Veterans Day 2024: Discounts, Freebies And Deals In MA

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Veterans Day 2024: Discounts, Freebies And Deals In MA Veterans Day, which is always observed on Nov. 11, falls on Monday this year. Here's where vets can get special deals in Massachusetts.

MASSACHUSETTS — Restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses are thanking Massachusetts veterans and active-duty military personnel for their service with special Veterans Day discounts, freebies and deals. Veterans Day, which is always observed on Nov. 11, falls on Monday this year.

Some deals start this weekend. A military ID or proof of military service or veteran status is required on most deals. As always, call ahead to your local franchises for these national chains to make sure they're participating.

This list of Veterans Day deals at national chains offering Veterans Day deals in Massachusetts was curated from emails to Patch , as well as verified lists from Military.com and Veteran.com .

Applebee's : Veterans and active-duty military personnel who dine in receive a free meal from a select menu on Monday.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse : No minimum purchase is required for this deal available to former and current military personnel with a valid ID (dine-in customers only). They get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie on Monday only, as well as a coupon good from Nov. 12-Dec. 31 for a free appetizer that can be used for dine-in or take-out orders.

Bar Louie : Veterans and active-duty military personnel with a valid ID or proof of service can get a free burger Monday and Tuesday in this dine-in-only deal.

Buffalo Wild Wings : Veterans and active-duty military personnel get 10 free boneless wings and fries with a valid ID on Monday. The deal is good for both dine-in and walk-in orders placed at the counter.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen : Veterans and active-duty military members receive a complimentary appetizer or dessert on Monday.

Chili's : Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on Monday at all participating restaurants (dine-in only). A military ID is required to redeem the offer.

Dave & Buster's : Veterans get a free entrée (up to $20) and a free $10 Power Card with a valid veterans ID card on Monday.

Denny's : Veterans and active-duty military personnel showing a military Id or DD214 (certificate of discharge) receive a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m.-noon Monday.

Dunkin' : Active and retired military personnel get a free doughnut on Monday while supplies last (in-store only).

Fogo de Chão : Veterans and active-duty military personnel get half off the Full Churrsaco Experience and three of their guests will receive a 10 percent discount on Monday (dine-in only).

Friendly's : Veterans get a free All-American Burger with cheese and a beverage in a dine-in only deal from 11 .am.-5 p.m. Monday with a military ID or honorable discharge document.

IHOP : From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel who dine in person can get a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo.

Legal Sea Foods : All veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free bowl of chowder on Monday (dine-in only, except for airport locations).

Little Caesars : From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a complimentary Lunch Combo, which includes four slides of the signature Detroit-style pizza and a 20-ounce drink.

LongHorn Steakhouse : On Sunday and Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel get 10 percent off their meal, along with a free appetizer or dessert for their table (dine-in and call-in orders only).

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants : Active-duty military personnel, veterans, National Guard, Gold Star Parents, and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Monday (dine-in only; must show valid ID). Reservations are strongly recommended.

Olive Garden : Veterans and active military personnel get a complimentary entrée from a special menu on Monday (dine-in only).

Outback Steakhouse : Active-duty military personnel and veterans get a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entrée Monday (dine-in only).

Raising Cane's : Any active or nonactive military and their spouses get 10 percent off their entire purchase on Monday when they mention the Hero Discount Program at the register. They will need to have a valid ID to receive the discount.

Starbucks : Veterans, military service members and their spouses get a free 12-ounce not or iced coffee Monday at participating stores and licensed locations.

Texas Roadhouse : Active-duty military personnel and veterans can dine in or receive a meal voucher from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday with a form of military ID. The vouchers are good through May 30, 2025. Dine-in customers on Veterans Day will order from a special menu.