RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- For Veterans Day, many restaurants and businesses step up to give service members extra deals as a small 'thank you' for their service. Below is a list of some of those locations in central North Carolina participating this year.
Applebee's: Enjoy a complimentary dine-in entrée when you show your military ID at Applebee's on Veterans Day. The choices include a 6-ounce top-choice sirloin or the chain's popular bacon cheeseburger.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: Free All American Burger and small side of fries/chips/tots from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Must show military ID to be eligible.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse: Veterans and active-duty service members who dine in at BJ's on Veterans Day 2023 will receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with a minimum purchase of $11.95, as well as a coupon for a free appetizer on their next visit.
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Bob Evans: On Nov. 11 special menu available for free to veterans and active duty military.
Bonefish Grill: On Nov. 11 veterans and active duty military get free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink. The restaurant also offers 10% off to service members all year round.
BurgerFi: On Nov. 11 military members get 20% off their entire order.
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California Pizza Kitchen:Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free non-alcoholic beverage and a choice of one entrée from the restaurant's special Veterans Day menu.
Carolina Ale House: On Nov. 11 veterans and active duty military get a free half rack rib platter.
Carrabba's: On Nov. 11 military members with a valid ID can get a free dine in appetizer or dessert. The restaurant also offers 10% off to service members all year round.
Chicken Salad Chick: On Nov. 11 military members in uniform or with a valid ID can get a free meal.
City Barbeque: On Nov. 11 all military members and veterans get a free sandwich, side and a beverage.
Cracker Barrel: On Nov. 11 veterans get a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with the purchase of another item on the menu.
Food Lion: On Nov. 11 anyone with a military ID and an MVP loyalty card get 10% off their grocery purchases. The deal excludes pharmacy, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery, and postage stamps. The offer is not available for Food Lion To Go pickup or home delivery.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger: On Nov. 11 veterans and active duty military get a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card. Cards may be redeemed through November 30.
Great Clips: Veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day will also have the opportunity to pay it forward. They can receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran that can be redeemed for a free haircut from Nov. 12 through Dec. 1.
Golden Corral: They will be hosting their Military appreciation night on Monday, Nov. 13 from 5 p.m. to closing. It will include a free "thank you" meal when dining in.
Goodyear Auto Service Centers: Veterans and active duty military get free car care checks and other special discounts from Nov. 10 - 14.
IHOP: On Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. military members can get a free pancake stack when dining in.
Krispy Kreme: On Nov. 11 military members can get a free coffee and doughnut.
Logan's Roadhouse: On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. veterans can get a free meal off a special Veterans Day menu. More info.
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Moe's Southwest Grill: From Nov. 1 through Nov. 12 locations in the Triangle are offering 50% off any Moe's meal for veterans and active-duty military. The restaurant also partnered with the USO to have holiday cards available on location that families can decorate and share with local veterans groups.
North Carolina Zoo: Nov. 6 - 12 is Military Appreciation Week. Active duty, reserve, veterans and retired military personnel get free admission all week for themselves and one guest.
Red Robin: Red Robin is offering a free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries to veterans and active-duty service members when dining in at participating locations.
Sports Clips: On Nov. 11 veterans and active duty military get a free haircut, at participating locations.
Starbucks: Veterans, active-duty members, and military spouses can all enjoy a free tall-sized hot or cold brewed coffee on Nov. 11.
Walgreens / Duane Reade: For veterans, active military members, and their families, Walgreens is offering 20% off eligible items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade location from Friday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 13.