{"id":1016070,"date":"2026-11-02T10:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/applebees-honors-veterans-active-duty-military-with-free-meals-on-veterans-day-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:02:32","slug":"applebees-honors-veterans-active-duty-military-with-free-meals-on-veterans-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/applebees-honors-veterans-active-duty-military-with-free-meals-on-veterans-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Applebee\u2019s\u00ae Honors Veterans &amp; Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Applebee\u2019s\u00ae Honors Veterans &amp; Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Applebee\u2019s has served more than 12.7 million complimentary meals to service members and veterans over the past 19 years on Veterans Day<\/i><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nVeterans and Active Duty Military who visit a participating Applebee\u2019s restaurant in the United States on Wednesday, November 11, can receive a <b>free full-size entr\u00e9e<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nApplebee\u2019s has served more than 12.7 million free meals to America\u2019s heroes since the tradition began 19 years ago.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVeterans and Active Duty Military who dine-in on Wednesday, November 11 are eligible to receive a <b>$5 Bounce Back Card<\/b> to use toward their next meal at Applebee\u2019s.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PASADENA, Calif.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nThis Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, Applebee\u2019s will continue its longstanding tradition of honoring those who serve and have served our country. All Active Duty Military, Veterans, Reserves, and National Guard members who dine in at participating Applebee\u2019s restaurants will receive a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applebees.com%2Fen%2Fveterans-day-free-meals%3Futm_medium%3Dpublic%2520relations%26utm_source%3Dbusinesswire%26utm_content%3Dlandingpage%26utm_campaign%3Dvets_day_26_landingpage%26utm_term%3Dvets_day&amp;esheet=54632324&amp;newsitemid=20261102737849&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=complimentary+full-size+entr%26eacute%3Be&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0ce301acbe2e788ab0e397f24fb73d79\">complimentary full-size entr\u00e9e<\/a> from an exclusive Veterans Day menu as a heartfelt thank-you for their service.*<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102737849\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102737849\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261102737849\/en\/2953794\/4\/Veterans_Day_2026.jpg\" alt=\"Applebee\u2019s\u00ae Honors Veterans &amp; Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Applebee\u2019s\u00ae Honors Veterans &amp; Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThis year marks the 19<sup>th<\/sup> consecutive year Applebee\u2019s has honored service members and veterans with complimentary meals on Veterans Day. Since the tradition began, Applebee\u2019s has served more than 12.7 million free meals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Applebee\u2019s 2026 Veterans Day Menu<\/b> features a choice of seven popular entr\u00e9es including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n6 oz. Top Sirloin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nClassic Bacon Cheeseburger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nChicken Tenders Platter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nDouble Crunch Shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nFiesta Lime Chicken\u00ae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nOriental Chicken Salad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nThree-Cheese Chicken Penne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\u201cVeterans Day at Applebee\u2019s is one of our Team Members\u2019 favorite days of the year because you truly see and feel neighborhoods come together to honor and thank our nation\u2019s heroes,\u201d said John Peyton, Applebee\u2019s president and Dine Brands CEO. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to welcome veterans and Active Duty military into our restaurants and offer a complimentary entr\u00e9e as one small expression of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nVeterans and Active Duty military guests who dine in on November 11 will also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card, redeemable for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption period.**<\/p>\n<p>\nTo find a local restaurant, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applebees.com%2Fen%2Frestaurants%3Futm_medium%3Dpublic%2520relations%26utm_source%3Dbusinesswire%26utm_content%3Dlocationpage%26utm_campaign%3Dvets_day_26_locationpage%26utm_term%3Dvets_day&amp;esheet=54632324&amp;newsitemid=20261102737849&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Applebees.com%2Frestaurants&amp;index=2&amp;md5=d932215aec127afd68a0f45fe9affdcb\">Applebees.com\/restaurants<\/a>. Guests can also join Club Applebee\u2019s\u00ae for exclusive offers and promotions by signing up at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applebees.com%2Fen%2Fsign-up%3Futm_medium%3Dpublic%2520relations%26utm_source%3Dbusinesswire%26utm_content%3Demailsignup_2026%26utm_campaign%3Dvets_day_26_emailsignup_2026%26utm_term%3Dvets_day&amp;esheet=54632324&amp;newsitemid=20261102737849&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Applebees.com%2Fsign-up&amp;index=3&amp;md5=e691a0143e92894497454aeee32cd85e\">Applebees.com\/sign-up<\/a>. New members receive a special welcome offer!<\/p>\n<p>\n*Available on November 11, 2026, at participating Applebee\u2019s\u00ae restaurants only. Dine-in only. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Beverage and gratuity not included. U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military simply show proof of military service. Proof of service includes U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans organization card (i.e., American Legion, VFW), photograph of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation. Limit 1 meal per U.S. Veteran or Active Duty Military.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\n**Single-Use Promotional Card. Expires 11\/29\/26. Not Redeemable on Date of Issuance. Card must be presented and relinquished at time of redemption. Valid at participating Applebee\u2019s\u00ae restaurants OR online via applebees.com or the Applebee\u2019s mobile app in the US only. Limit one card per party, per table, per visit. Excludes tax, alcohol, delivery fees, gift cards, and gratuity. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, or discounts. Not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given. Void if lost, stolen, photographed, scanned, reproduced, or altered in any way.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Applebee&#8217;s<\/b>\u00ae<\/p>\n<p>\nAs one of the world\u2019s largest casual dining brands, Applebee\u2019s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America\u2019s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee\u2019s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it\u2019s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin\u2019 Good in the Neighborhood\u2122 is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee&#8217;s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee\u2019s is always Doin\u2019 Good in the Neighborhood\u00ae. Applebee\u2019s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,557 Applebee\u2019s restaurants globally as of June 28, 2026. Applebee&#8217;s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. 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Applebee\u2019s has served more than 12.7 million free meals to America\u2019s heroes since the tradition began 19 years ago. Veterans and Active Duty Military who dine-in on Wednesday, November 11 are eligible to receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to use toward their next meal at Applebee\u2019s. 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