Veterans Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme, Chili’s, and more

On Veterans Day 2026, numerous popular restaurant chains are offering a variety of promotions to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. These deals include free or discounted food and beverages, as well as special menu items. Here are some of the top Veterans Day deals from various chains:

Brews offer 50% off any drink all day on Nov. 11 with a valid military ID.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings provide 10% off dine-in orders on Nov. 11 with a ID for veterans and active-duty military.

Applebee's grants a free full-size entrée from a select menu to veterans and active military dining in on Nov. 11, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card valid through Nov. 29.

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar offers a free All-American Burger with cheese and a side to veterans and active personnel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 with a valid ID, dine-in only.

Baya Bar provides a free smoothie in-store on Nov. 11 for veterans and active-duty military with proof of service.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse offers a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie to current and former military members dining in on Nov. 11 with the promo code VET26.

Blaze Pizza grants a free one-topping pizza at participating locations on Nov. 11 for veterans and active-duty military.

Bubbakoo's Burritos offer a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl on Nov. 11 for veterans and active personnel when ordering in-store with a ID.

Buffalo Wild Wings provides a free 10 boneless wings and fries for dine-in with proof of service or a minimum spend of $5 at B-Dubs GO walk-up counters on Nov. 11 for veterans and active-duty military.