Which Wichita Falls area restaurants are offering freebies for Veterans Day?

In this 2021 photo, the color guard from the Rider High School JROTC served at the Wichita Falls ISD Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Stadium. In honor of veterans, many area restaurants are offering free food and beverages for current and prior military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. 
(Photo: TORIN HALSEY/TIMES RECORD NEWS)
In this 2021 photo, the color guard from the Rider High School JROTC served at the Wichita Falls ISD Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Stadium. In honor of veterans, many area restaurants are offering free food and beverages for current and prior military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. (Photo: TORIN HALSEY/TIMES RECORD NEWS)

To honor veterans for their service, several area restaurants are offering free entrees, beverages or sweet treats for Veterans Day 2022, Friday, Nov. 11, for active-duty, retired and reservist military members. This list was offered up by the Sheppard Air Force Base Military and Family Readiness Center and the Veterans Affairs website. The list is based on offerings nationwide, check with the local location to make sure they are participating.

Here are some of the participating locations:

7-Eleven

Free quarter-pound Big Bite 100-percent all-beef hot dog. Available in store or on the app.

Applebee’s

This Veterans Day, all Veterans and Active Duty Military members receive a free entrée from a special menu.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty services members this Veterans Day, November 11. The offer is available for dine-in or takeout (online ordering excluded). Proof of service must be shown for redemption.

Cici's Pizza

Free adult buffet with valid active-duty or retired military ID.

Cracker Barrel

Veterans get a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with an in-store or online purchase.

Chili's

Dine in on Veterans Day and get a complimentary entree.

Cotton Patch Café

All veterans and active-duty members get a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken.

Denny's

From 5 a.m. to Noon on Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty members can take advantage of a free Build Your Own Grand Slam.

Dickey’s BBQ

Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pulled Pork Sandwich on November 11. Valid in-store, and online/app for carryout.

Dunkin' Donuts

Free donut for active or retired military. No purchase necessary

El Chico

Veterans and active duty military eat free on Veterans Day. Limit $20.

Freddy’s

All veterans and active military personnel who visit Freddy's on Veterans Day will receive a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card.

Hooter’s

Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage on November 11. Dine-in only.

Little Caesar's Pizza

Free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Veterans Day at participating restaurants.

Menchie's

Veterans and active-duty military get their first 6 oz of froyo free on November 11 with proof of service.

IHOP

Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White and Blueberry pancakes at any IHOP on November 11. This offer is only valid if you dine in with proof of service.

Olive Garden

Free entrée from a special menu. Includes salad or soup and breadstick.

On the Border

Free pick-two combo meal.

Rapid Fire Pizza

Free dessert or cheesy bread with purchase of an entrée.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster is thanking veterans with a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Cole Slaw when dining in on Veterans Day.

Red Robin

Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red's Tavern Double when dining in on November 11. This classic burger also comes with free refills of Bottomless Steak Fries.

Schlotzsky's

From Veterans Day through November 30, veterans and active-duty service members get free chips and a drink with the purchase of an entrée.

Starbucks

Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.

Texas Roadhouse

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Texas Roadhouse is giving veterans and active-duty military personnel meal vouchers valid through May 30, 2023 with proof of service, no purchase necessary.

Wendy's

Free small breakfast combo with military ID.

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