# Veterans Day restaurant and retail promotions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/veterans-day-restaurant-and-retail-promotions
> Updated: 2026-11-09T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Various restaurant chains and retailers have announced special offers, including free meals, appetizers, and discounts, to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel for Veterans Day on November 11. Early announcements included promotions from Logan’s Roadhouse, which offered a free lunch at participating locations, and Cotton Patch Cafe, which provided free entrées. Other participating businesses included MOD Pizza, Torchy’s Tacos, and Yardbird Dallas. Logan’s Roadhouse also noted its continued partnership with K9s For Warriors and the display of Missing Man Tables to honor fallen service members. Subsequent reports expanded the list of participating establishments to include Applebee’s, Chili’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Blaze Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Bob Evans. Food and dessert deals were also noted at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and Bonefish Grill. Beverage-specific promotions were offered by Starbucks, Circle K, Bruegger’s Bagels, and 7 Brew Drive-Thru. Recent updates indicate that Denny’s and IHOP are also providing complimentary breakfast items or entrées. Buffalo Wild Wings has been noted to offer free boneless wings and fries. Regional promotions have emerged, such as free car washes at Mr Wash locations in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware, alongside various retail and dining discounts in Long Island, New York, and Upstate South Carolina. For 2026, the list of participating national chains has expanded to include Golden Corral, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse. Most establishments continue to require valid proof of service, such as a military ID, VA health card, or DD-214 papers, and many offers remain limited to dine-in customers. As Veterans Day approaches, regional activity has increased. In Massachusetts, several municipalities are hosting free community breakfasts for veterans and their families. In the DMV area, dining and entertainment options continue to offer local deals, complementing existing promotions like the free exterior car washes at Mr Wash.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: United States businesses offer discounts and free services for Veterans Day

U.S. businesses, restaurants, and transit agencies are offering free meals, car washes, and rides to honor veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veterans-day-promotions-offer-free-meals-and-discounts

### 2026-10-27: Restaurants offer promotions to honor veterans on November 11

Multiple restaurant chains, including Logan’s Roadhouse and Cotton Patch Cafe, are offering free meals or discounts to veterans and active-duty military members on November 11.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/restaurants-offer-promotions-to-honor-veterans-on-november-11

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