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Military and Veteran Discounts
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As Veterans Day comes around this year, I would like to say thank you for your service. I hope you receive the respect and honor you earned for serving your country and your community.
This is a little write-up I did to help find Veterans Day discounts and deals for our servicemembers and their families living in Arkansas. It’s a little light on local places, but I did find a few. These discounts will be just part of our main list, which shows all the free meals and discounts available on Veterans Day. Keep in mind, I looked these up, and based them on what these restaurants have done historically, so be sure to check to make sure they haven’t possibly tweaked the discounts.
If you want a more in-depth look at planning your Veterans Day from start to finish to help you maximize your discounts, check out our Veterans Day Discount Day Planner.
Veterans Day Breakfast Deals
For Veterans Day, here are some deals at popular breakfast spots.
- Dennys: Active and retired veterans can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam from 5 am to noon.
- Starbucks: Active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses can enjoy a free tall hot or cold coffee drink.
- IHOP: Veterans can enjoy free Red, White, and Blue Pancakes.
- Smoothie King: Free smoothie from a special menu. (Helps start the day!)
Veterans Day Free Meals When You Dine-In for Lunch or Dinner
Here are some restaurants around Arkansas and the Midwest where veterans and military service members can get a free meal.
- Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill: Veterans can enjoy a free meal.
- Eat My Catfish: Veterans can enjoy a free catfish meal from 11 am to 9 pm.
- Chili’s Bar & Grill: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
- Applebee’s: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
- Olive Garden: Veterans receive a free meal from a select menu. The breadsticks, soup, or salad are included.
- Texas Roadhouse: Veterans receive a free meal voucher.
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans get a free lunch or dinner.
- Black Angus: Veterans get a free meal from noon to 3 pm.
- Bob Evans: Offers a free meal from a special menu for veterans.
Veterans Day Fast Food Discounts
If you want something a little less niche and you cannot get to your local places, here are some fast-food discounts.
- Chipotle: From 4 pm to 8 pm, veterans get a BOGO deal: buy a meal, get a second for free.
- McDonald’s: Unfortunately, McDonald’s does not offer the same deals and discounts at every location. Some locations offer free coffee, and some offer a full-blown combo meal.
- Wendy’s: At special locations, Wendy’s offers veterans a free breakfast combo.
- Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans can get a free meal and drink.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans can enjoy a free order of 10 boneless wings and regular fries.
- Little Caesar’s Pizza: Veterans can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo (slices and a drink).
- Red Lobster: Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free “Shrimp & Chips.”
Veterans Day Entertainment Discounts in Arkansas
Now, Veterans Day discounts don’t stop at food. Several places in the state want to honor your service with either free or discounted admission. Those deals offer a great chance to spend time with the family.
- Little Rock Zoo: Veterans and active service members get free admission, and family members receive discounted admission.
- Pinnacle Mountain State Park Veterans Day Hike: The park hosts a hike on East Summit Trail from 9 am to noon.
- Chafee Crossing (Fort Smith) Veterans Day Parade: The celebration starts at 10 am with the Veterans Honors Ceremony, followed by the parade at noon. The parade will feature veterans, military vehicles, and more.
Final Thoughts
Again, I want to say thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you have made for this country. As a reminder, don’t forget to bring your Military ID with you to these restaurants and entertainment spots so you can receive your deals and discounts. You will not want to miss out.
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Jon Rehagan is a 2-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who covers financial topics and military news for the veteran community. With 16 years in broadcast media (including roles in radio and television) Jon has spent his career writing, shooting, editing, and producing everything from long-form investigative specials to daily news broadcasts and digital content. His work has been recognized by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, and he brings that same commitment to accurate, accessible reporting to helping service members, veterans, and military families navigate complex benefits and financial decisions.
