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Here’s a list of national chains and restaurants offering freebies and deals:
Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu available all day. Military ID required.
IHOP: Free red, white and blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Applebee’s: Free meal from a special menu and get a $5 coupon that can be redeemed Nov. 12-27.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 11th.
LongHorn Steakhouse: Free appetizer or dessert, and veterans and their guests will receive 10% off their meal.
Baskin-Robbins: For every ice cream scoop sold in the U.S., the company will donate 11 cents to United Service Organizations.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage. Outback also is offering active and former service members 15% off their meals and their families’ Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews: All veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries at participating restaurants nationwide. Red Robin is also donating $10,000 to United Service Organizations.
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer up to $10.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries.
Chipotle: From 3 p.m. to close, all U.S. military, military spouses and veterans get a buy one get one free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos.
Chili’s: Free meal from a special menu.
Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty service members get a free entree.
Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.
Denny’s: From 5 a.m. to noon, active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam
Golden Corral: Veterans get a free beverage and buffet meal from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 14
