Businesses offering military personnel freebies and discounts for Veterans Day 2023
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IDAHO FALLS — Businesses across eastern Idaho are thanking those who have served or are currently serving our country with freebies and discounts on Veterans Day.
EastIdahoNews.com has compiled a list of local businesses offering deals for veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. If we have missed any, email news@eastidahonews.com.
Restaurants
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Longhorn steakhouse gives a 10% military discount year-round.
THE FROSTY GATOR
The Frosty Gator in Idaho Falls is offering a free meal for vets and military personnel Saturday.
PICK ME UP
Pick Me Up will have free 24 oz drinks with military ID.
APPLEBEE’S
Free meal at select Applebee’s locations on Saturday, Nov. 11. Choose from eight entrée options. Dine-in only. Must provide proof of military service.
CHILI’S
All veterans and active military members can get a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day at all participating Chili’s Grill and Bar restaurants. Dine-in only. Must provide military ID to redeem offer.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closest Texas Roadhouse and pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.
DENNY’S
Denny’s is offering a free meal to veterans and active-duty military. Locations across America will be serving a free breakfast to veterans on Friday, Nov. 10. Must provide proof of service.
FREDDY’S
All Veterans and active military personnel who visit Freddy’s on Veterans Day will receive a free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through November 30, 2023. For more information, visit https://freddys.com.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Texas Roadhouse has partnered with Homes For Our Troops. Now through the end of the year, when you buy this limited-edition Texas Roadhouse gift card, 10% of all proceeds will go directly to Homes For Our Troops, so they can continue their incredible mission.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Free 10-piece boneless wings and regular fries for all active and retired military personnel on Saturday, Nov. 11. Dine-in only. Must show valid proof of service.
ARBY’S
RB American, Arby’s largest franchisee, is honoring all veterans and active-duty military with a free classic roast beef sandwich. Active military members and veterans can redeem this offer by visiting their nearest Flynn Restaurant Group-owned Arby’s location in their uniform or with proof of U.S. Military Service.
CHICK-FIL-A
Chick-fil-A in Ammon is offering a free original or spicy chicken sandwich for veterans with military ID.
COOKIE PLACE
All locations in Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Pocatello are giving away a free cookie to veterans who show their ID.
IHOP
Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White and Blueberry pancakes at any IHOP on Nov. 11. This offer is only valid if you dine in with proof of service.
JAKERS
Jakers is offering up to 50% off a veteran’s meal.
JB’S SODA BARN
JB’s Soda Barn on First Street in Idaho Falls is offering free 24 oz. soda to anyone showing military ID.
OLIVE GARDEN
Olive Garden is providing veterans and active-duty military a free entrée from a select menu. This offer is dine-in only. Proof of military service is needed and entrées include breadsticks and choice of soup or house salad.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
This Veterans Day, all military Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free bloomin’ onion and Coca-Cola.
FROST TOP DRIVE-IN (Ashton)
All veterans eat free at the Frostop Drive in Ashton on Veterans Day.
RED ROBIN
One free Red’s Tavern Double with Bottomless Steak Fries for Veterans and active-duty military on Saturday. Dine-in only.
REED’S DAIRY
Reed’s Dairy in Idaho Falls and Ammon is inviting veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a free waffle cone on Saturday.
SMITTY’S PANCAKE & STEAKHOUSE
Smitty’s is offering a free meal for all veterans on Nov. 11. Choose from any of the following entrees: chicken fried steak & eggs breakfast; meat & eggs pancake breakfast; any wrap, sandwich or hamburger meal. Proof of service is required and none of these offers can be combined with any other offers. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
STARBUCKS
Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for Veterans, military service members and military spouses who visit participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 11. In addition, Starbucks is donating $100,000 each to Team Red, White & Blue and Travis Manion Foundation to support the Veteran community.
WENDY’S
Wendy’s is offering veterans and active-duty military a free breakfast combo from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, but hours can vary by location. A valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card is required. The offer can be redeemed in restaurants or at the drive-thru.
Retail
BROULIM’S
Show proof of ID (driver’s license, government ID, or DD214) at checkout to receive an 8% discount on your total purchase on Nov. 11.
OFFICE DEPOT & OFFICEMAX
A 25% in-store discount is available Nov. 11-13 for retired and active-duty military personnel, with valid military ID.
TARGET
Target is offering a 10% discount that can be used twice through Nov. 11. Verify eligibility at www.target.com/circle/military.
FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
Famous Footwear provides a 10% discount for vets and active military year-round.
FIREHOSE CAR WASH
Bring in your military I.D. for a free car wash from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
GREAT CLIPS
For the 11th consecutive year, Great Clips is offering veterans and active military service members free haircuts. Non-military customers who get a haircut at a Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 will also receive a free haircut card that they can give to a veteran or active military service member in their life to thank them for their service. These cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from Nov. 12 through Dec. 1.
HOME DEPOT
Home Depot provides discounts for veterans and active military year-round.
KOHL’S
In honor of Veterans Day, Kohl’s is donating $100,000 to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families so that they can thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.
LOWE’S
Lowe’s provides discounts for veterans and active military year-round.
WALGREENS
Military, Veterans and their families receive 20% off eligible, regular-price purchases when using myWalgreens membership.
MAVERIK
Maverik is offering all active military personnel and veterans a complimentary hot beverage with the purchase of a donut on Veterans Day.
PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL
Paul Mitchell The School in Rexburg is offering free haircuts and barber shaves for veterans this month with an ID.
PILOT FLYING J
All active-duty and retired military members can get a $10 free meal credit at more than 750 participating U.S. travel centers that include Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network centers. To get this deal, veterans need to be verified with ID.me in the myRewards PlusTM app.
RUBBER DUCKY CAR WASH
Rubber Ducky Car Wash is offering veterans a free car wash on Saturday.
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