Businesses across the state are giving back to the brave men and women of our armed forces this Veterans Day, with deals that are a small token of gratitude for their service. From discounted or free meals to markdowns on clothes and services, here’s where you can get the best offers that are a small token of gratitude for your service.
Remember, most businesses will require proof of service, such as a VA Universal Access Card or military identification, so make sure to check before heading out to take advantage of these deals.
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Food/Drinks
Olive Garden
Deal: Olive Garden is offering a free meal from a limited menu to all veterans and active duty military members. Plus, your family receives 10% off their meals.
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World of Beer
Deal: 25% off your meal, plus one free beer for all veterans and military personnel.
335 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Hours: 11:30 a.m. until midnight)
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Little Caesars
Deal: Participating locations are offering a free Hot-N-Ready pizza or $5 lunch combo to veterans and active duty military between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
Deal: Free Veterans Burger with fries on Veterans Day to all veterans and military personnel.
700 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ (Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
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Texas Roadhouse
Deal: Texas Roadhouse offers free lunch from their special military menu to all veterans and active service military. The lunch includes a soft drink. Plus, Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of all gift cards sold to Support Our Heroes.
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Red Robin
Deal: Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free burger and bottomless fries at any Red Robin restaurant this Veterans Day.
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Applebee’s
Deal: Veterans and active service military can select a free meal from the special menu all day. Two thousand Applebee’s restaurants are participating.
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Starbucks
Deal: Starbucks is handing out free 12-oz. hot brewed drinks to veterans and active service military personnel all day.
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TGI Fridays
Deal: Some TGI Fridays are offering a free meal from a limited menu to veterans and active service military. Call your local restaurant to see if they are participating.
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Red Lobster
Deal: Free appetizer or dessert during the week of Veterans Day for all veterans and active duty military.
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Longhorn Steakhouse
Deal: Longhorn Steakhouse is giving away free Texas Tonions and a non-alcoholic beverages to veterans and active duty military for the holiday.
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Hooters
Deal: Hooters is offering veterans and active duty military free items from a special menu, including wings and burgers.
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Chili’s
Deal: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free lunch or dinner from a special menu at participating Chili’s restaurants.
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Ikea
Deal: Ikea is giving away free entrees to veterans and active duty military between November 8 through November 11.
100 Ikea Drive, Paramus (hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 1000 Ikea Drive, Elizabeth (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
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IHOP
Deal: Veterans and active duty personnel will be treated to free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating IHOP locations.
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Panera Bread
Deal: Show your military ID or wear your uniform and receive a free Pick-Two meal at participating Panera restaurants. (Call ahead to make sure your local Panera is part of the deal.)
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Clothes/Accessories
Brooks Brothers
Deal: 25% off in-store purchases for veterans and active duty military. (Some restrictions apply.)
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Jockey
Deal: 25% off online purchase using promo code “MILITARY.”
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JC Penny
Deal: Veterans and active duty military can take an extra 5% off in-store purchases on Veterans Day.
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Steve Madden
Deal: Everyone receives 20% off for the holiday, and those with valid military ID can take an additional 10% off.
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Amazon.com
Deal: Amazon is offering 20% certain apparel (clothes, shoes, watches) this Veterans Day. Just use the promo code “20Veterans” during checkout.
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Skincare/Beauty
Bed Bath and Beyond
Deal: Those with a valid military ID can get 20% off in-store purchases at Bed Bath and Beyond during the holiday.
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Services
Any Garment Cleaners
Deal: Throughout November, any current or former members of the military can have any garment dry cleaned and pressed for 99 cents.
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Red Roof Inn
Deal: Throughout the month of November, Red Roof Inn offers veterans and active duty military 15% off their stay.
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Meineke
Deal: Meineke is offering a free basic oil change to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day.
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Dell
Deal: Military members can receive an extra 15% off PCs and electronics at Dell this holiday.
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Great Clips
Deal: Free haircut on Veterans Day to all veterans and active duty military, or receive a free haircut coupon good until the end of the year.
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Dollar General
Deal: 11% off online and in-store purchases this holiday to all veterans and active duty military and their families.
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National Parks
Deal: The national parks are free on Veterans Day. Enjoy one or more of the many parks New Jersey has to offer.
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