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Veterans Day 2020: Discounts on shopping and food you can't afford to miss
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It’s Veteran’s Day. If you served in the armed forces for this great country, you have our sincere gratitude. We’re not the only ones who are grateful for your sacrifice — there are a ton of businesses who want to thank you, too.
Restaurants and retailers extend their thanks each Veterans Day by giving you some free and discounted goodies, but this year is slightly different. There’s still a slew of good stuff being offered to veterans, but with the pandemic raging on, some of these deals are a bit different than they were in years past.
Unsure of where to start or who’s offering what? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here are the Veterans Day freebies you can take advantage of this year.
Veterans Day deals you don’t want to miss
While it’s common for restaurants and retailers to offer Veterans Day deals to active and retired military members, it’s not common for these deals to be on takeout and online purchases. This isn’t any year, though. This is 2020, the year of COVID-19.
Retailers and restaurants have taken the public health crisis into account and are still offering free meals, treats and special discounts for people who sacrifice for their country. The difference is that most of these deals are also good for takeout or online purchases to help you stay socially distant.
You’ll have to show proof of service to get most of these deals. That includes showing a military ID or dressing in uniform to prove you qualify. You may also be able to show discharge papers, VA cards, and veteran organization membership cards in most cases.
Restaurant deals
Applebee’s — Live near an Applebee’s? This restaurant chain offers veterans a free meal from a special menu on Wednesday, but offers can vary. You’ll need to check your local Applebee’s location for more details.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — If you’ve got a BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in your area and have proof of service, you can get a free meal up to $14.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage on Wednesday. The awesome thing about this deal is that it also extends to takeout, so you can social distance while taking advantage of it.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Like wings? Veterans get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings. This offer is good for both dine-in and takeout, and you’ll need to show proof of service to get it.
California Pizza Kitchen — Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu at California Pizza Kitchen. This offer is good for both dine-in and walk-in takeout.