Free meal at Applebees for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Nov. 11

For the 17th consecutive year, Applebees is giving all active military and veterans a free meal on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2024.

More details will be forthcoming but we know right now that Applebees across the country will be participating. The Veterans Day free meal deal will be available for dine-in only.

The free meal is available with proof of service at participating locations. The offer should be available at most Wichita-area locations and even at locations farther out in Kansas.

Applebee Veterans Day Deal 2024

“For 14 years and counting, Applebee’s restaurants across the country have served 10.3 million free meals in honor of our nation’s heroes, and this year is no different.”
“At Applebee’s, Veterans Day is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Tony Moralejo, president of Applebee’s. “We’re honored to welcome our nation’s heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice with a complimentary entrée as a small token of appreciation. Thank you to all who are serving and all who have served.”

When you arrive you’ll be given a special menu to order from. The menu may vary depending on location, but this is an example of what you can look forward to:

6 oz. Top Sirloin
Double Crunch Shrimp
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Chicken Tenders Platter
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Oriental Chicken Salad
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

Beverages and tips are not included; please tip generously!

U.S. veterans and active-duty military just need to show proof of service to receive the free meal. There’s a limit of 1 meal per person (naturally!), and it isn’t valid with other coupons or discounts. The free meal offer is good for dine-in only.

“We’re honored to be able to give thanks to those who have served our country through our annual free meal offer at Applebee’s restaurants on Veterans Day,” said John Cywinski, Applebee’s President. “We have celebrated veterans and active service members with free meals on Veterans Day since 2008 and are pleased to add an extra gift with $5 toward their next meal.”

When you are dining at Applebees on November 11, you’ll get a $5 bounce back card to redeem for dine-in, To Go or delivery within three weeks. Be sure to check out any terms and conditions on the card.

To find your nearest participating location and to learn more, visit the Applebees website here.