2025 Veterans Day Freebies And Discounts Complete Guide For Military Personnel

Veterans Day 2025 offers numerous free meals, discounts, and special promotions for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families across the United States. This comprehensive guide details the available offers across various categories including dining, retail, and services. The following information is based on verified sources and includes specific details about eligibility requirements, redemption methods, and participation guidelines.

Food and Dining Free Meals

Numerous restaurants and food establishments will offer complimentary meals to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day 2025. These offers typically require proof of military service, such as a military ID, veteran status documentation, or in some cases, simply mentioning military affiliation.

• Applebee's - Participating locations offer a free entrée from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military.
• Arby's - Free regular Roast Beef sandwich or Classic Beef 'n Cheddar sandwich with purchase of any medium fountain drink at participating locations.
• AutoBell Car Wash - Veterans and servicemembers receive a free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or equivalent credit toward another wash option, on November 11 at all AutoBell locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. No coupon, barcode, or ID is required. In case of rain on November 11, the offer will be honored on November 12.
• Baskin-Robbins - Free small scoop of ice cream to veterans and active-duty military at participating locations.
• Buffalo Wild Wings - Free order of boneless wings and side of fries for all veterans and active-duty military, available for both dine-in and takeout at participating U.S. locations.
• California Pizza Kitchen - Free entree and non-alcoholic drink from a special menu, dine-in only, for veterans and active-duty military.
• Casey's General Store (Midwest) - Free coffee on November 11. Additionally, throughout November, $1 is donated for every online or in-app purchase of a large pizza and two-liter Pepsi brand drink to organizations that support disabled veterans and families of military members.
• Chili's Grill & Bar - Free meal from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military.
• Country Kitchen Restaurants - Free country scramble for veterans and active-duty military at participating locations.
• Cracker Barrel - In-store specials and menu items available for veterans at participating locations.
• Crooked Pint Ale House (Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) - Veterans and active-duty military eat free from a special menu.
• Cumberland Farms - Free coffee to veterans and active-duty military, no ID or uniform required. Customers simply need to inform the cashier at checkout.
• Denny's - Free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations.
• Great Clips - Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can visit a salon on November 11 and receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to use at a future visit.
• Krispy Kreme - Free doughnut of choice and small coffee to veterans and active-duty military at participating locations.
• Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que (Arizona, California, Nevada) - Free meal from choice of entrees for veterans and active-duty military.
• Luna Grill (California, Texas) - Free entrée for veterans who present app offer.
• Macaroni Grill - Free Mom's Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti for veterans and active-duty military.
• Max & Erma's (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania) - Veterans receive 25% off their entire bill (excluding alcohol and tip) at participating locations.
• Metro Diner (multi-state chain) - 50% off any meal for veterans and active-duty military.
• MOD Pizza (New Jersey, Pennsylvania) - Special offer for veterans, active-duty military and family. On November 11, veterans, active-duty military or spouses can receive 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad.
• Morton's The Steakhouse - Discount for veterans, active-duty military and their parties.
• Native Grill & Wings (Arizona, Illinois, Texas) - Free item from special selection (price limit) for veterans and active-duty military.
• Nekter Juice Bar - Free fresh juice or superfood smoothie (16 ounces) for veterans.
• Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (Northeast states) - Free lunch entrée from special menu for veterans and active-duty military with purchase of any other entrée, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., dine-in only.
• O'Charley's - Free meal from a special menu for veterans at participating locations (price limit).
• Olive Garden - Free entrée from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military.
• On the Border - Free choose two combo for veterans and active-duty military, dine-in only, at participating locations.
• Orange Leaf - Free frozen yogurt to veterans and active-duty military.
• PDQ - All eight PDQ Car Wash locations offer a FREE Elite exterior car wash on November 11, as well as a 50% off coupon for another Elite Wash on a future visit.
• Pearly Gates Bar - Free lunch for all veterans and active military on Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, booyah, tap beer, soda and more. Location: 3551 Finger Rd., Green Bay.
• Pizza Ranch - Free buffet for veterans and current military personnel on Veterans Day at participating locations, including Green Bay, Appleton, Appleton West, Ashwaubenon, Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oostburg, Sheboygan and Waupun. Additionally, for every gift card purchased through December, a donation is made to military support organizations.
• Rack Room Shoes - Servicemembers and their families receive 20% off their entire in-store purchase with valid ID on November 11. They can save 10% the rest of the year.
• Red Lobster - Free appetizer or dessert for veterans and active-duty military with purchase of an entree at participating locations.
• Ruby Tuesday - Free entrée from a special menu for veterans and active-duty military.
• Ryan's - Free buffet to veterans and active-duty military at participating locations.
• Shoney's - Free All-American Burger or breakfast bar, dine-in only, for veterans and active-duty military. Veterans and active military eat free from the breakfast fresh food bar on Veterans Day, valid Tuesday, November 11 from opening until 11 a.m.
• Silver Fox Steakhouse (Texas) - Discount for veterans and active-duty military.
• Smoothie King - Free 20-ounce red, white or blue smoothie for veterans and active-duty military from 12-3 p.m., in-store only.
• Sonny's BBQ (Southeast) - Free pork big deal (sandwich, side, drink) for veterans and active-duty military. Verification of status on the website and sign-up for rewards is required by Sunday, November 9. Only available for one meal per check for orders placed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
• Starbucks - Free 12-ounce (tall) hot or iced coffee for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military spouses. On Veterans Day, veterans, military servicemembers and military spouses can enjoy a free tall (12 fl.oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) on November 11, 2025, at participating U.S. stores, valid for café and drive-thru orders only.
• Subway - Free 6-inch sub and 21-ounce drink with purchase of any regular or footlong sub at participating locations.
• TCBY - First 6 ounce froyo free for veterans and active-duty military on November 11, 2025, with valid ID.
• Texas Roadhouse - Free meal from selected menu, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at participating locations.
• Thirsty Lion (Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Texas) - Veterans and active-duty military eat for free.
• Tuscan Brands restaurants - Veterans eat free, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Taco John's (Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) - Veterans Day special using promo code on Taco John's app for veterans, active-duty military, and reservists.
• Uno's Pizzeria & Grill - Free entrée for veterans, active-duty military, dine-in only.
• Village Inn (BBQ Holdings national chain) - Free 2-2-2 Breakfast (2 eggs, 2 bacon strips or sausage links, 2 pancakes), all day, for veterans and all military personnel.
• Viva Chicken - Viva Chicken serves veterans and active-duty military every day of the year, and on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, they offer special appreciation at participating locations.
• Waters Car Wash & Russell Speeder's Car Wash - Free car washes to all veterans and active duty military personnel on November 11.
• Wienerschnitzel - Veterans and active-duty military in uniform or with a military ID are invited to enjoy a free Original Chili Dog, Small Fries, and Small Soda at participating locations nationwide.
• White Castle - Free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal on November 11.
• WOB Bar & Kitchen - On November 11, veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a complimentary 2-piece Smash Burger Sliders at participating locations.

Retail Discounts and Offers

Several retail establishments offer discounts to veterans and military personnel on or around Veterans Day 2025. These offers typically require verification of military status through official documentation.

• Academy Sports - Servicemembers and first responders receive 10% off in-store and online from October 19 to November 11.
• AutoNation - 20% discount in-store from November 10 to November 15.
• Chipotle - The military community can enjoy any entrée and get a second entrée for free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 11.
• LoveSac - 40% off a modular couch or chair from LoveSac now through November 6 with a verified military ID.
• MOD Pizza - 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad for veterans, active-duty military or spouses on November 11.
• Ojos Locos Sports Cantina - 20% off all food items for veterans and active-duty military (valid at all locations).
• Samsung - Through Samsung's Military Offers Program, those with a .mil email address can sign up and enjoy as much as 30% off phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more when shopping on Samsung.com. This includes products such as the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Z Flip7, as well as the Galaxy S25 Series.
• The InActive Company - 30% off and free shipping when placing an order from November 11 to November 12. Shoppers must use code VETERAN30 at checkout.
• Tender Greens - 50% off any order for Veterans and their family members, up to 8 people, on Tuesday, November 11.

Service Freebies and Discounts

Various service providers offer complimentary services or significant discounts to military personnel on Veterans Day 2025.

• NEWSTYLE SALONS - Green Bay and Appleton salons offer free haircuts to veterans. Walk-ins are welcome or customers can call ahead for booking, subject to stylist availability. Locations include:

  • Appleton: 3825 E. Calumet St. #700
  • Greenville: 1021 Mutual Way
  • Bellevue: 2015 Lime Kiln Rd.
  • De Pere: 1601 Lawrence Dr.
  • Green Bay: 2276 W. Mason St.
  • Suamico: 2300 Lineville Rd.

• Pick 'n Save - Veterans can receive a 10% discount on food and household purchases at all Pick 'n Save and Metro Market stores. Participants must present a Pick 'n Save rewards card and military ID or proof of service at checkout. Some exclusions apply.

Online and Digital Offers

Several digital and online promotions are available to military personnel on or around Veterans Day 2025:

• Chipotle - The military community can enjoy any entrée and get a second entrée for free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 11.
• The InActive Company - 30% off and free shipping when placing an order from November 11 to November 12. Shoppers must use code VETERAN30 at checkout.
• LoveSac - 40% off a modular couch or chair from LoveSac now through November 6 with a verified military ID.
• MOD Pizza - 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad for veterans, active-duty military or spouses on November 11.
• Samsung - Through Samsung's Military Offers Program, those with a .mil email address can sign up and enjoy as much as 30% off phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more when shopping on Samsung.com.
• Taco John's - Veterans Day special using promo code on Taco John's app for veterans, active-duty military, and reservists.
• Wienerschnitzel - Veterans and active-duty military in uniform or with a military ID can enjoy a free Original Chili Dog, Small Fries, and Small Soda at participating locations nationwide.

Eligibility and Requirements

Most Veterans Day offers require verification of military status. Common requirements include:

• Active military personnel must typically present a valid military ID, be in uniform, or use a specific promo code.
• Veterans may need to provide proof of service such as a veteran ID card, DD-214 discharge papers, or membership in a veterans' organization.
• Reservists and National Guard members may need to provide appropriate documentation.
• Military spouses may need to show a military ID or dependent card.
• Some offers are extended to veterans and active-duty military only, while others include reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses.
• Some offers require advance registration or verification (such as signing up through a website or app).
• Most offers are valid only on November 11, 2025, unless otherwise specified.
• Some offers have restrictions on menu items, products, or services included.
• Tax, alcohol, and gratuity are typically not included with free meal offers.

Conclusion

Veterans Day 2025 offers numerous opportunities for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families to enjoy complimentary meals, discounts, and special services across the United States. From free meals at popular restaurant chains to discounts on retail purchases and complimentary services, these offers represent a widespread appreciation for military service.

When planning to take advantage of these offers, it's important to verify specific requirements, including acceptable forms of identification, redemption methods, and any restrictions that may apply. Many offers are only available on November 11, 2025, so planning ahead is recommended. Additionally, some offers require advance registration or verification, which should be completed before the actual date to ensure participation.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the available offers, but individual locations may have additional requirements or limitations. It's always advisable to check with specific establishments directly before visiting to confirm participation and details of their Veterans Day promotions.

Sources

1. Military Money - Veterans Day Deals
2. USA Today - Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts
3. WBAY - Veterans Day Freebies, Discounts and Donations
4. Fox 10 TV - Veterans Day 2025 Freebies and Discounts
5. MOAA - 2025 Veterans Day Discounts