Veterans Day 2024 in the Triangle: free meals for veterans, plus ceremonies, parades and more

Applebee’s

Applebee’s is offering a free Veterans Day meal on Monday, November 11, 2024, to U.S. veterans and active duty military. Dine-in only. Not valid with other coupons or discounts.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

On November 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, veterans and active duty military receive a free 5 oz. Bad Daddy’s All American Burger with cheese and a choice of side. CYO Salad not included. Valid military ID required.

Bob Evans

On Monday, November 11, 2024, Bob Evans is offering a special menu of seven homestyle favorites for free to veterans and active duty military.

BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse

On November 11, 2024, current and former military members who dine-in at BJ’s can receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie, plus a free appetizer coupon for their next visit, between November 12 and December 31, 2024. The coupon can be used for dine-in or takeout. More information here. 8435 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC.

Carolina Ale House

Carolina Ale House locations in North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee will offer a free rib platter for military members and veterans on Monday, November 11, 2024. Each platter comes with coleslaw and French fries.

Chicken Salad Chick

On Monday, November 11, 2024, all veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free Chick Meal and regular-size drink at Chicken Salad Chick. Available at all locations. In-restaurant only. Not available for online or delivery orders. Announced on Instagram. Multiple locations.

Chili’s

All veterans and active military members can get a free meal on November 11, 2024, at all participating Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants. Available in-restaurant only for select items. Multiple locations.

Cicis Pizza

Veterans and active-duty military eat free at participating Cicis Pizza locations on November 11, 2024. Deal was announced here. Contact ahead to check on participation and details.

City BBQ

This Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, City BBQ is proud to give back to those who have served. Veterans and active-duty military members will receive a free meal—one sandwich, one side, and a drink. Stop by any City BBQ location to enjoy this offer for dine-in, carry-out, or via the drive-thru. No purchase is necessary—just bring your military ID.

Denny’s

Denny’s is offering veterans and active duty military personnel a free Original Gland Slam breakfast at participating locations on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 5 a.m. (store open) until 12 p.m.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is giving all veterans and current military personnel who visit on November 11, 2024, a meal card valid for any combo meal of their choice, good through December 31, 2024. No purchase required. One time use only.

Golden Corral

All who have served in the U.S. Military get a free meal at Golden Corral on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 4 p.m. until closing. This appreciation dinner has taken place for 23 years. More than 6 million free meals have been given away. Dine-in only.

Hickory Tavern

Bring a veteran or active duty service member to Hickory Tavern on Monday, November 11, 2024. Buy a meal, and the military member will receive a free meal of equal or lesser value. Dine-in only. More information in the press release. Multiple locations.

Hooters

On November 11, 2024, all veterans and active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID, with purchase of a beverage, may order one free meal from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu. This offer is valid to for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.
The special menu includes five of Hooters’ select entrees:

• 10-Piece Boneless Wings
• Hooters Burger
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
• Buffalo Chicken Salad

IHOP

On November 11, 2024, veterans and active military get a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo at IHOP from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No purchase required. Multiple locations.

Little Caesars

On Monday, November 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo at participating Little Caesars. The combo includes four slices of Little Caesars signature Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage. Multiple locations. More information in the press release.

Mac’s Speed Shop

This Veterans Day, veterans with ID (note active duty service people) can get a free half rack of ribs with a side of fries and coleslaw with the purchase of a beverage at all Mac’s Speed Shop locations across the Carolinas. The restaurant also offers 25% off to active duty military every day. Mac’s Speed Shop is at 1626 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Find other locations here.

Menchie’s

Menchie’s is offering veterans and active duty military their first 6-oz of frozen yogurt for free on Monday, November 11, 2024. Participating locations only.

Metro Diner

On Monday, November 11, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to veterans and active duty military with valid military ID. (And 10% off their meals year-round.)

Old North State Food Hall

Veterans get a free dessert from participating vendors at Old North State Food Hall on November 11, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. Also a free car wash. 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread locations in North Carolina and Tennessee are offering veterans and service members a free bagel and coffee on November 11, 2024, before 11 a.m. Just show your military ID or discharge papers, or be wearing your uniform, to get a regular sized hot or iced coffee and one free bagel of choice. Offer is valid for dine-in only.

Piada Italian Street Food

Piada Italian Street Food, is offering all active and non-active military a free entrée with a valid form of military ID. Also, $1 of every pasta order will be donating to Resurrecting Lives. Valid at participating locations. Find your closest Piada here.

Pilot, Flying J

On Veterans Day, service members and their families verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will be eligible for a free meal credit up to $12. The Veterans Day offer can be claimed on November 11, 2024, through Pilot’s myRewards Plus app and redeemed at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network travel centers on a variety of food and beverage options, including hot and cold deli items, fountain beverages and Pilot coffee. Announced in press release.

Red Lobster

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering FREE Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips – featuring six Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, served with cocktail sauce and ketchup, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw – on Monday, November 11, 2024. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this dine-in only offer.

Additionally, Red Lobster shows appreciation for Veterans every day by offering 10% off their check when dining in-restaurant, with proof of service or valid Military ID.

Red Robin

Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty military a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Scooter’s Coffee

Anyone with a valid military ID can get a free medium drink on Monday, November 11, 2024. The offer is good for any drink on Scooter’s Coffee menu.

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In is offering half-off shakes every Monday from November 4 to December 16, 2024. This offer is available to everyone.

Starbucks

On November 11, 2024, Starbucks is offering veterans, military service members and military spouses a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee, hot or iced. The offers is at participating U.S. starbucks stores and licensed locations. Read more here.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse plans to honor our veterans with a ‘heroic’ deal for past and present members of service. On Monday, November 11th, Sullivan’s is offering the Sullivan’s Signature Angus Burger with Fries for FREE for all veterans and active military. Valid Monday, November 11, 2024, for dine-in only. While supplies last. To redeem, please show proof of military service to your server. Credentials may include: active duty, reserve or retired military ID, Veteran’s ID Card (VIC), notation on state driver’s license or form DD214. Extras and add-ons priced as listed on the menu. Taxes and gratuity not included.

TCBY

On November 11, 2024, participating TCBY locaitons are offering veterans and active military members their first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt for free. Make sure to call ahead and see if your location is participating. More information on tcby.com.

Tijuana Flats

Participating locations of Tijuana Flats are offering veterans and active duty military members a free entrée, up to $11.19 in value, with the purchase of a beverage, on November 11, 2024. More info in this press release.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s is offering all who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military a free Breakfast Combo, no purchase required, during breakfast hours on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Choose from any of Wendy’s breakfast combos like a savory Sausage Egg & Cheese English Muffin, a hearty Breakfast Baconator, or a craveable Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit Combo! Each combo comes complete with small seasoned potatoes and a beverage.

Just notify the crew member at the register or show your VetRewards Card. No military ID required. Can not be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid for digital, delivery or kiosk orders. Participating locations only.

Autobell Car Wash

Autobell Car Wash will offer all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all Autobell locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware on Monday, November 11, 2024 (rain date will be Tuesday, November 12). No coupon, barcode, or ID is required.

Food Lion

On Monday, November 11, 2024, Food Lion is offering all U.S. active-duty military personnel and veterans a 10% discount at all stores across its 10-state footprint.

To receive the discount, active-duty military, veterans and their families should present their Food Lion MVP card and military identification at the time of checkout. Customers will then receive 10% off their entire grocery bill (excluding pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery, postage stamps, and services). This offer is only valid in-store and unavailable through Food Lion To Go pick up
or home delivery.

Great Clips

Every year on November 11, veterans and active service members can come into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut, or a free haircut card for a future visit.

If you’re a non-military customer, you can visit a salon on November 11 and receive a free haircut card to give to a service member or veteran as a way of saying thank you.

Red Roof Inn

In addition to discounts on every visit, members of the military, veterans and their families will receive 15% off their visit at any Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS+, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof or The Red Collection property when they book and stay from October 11 to November 14, 2024. Guests can book directly with the hotel, on redroof.com, on the Red Roof app or by calling 800.RED.ROOF, using VP code 606732. More info in the press release.

North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week.

From Saturday, November 9, to Friday, November 15, 2024, military members and their spouses get free admission. In addition, the military member or spouse can bring three guests for free. (Total of four free admissions, including the ID holder.)

This special offer is offered to all active duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel, and military spouses. It’s only available for admission purchased on-site.

Staples

In honor of Veterans Day, Staples is offering a 25% discount on in-store purchases for veterans and active-duty military members from November 10 through 12, 2024.

True Rest Float Spa

True Rest offers veterans and active duty military personnel a free float the 11th day of every month.