There are a TON of deals out there for Veterans Day this year. It would almost be faster to list the places that DON'T have them. But here's a round-up of some of the best deals we've seen . . .
1. Free coffee: Starbucks has free hot OR iced coffee this year for vets, active-duty personnel, and their spouses.
You can also find free coffee deals at Peet's . . . Einstein Brothers . . . Circle K . . . and Caribou Coffee. And Krispy Kreme is giving out free coffee AND a donut.
2. For breakfast: Wendy's has free breakfast combos . . . Denny's is giving out Grand Slams . . . IHOP has free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes . . . Shoney's has a free all-you-can-eat breakfast bar . . . Perkins has a free meal deal too . . . and Dunkin' is giving out free donuts.
3. For lunch and dinner, lots of options: Applebee's is offering all veterans and active-duty military a free meal, plus $5 off their next meal.
Other options include free meals at Olive Garden . . . Chili's . . . BJ's . . . Bob Evans . . . California Pizza Kitchen . . . Little Caesars . . . TGI Fridays . . . Romano's Macaroni Grill . . . White Castle . . . Red Lobster . . . Wienerschnitzel . . . and Hooters.
4. Other random food deals: A free hot dog at 7-Eleven . . . Outback has free Bloomin' Onions . . . Chuck E. Cheese's has free, one-topping small pizzas . . . Red Robin and Hard Rock Café both have free burgers . . .
Buffalo Wild Wings has free boneless wings and fries . . . the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday is free for vets today . . . and TCBY has free frozen yogurt.
5. A few non-food deals: 20% off at Dollar General . . . 10% off at Publix and Food Lion grocery stores . . . 30% off at Kohl's . . . 25% off at Staples and Office Max . . . 10% off at Target . . . 20% off at Walgreens . . .
20% off Hertz rental cars . . . 15% off at Red Roof Inn . . . and 40% off at Adidas.com when you verify your info through the site ID.me.
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The Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration starts with a ceremony at 10 a.m. and is followed by a parade at 11:30 a.m.
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We want to thank all the brave men and women serving and are serving right now. Here are some great deals to celebrate Veterans Day.
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Freebies deals to honor active, retired service members
Fish City Grill and Half Shells
Fish City Grill and Half Shells offer veterans and active-duty military personnel one free entrée, up to $25, on Friday. The offer is available for dine-in and to-go orders.
Kolache Factory
All veterans and active military with government-issued military photo ID or DD 214 can receive one free kolache and one cup of freshly brewed Katz coffee on Friday.
Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG)
Founded by U.S. Marine Corps. Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Bob Parsons, the golf club manufacturer, will be hosting a special event at its Westheimer location on November 12. The company is inviting all active duty and military veterans for a holiday celebration which includes:
Applebee’s
All Veterans and active duty military members receive a free entrée from a special menu on Friday. Options include a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Fiesta Lime Chicken, and more.
Denny’s
All active, non-active, and retired military personnel can get a free Grand Slam on Friday with a valid military ID or DD 214. The offer is valid for dine-in at participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon.
Little Caesars
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, veterans and active military members can get a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating locations. The meal features four slices of Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi drink. You will need to present proof of service to get the deal.
Wendy’s
Those who have served or are currently serving can get a free breakfast combo from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday at participating locations. The meal includes a coffee or soft drink, a breakfast sandwich, and seasoned potatoes. You must show a valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card in-store or in the drive-thru.
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Houston businesses say thank you to the area’s veterans.
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