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From free meals to free haircuts! Here are some popular Veterans Day deals and discounts

Many restaurant chains and retailers are offering discounts for veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day.

Sandrina Rodrigues

Nov 11, 2024, 4:54 AM

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Many restaurant chains and retailers are offering discounts for veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day.  

Here’s a sampling: 

Applebees - Veterans can enjoy a free full-size entree from a selection of eight fan favorites.

California Pizza Kitchen - All veterans and active military receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée from their prix fixed menu.

Carrabba’s - Year-round, Carrabba’s offers 10% off to veterans and first responders. 

Chili's - Veterans receive a free meal, in-restaurant only.

RELATED: November is Military Family Month. Here are some resources for veterans and military families.

Dunkin’ - All active and retired military get a free donut on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2024.

Ford’s Garage - is giving a choice of one free American Standard Burger or one entrée up to $15 per U.S. veteran and active-duty military on Nov. 11, 2024.

Golden Corral - Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. – close. They will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.

Great Clips - On Nov. 11 veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons will also have the opportunity to pay it forward. They can receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know as a way of saying thank you.

Home Depot - All military personnel and Veterans are eligible for a 10% discount at all Home Depot store locations.

IHOP - Veteran's and active-duty military get a free red, white & blueberry pancake combo on Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lowe’s - The retailer offers a 10% everyday military discount on most full-price items to extend their gratitude to those who have served, or are currently serving our country in the U.S. armed forces.

Kohl’s - The retailer is offering active and former military personnel, veterans and their immediate families 30% off in stores Veterans Day.

Mattress Firm - Veterans and active duty military receive 10-20% off purchases with valid ID at participating locations.

National Parks - Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. 

Starbucks - Veterans, active duty service members and military spouses, enjoy a free tall hot brewed coffee.

Target -  Active duty and other veterans and their families receive a 10% discount on a purchase, in stores or online, in early November. They recently extended the discount to include Independence Day.

Walgreens - Get 20% off eligible regular price items with myWalgreens in store only.

Some discounts are not available at all locations, check before you head out!

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