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Restaurants offering Veterans Day discounts or freebies for vets, active-duty military personnel

Thank you, veterans. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/nito100
Thank you, veterans. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/nito100

Here are 26 restaurants planning discounts or freebies for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day. A few deals are even available other days.

Most of these are chains with a national or regional presence, so be advised that local participation may vary. Also, offerings may be limited to certain menu items, and most are dine-in only.

You’ll need to show a military ID to take advantage of the discount.

* Applebee’s: Free meal for all active military members and veterans.

* Bonefish Grill: Free appetizer.