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Nothing says "Thank You" like a free lunch.
And in the spirit -- and to celebrate Veteran's Day -- next Wednesday, several major casual-dining restaurants -- including Applebee's, McCormick & Schmick's and Golden Corral -- are offering free food to the nation's military vets and active-duty personnel, USA Today reports.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin' Onion appetizer and a drink to vets and current military personnel on Wednesday. Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts, and even Home Depot and Lowe's are getting in on the action offering 10-percent discounts to military.
And in the spirit -- and to celebrate Veteran's Day -- next Wednesday, several major casual-dining restaurants -- including Applebee's, McCormick & Schmick's and Golden Corral -- are offering free food to the nation's military vets and active-duty personnel, USA Today reports.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin' Onion appetizer and a drink to vets and current military personnel on Wednesday. Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts, and even Home Depot and Lowe's are getting in on the action offering 10-percent discounts to military.
At Applebee's restaurants around the country, vets and active-duty military can get a free entree on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until midnight. And while Applebee's will ask for military ID, the company says it won't be sticklers for proof.
"We're not going to argue with folks who might forget to bring it," Sam Rothschild, senior vice president of operations for Applebee's told USA Today.
McCormick & Schmick's will give vets a free entree on Sunday instead of on the holiday so that vets can bring their families. The restaurant will also ask for military ID and recommends reservations.
Buffet meals will be free for both veterans and active-duty military at Golden Corral restaurants on Monday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event -- the restaurant chain's ninth annual Military Appreciation Monday -- is not on Veteran's Day so that it doesn't interfere with holiday activities.
Additionally, the Ark Restaurant Group wrote in a e-mail alert to customers that they "will not be charging our soldiers and veterans for their meal on Veterans Day at any of our restaurants on the East Coast."
Industry analysts say the promotions will help restaurants improve their image at a time when casual-dining restaurant sales are falling fast.
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11-07-2009 @2:04PM Steve said... Curtis,
The military has fought since the revolution so schmucks like you have the freedom to make stupid comments.
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11-07-2009 @2:09PM Gail said... My husband & I live a few miles from an Army post. The Lowe's in town doesn't offer 10% military discount except on Veteran's Day. Home Depot offers it year round, but it's about 15-20 miles away. I wonder why that is...?
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11-07-2009 @5:42PM Matt Maples said... Wow you guys bitch way too much. I have been in the military for 12 years now and I dont look for any handouts from people for anything. I think its great that some companies offer discounts at all to members, even though I will not be taking advantage of it. Please just stop complaining and be thankful that there are companies out there that are offering anything at all to people.
People who complain about free stuff like this are the reason this country is in the shape it is. Everyone is looking for a hand-out and not willing to contribute something to help their neighbors. I am proud to be in the military for the last 12 years and I dont think I deserve any free stuff for it.
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11-07-2009 @3:12PM aleighcat said... God bless all of our Vets, both past and present. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I always put you on a pedestal and always will. It would behoove *some* people to remember which side their bread is buttered on and those responsible for doing the buttering. How **DARE** you talk smack about any of our Veterans. My only child is currently deployed in that hellhole, doing his part to fight in the name of his country and its people. "The Middle East did nothing to us"???!! Seriously.....were you just born in the last 8 years? Who in hell do you think was responsible for the attacks on the twin towers? Behind the plane crashes leading up to it? They were all **MIDDLE EASTERNERS***, i.e: RADICAL MUSLIMS!!!! Dumbas*...either respect this country and all who protect her, or get the hell out and reside with your heroes alongside the camels. You're the kind who will be the first ones crying for protection should we ever fall under attack again. Sadly, my son would *still* come to your aid, as he's trained & upheld to do.
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11-11-2009 @1:40PM Natalie said... You can just bring a photo in your uniform for most of the offers. My husband is 100% disabled and he doesn't have an ID card, he's got the VA's statement of his disability, but no ID card. I thank these companies for doing this, but one would think they might look more into how these people are actually handled by the military and it isn't usually w/ an id card. Just a thought for next time. FYI most of the establshments said they aren't going to be sticklers about it, so if you don't have anything and just explain, I'm sure it will be fine. Best of luck!
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