Every year, various companies show their patriotism pander to the masses by giving away free stuff for Veterans Day. Here’s what I’ve seen so far for this Friday’s iteration, specifically places in San Angelo:
- Free Double with Cheese combo meal card from Freddy’s
- Free hot dog from 7-11
- Free meal from a “select menu” at Chili’s
- Free buffet (only retirees and active duty) at CiCis Pizza
- Free chicken fried steak or chicken at Cotton Patch (with military ID, so not sure how the veteran verification works there)
- Free Grand Slam at Denny’s (with military ID or DD214, which we all carry with us)
- Free meal at Golden Corral
- Free entree (with beverage purchase) at Hooters
- Free red/white/blue pancakes at IHOP
- Free lunch combo at Little Caesars
- Bloomin’ Onion with beverage purchase at Outback
- Free shrimp meal at Red Lobster
- Free chips and drink with sandwich at Schlotzsky’s
- Free meal voucher at Texas Roadhouse
- Free tall hot or iced coffee at Starbucks
- Free lunch at Twin Peaks
- Free breakfast combo at Wendy’s (requires military ID or Veterans Advantage card)
- Free chili dog meal at Wienerschnitzel
Some of these seem a bit weak, and some are actually good for more than just the 11th of November. It’s obvious marketing, but if you don’t mind the pandering, you can get some free food at least.