Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11th and many local businesses are thanking veterans and active military by offering free meals, discounts and more.

The offers below are available at participating locations, be sure to check with the location closest to you prior to going out.

Friday, November 10th

Denny’s: Show a valid military ID and receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam from 5 am to noon at participating locations. Visit website.

IHOP: All Veteran’s and active duty military will receive one free stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes (3 pancakes). Available at participating restaurants only. Military ID or proof of service is required. One per person. Visit website.

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty military will receive a free entrée from a select menu. Beverage and tip not included. ID required. Dine-in only. Visit website.

Autobell Car Wash: Autobell Car Wash is offering all veterans and active-duty service members a FREE Ride-Thru Exterior car wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all 77 locations. No coupon required. See the details on their Facebook page.

Bass Lake Draft House: The Bass Lake Draft House in Holly Springs is offering veterans a FREE entrée for Veterans Day. Active duty and retired military receive a FREE entrée (up to $15 in value) and non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Show your military ID to receive your free entrée. Dine-in only.

Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty members can enjoy free breakfast from 6 choices all day long. ID required. Beverage and tip not included. Dine-in only. Visit Website.

Boston Market: All military families are offered a BOGO deal – buy one individual meal with drink and get a second free – on Veteran’s Day weekend at all locations. Coupon (but no I.D.) is required and will be available at their website.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active military receive an entrée from the select menu, dine-in only. No substitutions. Must be in uniform or show your military ID or other proof of service. See the details on their Facebook page.

City Barbeque: Veterans and active duty military will receive a free sandwich, two sides and a regular beverage, applicable on either dine-in or carryout orders at every location.

Cracker Barrel: Veterans receive a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake. Visit Website

Dollar General:Veterans and active duty and their immediate family members receive 11% off their purchase. See their store for restrictions.

Dunkin Donuts: Veterans and Active Military will receive a free donut. Limit one per person at participating locations. See the details on their Facebook page.

Food Lion: 10% off with MVP card for active and retired military personnel. Present your military ID and MVP card at checkout.

Harris Teeter: Veterans and active duty military will receive 11% off their purchase with military ID and VIC card.

Hooters: All active-duty and retired military nationwide receive a free entree. Veterans that present proof of service can choose from a select menu with purchase of drink. Dine in only. No coupon required. See the details and menu on their Facebook page.

Krispy Kreme: Any veteran or active military personnel (no ID required) will receive a free doughnut and small coffee. No purchase necessary. Valid at participating locations. See the details on their Facebook page.

Milton’s Pizza & Pasta: Milton’s Pizza & Pasta in Raleigh is offering a free meal to Veterans. See the details on their Facebook page.

N.C. Zoo: From 11/10 – 11/12, the N.C. Zoo will be offering military free admission with a valid US veterans or military ID at the admission gate. In addition, they are offering $2 off admission for up to six accompanying guests. See the details on their website.

O’Charley’s: Veterans and active military receive a free entrée from their $9.99er menu. See the details on their Facebook page.

On the Border: Veteran’s and active duty members can enjoy a free Create Your Own Combo Meal with 2 or 3 favorites, rice and beans and chips and salsa. Visit Website

Publix: 10% off for veterans, military personnel, and their families. This offer does not include prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, money services, Publix Delivery, and Publix Curbside. You will need to present a Veteran ID card, military ID card, discharge document, or a driver’s license with veteran designation to receive the 10% discount. Visit Website.

Red Lobster: Veterans, reserve and active-duty military will receive a free appetizer or dessert from a specific menu on Saturday, November 11. Customers will need to show a valid military ID or proof of service for this offer. Visit Website.

Red Robin: Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty military members a FREE Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day at participating locations with proof of service. No purchase necessary. Visit Website.

Ruby Tuesday: All veterans, active duty and reserve military service members with valid military ID can enjoy one free appetizer (up to a $10 value) on Veteran’s Day.  Visit Website.

Target: Target is offering a Veterans Day military discount from Nov. 7-11, 2017 for all active duty military, veterans and their spouse and/or dependent children. You will receive a 10% discount on purchases in store and on Target.com (some exclusions apply) when you use the single-use coupon found at Target.com. You have to sign up for the coupon and then it is sent to you via e-mail.

Village Draft House: The Village Draft House in Cameron Village is offering veterans a free entrée for Veterans Day. Active duty and retired military receive a FREE entrée (up to $15 in value) and non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Show your military ID to receive your free entrée. Dine-in only.

Walgreens: Get 20% off regular priced items with military ID. Offer valid for Veterans, active duty and immediate family with proof of service.

Monday, November 13th

Golden Corral: Golden Corral will serve free dinner buffets with beverage from 5pm to 9pm  to any person who is serving or has served in a United States Military branch, including the National Guard and Reserves. Identification is not required. Dine-in only. Visit Website.

Tuesday, November 7

Chipotle: U.S. military (Active-duty, Reserves, National Guard, Retired), military spouses, and veterans can enjoy a Buy One Get One Free Burrito, Bowl, Salad, or order of tacos from 5 pm – close. Visit Website.