Veterans Day 2026 deals: Free food from Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme, Chili’s, and more

We cover a lot of national holidays in an effort to bring you free food deals from your favorite chains. Some events, like National Sandwich Day, have a handful of participating restaurants. But others, like Veterans Day, get mass participation.

Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11, and a huge number of popular restaurant chains are saluting veterans with BOGO offers, limited-time discounts, and genuinely free giveaways. We’ve scanned the market for everything on offer to provide you with a standout selection of promotions.

Check out our favorites Veterans Day deals below:

Veterans Day 2026 food deals

7 Brew

Veterans get 50% off any drink all day on Nov. 11 with valid military ID.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off dine-in orders on Nov. 11 with ID.

Applebee’s

Veterans and active military get a free full-size entrée from a select menu when dining in on Nov. 11, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card valid through Nov. 29.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Veterans and active personnel get a free All-American Burger with cheese and a side on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (dine-in only with ID).

Baya Bar

Veterans and active-duty military get a free smoothie in-store on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Current and former military members dining in on Nov. 11 get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.

Blaze Pizza

Veterans and active-duty military get a free one-topping pizza at participating locations on Nov. 11.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Veterans and active personnel get a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl on Nov. 11 when ordering in-store with ID.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Veterans and active military get 10 free boneless wings and fries for dine-in with proof of service, or at B-Dubs GO walk-up counters with a $5 minimum spend.

California Pizza Kitchen

Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée and drink from a special prix fixe menu on Nov. 11, plus a BOGO pizza, pasta, or salad card redeemable Nov. 12-25.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Veterans and active-duty service members get a free appetizer or dessert at dine-in on Nov. 11.

Chili’s

Veterans and active-duty military get a free select entrée for dine-in on Nov. 11.

Condado Tacos

Veterans get a free taco with the purchase of any taco of equal or greater value on Nov. 11 with ID.

Cracker Barrel

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Sunrise Pancake Special on Nov. 11 with ID.

Dave & Buster’s

Veterans and active military get free unlimited non-redemption gameplay, a free dessert with an entrée purchase, and their everyday 15% food/beverage discount on Nov. 11. All guests get 50% off arcade games.

Denny’s

Active, non-active, and retired military get a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon (dine-in only with military ID or DD-214).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Veterans and active-duty personnel get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich on Nov. 11 for dine-in or carryout with ID.

Dog Haus

Veterans get a free entrée on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) and a bagel with shmear on Nov. 11 when ordering in-bakery.

Fazoli’s

Veterans and active military get a free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce on Nov. 11 with promo code VET26 at the counter (no purchase necessary).

Firehouse Subs

Veterans and active-duty military get a BOGO free sub (any size) in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.

Ford’s Garage

Veterans and active-duty military get a free American Standard Burger or up to $16 off any entrée for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Veterans and current military visiting on Nov. 11 receive a free meal card for any Freddy’s Combo, redeemable through Nov. 25.

Golden Corral

Active-duty military, retirees, and veterans get a free dinner buffet and drink on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to close (no ID required).

Good Times

Active and retired military get a free Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo in-store or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11 with ID.

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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Military members get 25% off dine-in orders on Nov. 11 with ID (up from their standard 15% discount).

Grumpy’s Restaurant

Veterans and active-duty military get 25% off their check on Nov. 11 with ID.

Hard Rock Cafe

Active and retired military get a free Classic Smashed Burger on Nov. 11 with ID, which stacks with their regular 15% military discount.

Hawaiian Bros

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Classic Plate Lunch on Nov. 11 with ID.

Honey Dew

Veterans get a free coffee in any size on Nov. 11.

Hooters

Active and retired military get a free meal from a select menu with any beverage purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in only with ID).

Hot Dog on a Stick

Veterans and active-duty military get a free 16-ounce Original Lemonade on Nov. 11 with ID.

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Veterans and active-duty military get a free select entrée (10 wings, fish and chips, steakburger, or chicken sandwich) for dine-in on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

IHOP

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (dine-in only with proof of service).

In-N-Out

Veterans, active-duty military, Reserves, and National Guard get a free meal (any burger, fries, and drink) on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

Juice It Up!

Veterans and active-duty military get a free medium Classic Smoothie in-store on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

Kona Grill

Veterans, active military, first responders, and Gold Star families get a free entrée with any starter purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in only).

Krispy Kreme

Veterans and active-duty military get a free small coffee (hot or iced) and any doughnut in-shop or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11.

Little Caesars

Veterans and active-duty military get a free 4-slice Detroit-Style Deep Dish Lunch Combo with a 20-oz Pepsi on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proof of service.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off their meal plus a free appetizer or dessert with any adult entrée purchase on Nov. 11 (dine-in or call-in).

MOD Pizza

Veterans and active-duty military get 50% off any regular-size pizza or salad in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.

Native Grill & Wings

Veterans and active-duty military get a free select meal (wings combo, burger, or chicken sandwich with fries) for dine-in on Nov. 11 with proof of service.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Veterans and active-duty military get a free lunch entrée from a select menu with the purchase of another entrée on Nov. 11 from open to 4 p.m. (dine-in with ID).

Noodles & Company

Rewards members get 50% off a second ramen bowl through Nov. 14 in the app.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.

Olive Garden

Veterans and active-duty military dining in on Nov. 11 get a free select entrée, including unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.

Outback Steakhouse

Veterans and active service members get a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola or draft beer on Nov. 10 and 11 (no ID required). Rewards members also score a free future Hero’s Meal voucher redeemable Nov. 16, 2026 – May 2, 2027.

Paris Baguette

All customers get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Nov. 11 (no ID required).

Peter Piper Pizza

Veterans and active-duty service members get a 10% discount with ID.

PJ’s Coffee

Veterans and active-duty military get a free 16-ounce hot coffee or cold brew in-store on Nov. 11.

Playa Bowls

Veterans and military personnel get 50% off any bowl on Nov. 11 with ID.

Raising Canes

Through the Hero Discount Program, active and retired military members, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and their families get 10% off their entire purchase when they mention the program at the register.

Red Robin

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11 for dine-in with ID.

Ruby Tuesday

Veterans, active-duty military, Reserves, and National Guard get a free Everyday Fresh Meal on Nov. 11 for dine-in with proof of service.

Shake Shack

Veterans and active-duty military get a free single ShackBurger in-store on Nov. 11 with ID.

Sheetz

Veterans and active-duty military get a free half-turkey sub and regular fountain drink on Nov. 11, plus a free car wash at participating locations.

Smashburger

Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American Single Smash or Americana Big Dog in-restaurant on Nov. 11 with ID.

Smoothie King

Veterans and active-duty military get a free 20-ounce smoothie on Nov. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. with ID.

Taco John’s

Military rewards members get a free small Beef Crispy or Softshell Taco Combo in the mobile app on Nov. 11.

TCBY

Veterans get their first 6 ounces of froyo free on Nov. 11 with ID.

TGI Fridays

Veterans get a free select meal on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for dine-in with ID.

Twin Peaks

Veterans and active-duty military get a free entrée from a select 5-item menu on Nov. 11 for dine-in.

Wendy’s

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Dave’s Single in-store or at the drive-thru on Nov. 11 with ID (no purchase necessary).

Whataburger

Veterans and active-duty military get a free breakfast Taquito until 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 with ID (dine-in or drive-thru only; excludes app orders).

White Castle

Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual or breakfast combo meal for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.

Yard House

Veterans and active-duty military get a free appetizer for dine-in on Nov. 11 with ID.