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Veterans Day: List of free meals, deals to honor those who served our country

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IDAHO FALLS — Veterans Day is tomorrow and many national restaurant chains and businesses are saying “thank you” to veterans and active military members by offering freebies and deals on food and drinks.

Many of the offers require proof of I.D. or a uniform and you may want to call ahead to make sure your location is offering the specials.

Here’s a list of national chains and restaurants offering freebies and deals:

IHOP: Free red, white and blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Applebee’s: Free meal from a special menu and get a $5 coupon that can be redeemed Nov. 12-27.

Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty military and reservists get a free appetizer or dessert with a valid military ID on November 10th and 11th.

Baskin-Robbins: For every ice cream scoop sold in the U.S., the company will donate 11 cents to United Service Organizations.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Free combo meal coupon for all veterans and active-duty military. Good through Nov. 30.

Texas Roadhouse: A free meal to veterans, military retirees and active duty service members on Nov. 11. Diners can choose from one of 10 entrees. Guests must show proof of service such as military or VA card, or discharge papers. The offer is good from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage. Outback also is offering active and former service members 15% off their meals and their families’ Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews: All veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless steak fries at participating restaurants nationwide. Red Robin is also donating $10,000 to United Service Organizations.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries.

Chipotle: From 3 p.m. to close, all U.S. military, military spouses and veterans get a buy one get one free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos.

TGI Fridays: A free lunch for veterans and active duty military personnel.

Chili’s: Free meal from a special menu.

Olive Garden: Veterans and active duty service members get a free entree.

Denny’s: From 5 a.m. to noon, active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam.

Great Clips: Veterans who go to Great Clips for a haircut on Nov. 11 will receive a coupon for a free hair cut valid through Dec. 31.

Golden Corral: Veterans get a free beverage and buffet meal from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 14.

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