Many businesses around the area are offering Veterans Day deals

Here's a list of Veterans Day deals we found around the area:

Applebee's - Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free meal from a select menu by dining in at participating locations Nov. 11.

Biscuit Belly - Veterans can eat free with a choice of a Bacon Egg & Cheese, Sausage Egg & Cheese, or Chicken Biscuit Sandwich and a hot drip coffee or fountain drink. Dine-in only. 

Bob Evans - The restaurant will be offering a special menu of seven homestyle favorites available to veterans and active duty military for free. Click here for a full list of eligible menu items. This offer is available for dine-in only, and a beverage isn't included. 

Buffalo Wild Wings - The restaurant is offering 10 free boneless wings and fries to all past and present armed service members with a valid ID Tuesday.

Circle K - One free cup of iced or hot coffee to all current and veteran military personnel, redeemed through the Circle K app.

Chili's - The restaurant chain is offering free meals to veterans at participating restaurants. To redeem, just show a valid military ID.

Chipotle - Active military and veterans can get a free entree if they order one entree between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time. A valid military ID must be shown to get the BOGO deal. It applies to bowls, burritos, salads and taco entrees.

Cracker Barrel - Veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a free Sunrise Pancake Special, (two buttermilk pancakes topped with whipped butter and syrup, with a choice of eggs or breakfast meat) in-store Nov. 11.

Denny's - Active and retired military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam, which is made up of two buttermilk pancakes, two crispy strips of bacon, two sausage links, and two eggs. The offer is valid from 5 a.m. to noon local time. 

Dunkin' Donuts - Offering all active and retired military a free doughnut when they show their military ID at participating restaurants nationwide Tuesday.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - 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. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through Dec. 31, 2025.

Golden Corral - All locations will be thanking active military and veterans with a free redeemable dinner (buffet & beverage) on Nov. 11 starting at 4 p.m. to closing. This offer is available for dine-in only. 

Great Clips - Veterans and active-duty service members can get a free haircut or a free haircut card Tuesday at participating Great Clips.

Hooters - All retired and active-duty military, who present proof of service or a military ID, can order one free meal from a special Veterans Day menu. The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.

IHOP - The International House of Pancakes is celebrating Veterans Day by giving free Red White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo meals to veterans who come in Nov. 11 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 

Indiana State Parks: The Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all veterans and active-duty military personnel and everyone in their vehicle on Veterans Day. This in includes reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas and off-road recreation areas. This includes admission to the Falls of the Ohio State Park's Interpretive Center 

Jiffy Lube - All retired and active-duty military can get 50% off any oil change at Jiffy Lube on Nov. 11. This is valid at all Louisville area locations.

Little Caesars - Veterans can snag a free Lunch Combo, which includes four slices of deep dish pizza and a 20-oz drink, anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 11.

Little Dave's Roadhouse - Offering 20% off all active and retired service members meal.

Louisville Zoo - Active, retired and discharged military members as well as immediate family get free admission on Nov. 11.

McDonald's - Veterans and active-duty military members and their families can get one free meal with a valid military ID all day on Nov. 11. For breakfast, veterans can enjoy a free Egg McMuffin meal, including a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee. For lunch or dinner, veterans can enjoy a free 3-piece McCrispy Strips Meal, with medium fry and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.

Mission BBQ - All veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy a free sandwich on Nov. 11.

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar - Veterans and active-duty military members with a valid military ID can enjoy a free lunch from O'Charley's Daily Dinner Deals Menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Nov. 10 and 11. Service members who visit on Nov. 10 or Nov. 11 will also receive a $5 reward card, valid for their next visit to O’Charley’s.

Olive Garden - Olive Garden is offering a free meal from a special menu Tuesday that includes an entrée and comes with unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad.

Outback Steakhouse - Active-duty military and veterans get a free "Aussie 3-course meal" with a starter, choice of select entrée, and dessert for dine-in Nov. 10 and 11. Customers must show valid military ID to redeem.

Red Lobster - restaurants are giving all active-duty military, reserves and veterans a free Shrimp & Chips entrée Tuesday at participating locations with proof of service. Dine-in only.

Qdoba - Active-duty military and veterans can get a free chips and dip, no purchase needed at participating locations when they show their military ID.

Shoney's - Shoney's will be offering a free meal to veterans and active-duty service members with a valid military ID on Nov. 11.

Starbucks - Veterans and military spouses can go to any participating Starbucks location Nov. 11 for a free tall coffee, either brewed or iced. Café and drive-thru orders are eligible for the order, but cold brew, Nitro and beverage customizations are excluded. 

Texas Roadhouse - Active, former and retired military personnel with a valid military ID, Veterans Affairs Card or military discharge papers can receive a free meal voucher for a future visit or a free lunch from Texas Roadhouse's special Veterans Day menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. The voucher expires May 31, 2026.

White Castle: White Castle is celebrating Veterans Day by offering a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members who dine at a participating White Castle restaurant. The special offer is valid on Tuesday, Nov. 11. No purchase necessary, but must show a military ID.