LANSING, MI — Veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy free meals at restaurants across the country this Veterans Day.
Several major restaurant chains are offering complimentary meals to honor those who have served. Applebee's, Bob Evans, and Chili's are providing free meals from select menus throughout the day.
Chipotle is offering a free entree with purchase between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on November 11th.
Cracker Barrel is serving free Sunrise Pancake Specials to veterans and active-duty service members.
Wendy's is offering free breakfast all day on November 11th for military personnel.
Veterans should bring military identification or proof of service to participating locations to take advantage of these offers.
Applebee's- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a select menu
https://www.applebees.com/en/veterans-day-free-meals
Bob Evans- free meal froma special menu
https://www.bobevans.com/veterans-day?srsltid=AfmBOopmllrwK71S60sVFxmooA6SVf_9LElfHt_LlVmj4fgfFNdSywad
Chili’s-Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal
https://www.chilis.com/restaurant-events/veterans-day
Chipotle - from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Vets get a free meal when buying a meal inside the store
https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2025-11-07-CHIPOTLE-HONORS-SERVICE-MEMBERS-WITH-A-VETERANS-DAY-ENTREE-OFFER
Cracker Barrel - veterans and active-duty servicemembers geta free Sunrise Pancake Special.
https://www.crackerbarrel.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/nov/supporting-our-nations-heroes-this-november
Wendy’s– free breakfast on November 11
https://www.wendys.com/wesalute
Olive Garden - Olive Garden will offer each veteran and current member of the military who dines in a free entrée from a special menu. Simply show proof of military service.
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