On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a wave of national restaurants, haircut salons and car‑wash brands will offer free meals and services to veterans and active‑duty military members. The promotions are part of a broader Veterans Day appreciation effort and are available at participating locations across the country.
Among the restaurant offers, Applebee’s will serve a free full‑size entree from a seven‑item menu, Chili’s will provide a free meal from a select menu, and Chipotle will give a free regular order of chips with guacamole, queso blanco or salsa when a $5 purchase is made. Golden Corral will host a free “Thank You” dinner during Military Appreciation Night from 4 p.m. to close, while Olive Garden will serve a free entree with unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad. Outback Steakhouse will hand out a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca‑Cola on Nov. 10‑11 with no purchase required, Red Lobster will offer a free shrimp‑and‑chips meal, Texas Roadhouse will provide free meals or vouchers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Wendy’s will give a free Dave’s Single on Nov. 11.
Great Clips will cut hair at no charge and Tommy’s Express will wash cars for free, though each promotion may have its own time windows, purchase requirements or location restrictions. Most restaurant deals are dine‑in only and exclude drinks, tax and tip, and participants will be asked for proof of service such as a military ID, VA card, DD‑214 or a veteran‑designated driver’s license.
Because many of these offers attract large crowds, veterans are advised to arrive early, call ahead to confirm participation and understand the fine print before visiting.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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