals.

These platforms can help military personnel, veterans, and their families access additional discounts and benefits beyond those listed here.

Conclusion

Veterans Day 2025 offers numerous free meals and discounts for military personnel, veterans, and their families across the United States. Additionally, several businesses provide birthday freebies and loyalty programs that reward customers throughout the year. Real estate agents can also benefit from free resources like tech tutorials and virtual meeting platforms. When taking advantage of these offers, individuals should remember to bring appropriate identification and check with specific locations for participation details, as offers may vary by location.

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