TEXAS - To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals for Veterans Day.

Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11, honors all U.S. military veterans, living and deceased, who have served in the Armed Forces.

The holiday originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress renamed it Veterans Day to recognize all who served and not just those from WWI.

Across the country, the day is commemorated with parades, ceremonies, and community events. The restaurants and retailers listed below offer special discounts or free meals to veterans and active-duty service members as a gesture of gratitude.

To maximize these offers, veterans and active-duty military members should remember the following:

On Veterans Day, Applebees is once again honoring those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces.  All active duty, reserves, national guard, and veterans, who dine in-restaurant will receive a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive Veterans Day menu as a heartfelt thank-you for their service.

This year marks the 18th consecutive year Applebee’s has celebrated Veterans Day with this tradition. Since the program began, Applebee’s has served more than 12.3 million free meals to America’s service members and veterans.

Applebee’s 2025 Veterans Day Menu includes a choice of seven popular entrées including:

Another Broken Egg Cafe, known for its Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch, and lunch, is inviting all veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel to enjoy a complimentary Patriot French Toast topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream — paired with Barista House Blend Coffee — on Veterans Day, November 11, for dine-in guests presenting a valid Military ID.

This Veterans Day, AutoNation is honoring those who have served with an exclusive 20% discount on all services. The offer is available in-store at AutoNation-branded locations nationwide and through AutoNation Mobile Service from November 10–15, 2025.