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Deals and freebies this Veterans Day

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TAMPA, Fla — This Veterans Day could be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That isn't stopping some businesses from offering discounts and deals to those who served our country. 

(You may be asked to present a military ID. Offers valid at participating locations. You may want to call ahead to make sure the deal is being offered at your location)

Participating Applebees will offer a free meal to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.

At Bubba Gump Shrimp, military personnel and their families will receive 20% off on food and retail purchases on Nov. 11, 2020.

Buffalo Wild Wings will serve a free order of boneless wings and fries to veterans and active-duty military who dine in on Veterans Day.

Chili's is offering a free meal from a special menu for veterans and active personnel.

For Military Family Appreciation Month, Cracker Barrel will offer in-store specials on Veterans Day for military veterans and promotions throughout November to support military families in partnership with Operation Homefront. On 11/11, veterans can receive a free slice of Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with their meal.

On Nov. 11, veterans can stop in-store at their local participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for a free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich. To redeem, guests must present a military ID or valid proof of service.

At Famous Dave's, former and current military personnel will receive a free two meat combo, dine-in or to-go, on Nov. 11.

Golden Corral will hand out a free meal and beverage card between Nov. 1-30 to active duty military and veterans, while supplies last. Military personnel can then redeem their card once for lunch or dinner Monday through Friday from Nov. 1 to May 31.

Little Caesars is offering all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating stores nationwide this Veterans Day. 

All active-duty and retired military veterans get a free breakfast at Pilot Flying J stores including a coffee, Monday through Sunday, Nov. 9-15. The offer is available via the app.

At Quaker Steak & Lube, all military veteran, active duty and reservist service members receive free or discounted meals (up to $15) plus a free non-alcoholic beverage at participating locations on 11/11/20.

Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert from a special menu to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Wednesday, November 11

Red Robin is offering a free Tavern burger & fries from Nov. 12-30 to all Military Royalty Members. You can register for the loyalty program here.

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Veterans can also get into Sea World and Busch Gardens with their families for free. At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, U.S. military veterans and retired veterans get one free single-day ticket for themselves, along with three more complimentary tickets for their friends and family. 

SeaWorld Orlando is also offering a free single-day ticket with three companion passes for veterans.

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