Veterans Day meal, drink deals in Anderson County. Here's what to know.
For Veterans Day, restaurants and businesses across the U.S. are recognizing the sacrifice of veterans and active-duty military personnel with free meals, deals and discounts.
The federal holiday, which is Saturday, is held on Nov. 11 to mark the end of World War I when the Allies and Germany signed an armistice agreement on Nov. 11, 1918 – fighting ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
But the date itself is meant to honor all those who served in the military, those who are living and those who have died.
Many of these deals are for Saturday, but some are good on Friday, and others over the weekend. Most discounts require proof of service, such as a form of veteran, military or military-dependent identification. Many offers are limited to dine-in guests as well. Always check with your closest location to confirm participation.
Here's what to know: Veterans Day weekend events, meal, drink deals in Upstate SC.
Pilot Flying J Veterans Day meal
The Pilot Flying J at 110 Frontage Road in Piedmont is offering service members and their families a free meal credit worth up to $12 through the myRewards Plus app. Veterans Day offers can be claimed Nov. 10-12, through the my Rewards Plus app.
Applebee's Veterans Day free meal
During the week of Nov. 11, Anderson Applebee's at 3191 N. Main St. and 2402 E. Ri ver St. will offer veterans and active-duty members of the military eight free entrée options and a $5 Bounce Back Card to use at any participating Applebee's.
Dunkin' Veterans Day free donut
As part of Dunkin's Veterans Day promotion, retired and active military members can enjoy a free donut of their choice at any participating Dunkin' restaurant nationwide. Anderson Dunkin' locations are 2015 E Greenville St and 2933 N Main St
Starbucks Veterans Day free coffee
Veterans, active military service members and military spouses can get a free tall hot or cold brewed coffee at participating locations on Nov. 11. Anderson locations: 1900 N Main St, 4686 Clemson Blvd, and 2404 N Highway 81.
Golden Corral Buffet Military Appreciation Night
On Monday, Nov. 13, participating Golden Corral Buffet locations will offer free dinners to military veterans. The promotion runs from 5 p.m. until closing on Military Appreciation Night. 3546 Clemson Boulevard is the address for the Anderson location.
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IHOP Veterans Day free pancakes
iHop is offering veterans and active military members free red, white, and blueberry pancakes on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. There are two Anderson locations at 3191 N Main St and 2402 E River St
Chili's Veterans Day free meal
On Saturday, Nov. 11, Chili's will offer one of four free meals to veterans and active military members.
The menu offers an Old Timer with Cheese, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Crispers with Fries, Chili and Soup with a side salad.
3803 Clemson Boulevard is the address for the Anderson location
Krispy Kreme free donut Veterans Day
On Saturday, Nov. 11, participating Krispy Kreme stores in the U.S. will offer free doughnuts and small coffee to veterans and active military members.
1620 N Main St is the address for the Anderson location
Hooters Veterans Day free meal
All participating Hooters will offer veterans and active military members one of five free meal options on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Among the options are 10-Piece Boneless Wings, Hooters Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, and Buffalo Chicken Salad.
112 Interstate Boulevard is the address for the Anderson location
Travis Jacque Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.
USA Today's Mike Snider contributed to this report.
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