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Restaurants Recognize Veterans
Veterans (as well as active duty military personnel in some cases) can look forward to many perks on Wednesday, November 11. This day is Veteran's Day; a day when we should all take the time to honor and thank the veterans and active military personnel who make great sacrifices every day to make our country, our lives, and our futures safer. As a former military wife, I understand the sacrifice and hardships associated with the military lifestyle and hope that all veterans and / or active duty personnel will take full advantage of the offers presented to them on Wednesday.
The restaurant industry is getting into the act of thanking veterans and members of the military by offering free food to them on November 11. Three major chains that are offering free food as their way of saying thanks are Applebees, McCormick & Schmick's, and Golden Corral. Offering free food goes far beyond simply showing appreciation for our veteran's though, it also shows the community that these chains truly care about their customers and appreciate the sacrifice that is made by our military personnel on a daily basis.
If you would rather choose a different restaurant than the ones offering free meals, there are others offering special promotions as well. Outback Steakhouse, for example, is offering a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage to both past and present military members, while Krispy Kreme is providing free doughnuts. If you have some home improvement that needs to be done, Home Depot and Lowe's both offer 10% discounts on purchases to military personnel and veterans on this day.
Most places that are offering free food or a discount on Veteran's Day will require some type of military ID, which all military personnel should already have, so make sure it is in your wallet or purse before heading out to eat.
Many places offer discounts to military personnel year round as well, so military members - make sure to ask about a discount regardless. I found (during my time with a military ID) that many attractions, amusement parks, retail stores, and restaurants will happily give some type of discount at any time, not just Veteran's Day.
If there is a restaurant you would like to visit on Wednesday, call ahead to check for military discounts. It never hurts to ask.
