Freebies
We Continue Serving Those Who Serve Us This Veterans Day At Applebee's
For the 17th consecutive year, we’re offering Veterans and Active Duty Military a special Veterans Day meal on Monday 11/11, where they can select from delicious entrées at Applebee’s across the country (Dine-in only).
Enjoy Our Most Popular Entrées
For their FREE lunch or dinner, Veterans can choose between some of our most popular entrées: Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, 6 oz. Top Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platters, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad, and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne.
$5 Bounce Back Card
Not only do Veterans eat free, they'll also receive a $5 Bounce Back card for a future visit within a 3-week redemption window.
Available on November 11, 2024, at participating Applebee’s® 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.
Honoring Our Military
We’re proud to have honored our active and former military members for over 20 years through Military Appreciation Night, and are looking forward to the celebration this year! Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 11 from 4pm – close. We will once again be honoring our military heroes with a free “thank you” meal.
Military Appreciation Event 2024 FAQs
Golden Corral® is proud of the U.S. military members who defend our country and our rights. We honor them every year with a special thank you dinner on our Military Appreciation Night. To date, we have served over 6.4 million free meals to our active duty and retired military heroes. But our commitment does not stop there. Over the past 23 years, Golden Corral restaurants and their guests together have raised over $19.5 million dollars for Disabled American Veterans.
Q: What is the date for 2024?
A: Military Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 4pm – close.
Q: Who is eligible for the free “thank you” dinner?
A: Any person who has served in the U.S. Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves).
Q: Why does Golden Corral provide this dinner?
A: We appreciate the men and women who are serving and who have served, and we are honored to offer this special event to thank them in person.
Q: Can I bring my family?
A: We know that spouses, children, mothers, and fathers deserve a heart-felt thank you, too, for their own personal sacrifices here at home. Family and friends are welcome to come join the celebration for our military heroes; however, the free ‘thank you’ dinner is for the person who served. Other guests will pay the regular dinner menu pricing.
Q: Can I have a rain check for another night?
A: There are no rain checks for Military Appreciation Night. We hope you can arrange your schedule to join us.
Q: Can I have my free “thank you” meal as a takeout meal?
A: There are no take-out meals associated with this dinner as most veterans feel that this is a great opportunity to renew old friendships, make new friends, and simply enjoy the evening as Golden Corral’s special guest.
Q: How many meals has Golden Corral served over the past 23 years?
A: Golden Corral restaurants have served 6.4 million free ‘thank you’ meals to our heroes in the military over the past 23 years.
Q: How much has Golden Corral donated to the Disabled American Veterans over the past 23 years?
A: Golden Corral restaurants and their guests have donated over $19.5 million dollars to the Disabled American Veterans organization in the past 23 years.