Military Vets Score Cool Freebies On Veteran's Day Weekend

HOUSTON, TX — Now that the midterm elections are over, it’s time to take a breath and look forward to the Veteran’s Day weekend. This weekend will mark the 100th observance of Veteran’s Day, which commemorates the Armistice signed to end World War I in 1918, and local businesses are pulling out the stops to honor all military veterans who served in peacetime and wartime.

The freebies and cool deals start with a breakfast treat, with Dunkin --formerly Dunkin Donuts -- offering active duty and military veterans a free donut of their choice.

“Dunkin’ has a long and proud history of recognizing U.S. veterans and active duty military year-round for their selfless sacrifice and commitment to keeping our country safe,” said Tony Weisman, Chief Marketing Officer, Dunkin’ U.S. “On behalf of our franchisees, several of whom are veterans themselves, we are proud to express our appreciation and gratitude to these brave and heroic men and women in Dunkin’ restaurants this Veterans Day.”

But that’s not all.

There’s also a shot at a free lunch with participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Houston area offering a free Extra Value Meal this Veterans Day -the offer is valid both Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12.

Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.

The offer can be redeemed for an Extra Value Meal, which includes favorites like the Quarter Pounder with cheese or Filet-o-Fish with medium fries and your choice of soft drink or breakfast items like the Egg McMuffin with hash browns and a small McCafé coffee.

Want a slice of pizza pie? Russo’s New York Pizzeria is offering Buy One Get One Free Giant Slice for Veterans all day on Sunday, at all of their 48 locations nationwide.

If you're still hungry, Applebee’s Restaurants are also doing their part to recognized veterans and pledges to serve one million free meals to neighborhood military heroes.

It’s the 11th year running for the service to serve all veterans and active-duty military to visit their local restaurants on Veterans Day to enjoy a complimentary full-size entree from an exclusive menu.

Since 2008, the neighborhood grill and bar has served 8.9 million free meals to veterans and active-duty military. Each Veterans Day, the entire Applebee’s family looks forward to opening their doors to thousands, hosting families, friends, solo diners and more, who gather to enjoy great food and time together.

Veterans and active-duty military will be able to choose their free meal from an exclusive menu of eight delicious and hearty entrees, including:

• Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
• 6 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin
• Chicken Tenders Platter
• Double Crunch Shrimp
• Fiesta Lime Chicken
• Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

“At Applebee’s we are proud to welcome veterans and active-duty military all year long. To date, we have served nearly nine million military heroes a free meal, and in celebration of our 11th year, we welcome one million more to join us on Veterans Day for a delicious and free meal among friends,” said John Cywinski, president at Applebee’s. “The entire Applebee’s community looks forward to this day year-round, and we hope it encourages our communities to come together to celebrate our neighborhood friends and heroes around the country.”

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