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Veterans Day Deals: See which companies are giving away freebies

Companies across the US are thanking veterans for their service with freebies and other exclusive offers on Monday.

Applebee’s honors active duty military, veterans, reservists and National Guard members with a free grand entree on Veterans Day. Those who qualify can choose from seven meals: the Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne.

To take advantage of the promotion, customers must show proof of service. Any of the following may be used to prove service: a US Uniformed Services ID card, US Uniformed Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card, photo in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and quote or praise.

Restaurants on Veterans Day
Applebee’s, IHOP and Red Robin are among the companies offering freebies and exclusive promotions on Mondays.

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The restaurant has been running the promotion for 17 years and has served more than 11.7 million free meals.

Applebee’s is also giving those served a $5 “Bounce Back Card” that they can redeem for dine-in, takeout or delivery orders within a three-week period.

Johnny Rockets will greet active duty military and veterans on Monday with a free Single Burger with the purchase of a drink or shake. The deal is available to dine-in customers who show ID or wear their military uniform.

California Pizza Kitchen celebrates American veterans and active military personnel with a free entrée and drink from a set menu. No purchase is necessary, but customers are asked to show military ID.

The restaurant also gives veterans and service members a Buy One Get One coupon for any pizza, pasta or salad. The coupon is redeemable from November 12 to November 25.

IHOP is offering a free combo of red, white and blueberry pancakes on Veterans Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The deal is available to dine-in customers at participating restaurants who show military ID or proof of service.

Great Clips thanks veterans with a free haircut or a free haircut card to use on a future visit. Non-military customers can also get a free punch card Monday to give to a military member or veteran.

Chili’s is giving away a free meal to veterans and active military personnel on Monday. The promotion is available to dine-in customers on select items at participating locations. Customers can redeem the offer by presenting their military ID.

Veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy a free burger and side at Red Robin on Veterans Day. The restaurant is giving away a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and bottomless side, including fries, chips, steamed broccoli or a salad. The offer is available to dine-in customers who provide proof of service.

Veterans Day also offers exclusive deals throughout the year through the Red Robin Royalty Military Program.

Non-military customers can give back by purchasing gift cards that will be donated to local veterans organizations.

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