To be able to take advantage of most military discounts, you'll typically need to provide proof of service. Most Acceptable forms of identification for veteran discounts include:
Year Round Veteran Discounts
The Home Depot
Veterans and active military members can receive 10% off eligible in-store purchases as well as their online purchases. This offer is available year-round at your local Home Depot location and is widely used by homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.
Website - homedepot.com
Lowe's
Your local Lowe's store offers a 10% military discount throughout the year for active duty members and veterans. You must enroll in their MyLowe's program and verify your veteran or active duty status online to receive discounts on in-store and online purchases.
Website - lowes.com/military
VetTix - Free Event Tickets for Veterans
Veteran Tickets Foundation, typically referred to as VetTix, is a nonprofit organization that gives free tickets to veterans, active duty military members, and their families so they can attend concerts, sports events, and family activities.
Website - vettix.org
I Heart Mac & Cheese - Pueblo West
Every Wednesday, come on in, show your military ID and enjoy a FREE entree, with ANY purchase!
Website - I Heart Mac & Cheese
Cracker Barrel
Everyday 10% in-store discount for active-duty service members, reserves, retirees, and veterans.
Website - cracker barrel
Golden Corral
Every year Golden Corral hosts a major Veterans Day event where active-duty members, veterans, retirees, Reservists, and National Guard personnel receive a free dinner on November 11. Many locations also offer year-round military discounts, usually between 10% and 20%, giving service members an easy way to save anytime they visit.
Website - golden corral
Best Veterans Day Discounts
Veterans Day, which is on November 11, is a time when many businesses go above and beyond to show their appreciation and honor veterans. Here are some of the best Veterans Day discounts generally offered every year. Be sure to verify participation!
Applebee's Free Meal
Participating Applebee's locations may provide a free meal
from a select menu for veterans and active-duty military on November 11 to show
their appreciation. Make sure to bring proof of service with you.
Website - applebees
Texas Roadhouse - Meal Voucher
On Veteran's Day, Texas Roadhouse locations offer a free
meal voucher to all veterans and active-duty military personnel who can present
valid ID with proof of service. The free meal voucher can be redeemed for a
future dine-in meal at participating Texas Roadhouse locations.
Website - texas roadhouse
Starbucks - Free Coffee
On Veterans Day, Starbucks honors our nation's veterans and
military spouses with a free tall (12 oz.) hot coffee. No purchase is
necessary.
Website - starbucks
Dunkin' - Free Donut
At Dunkin' locations, Veterans can receive a free donut at
participating locations on Veterans Day with no other purchase necessary.
Website - dunkindonuts
IHOP - Free Breakfast
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free stack of
Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes on Veterans Day at participating IHOP.
Website - ihop
Buffalo Wild Wings
Many Buffalo Wild Wings offer 10% discounts based on franchise location. Check with your local store first.
Website - buffalo wild wings
Olive Garden
Olive Garden gives a free entrée to veterans and active-duty military members every year on Veterans Day (November 11) from a special menu: The free meal comes from a limited Veterans Day menu that usually includes options like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmigiana, fettuccine Alfredo, cheese ravioli, or the never-ending soup, salad, and breadsticks.
Website - olive garden