Possible blindspot · U.S. · 6 outlets (L 0 · C 1 · R 5)
Veterans Day 2026 brings free meals and discounts nationwide
Businesses across the country are offering freebies and discounts to mark Veterans Day 2026, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11.[3, 5] The Daily Wire reported that hundreds of businesses offer discounts, deals, and even free meals to veterans each year to thank them for their service.[4] Fox News reported that about 30 restaurants are offering Veterans Day deals on Nov. 11, including Outback Steakhouse's free Bloomin' Onion and Buffalo Wild Wings' boneless wings.[2]
The New York Post also reported about 30 restaurant brands participating, with some offers providing return deals after the holiday.[3] Mashable highlighted free food from 7 Brew, Denny's, Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme, and Chili's, among others.[1] Many deals require proof of military service, so veterans should check requirements before going, The Political Insider reported.[5]
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Why it's here Covered by 6 outlets: 0 left, 1 center, 5 right. A possible blindspot: 0 of 42 left-leaning outlets covered it, and Tare found no matching headline from the others in the last 24 hours.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: Mashable (−0.45).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), Fox News (+1.52), The Daily Wire (+2.07), The Political Insider (+2.65).
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- Center Veterans Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme, Chili’s, and more
- Right-leaning Veterans Day 2026: free meals, discounts, and deals at top restaurants