A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in the Philadelphia area.
Two Important Notes
- Most companies require some form of military ID. These include: a Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Drivers License with Veterans Designation, a photograph in uniform, you in uniform (if your service permits), Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification. Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
- Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies. We will do our best to keep this page updated as we find new information.
Free Food
- Applebee’s—free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Last year, Applebee’s served more than 1 million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. There will be seven entrées to choose from, beverage and gratuity not included. Military ID or proof of service required.
- Friendly's—free breakfast, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012: All active military and veterans that present military ID or honorable discharge card will receive a free Big Two Do Breakfast and coffee during breakfast hours only. Applicable on dine-in only until 11 a.m.
- Chili’s—free meal, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of seven meals. This offer is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 11, 2012 at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations.
- Denny’s—free pancakes, Monday, Nov. 12 2012: Free all-you-can-eat pancakes from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 for all active, retirees, and veterans with a valid military ID or proof of military service. Offer available in every Denny’s nationwide.
- Outback Steakhouse—free Bloomin’ Onions and Cokes until Nov. 11, 2012: Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel with ID.
- Subway—free Six-Inch Sub, Nov. 11, 2012: Select SUBWAY® Restaurants will offer a FREE six inch sub or flatbread to military veterans on Veterans Day. This offer is valid only on November 11, 2012 at participating local SUBWAY® restaurants, Military ID or proof of service required. Note: SUBWAY® Restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere. Please call ahead for participation and times.
- 383 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
- 1776 E Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
- 410 Swedesford Rd Berwyn, PA 19312
- 500 Chesterbrook Blvd Chesterbrook, PA 19087
- 81 Lancaster Ave Malvern, PA 19355
- 512 Kimberton Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460
- 38 E Market St West Chester, PA 19382
- 1502 W Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19382
- 61 W Lancaster Ave Ardmore, PA 19003
- 6125 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Roxborough)
- 1136 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA 19064
- 1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA 19064 (In the Springfield Mall)
- Texas Roadhouse—free lunch, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012: Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Choose from one of 10 free meals, plus sides and a drink. Offer good for All veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required.
- T.G.I. Friday’s—free lunch, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012: Valid for all US Military personnel and veterans. Must wear uniform (if permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID.
- The Olive Garden—free entrée, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Offer good for veterans and active duty military, on Sunday, November 11 during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all entrées inlcude freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Offer good in US and Canada, proof of service required.
- 7-Eleven—free Slurpee, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012: Available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offer good to all current and former military members. ID or proof of service required.
- 1818 E Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19301
- 969 Glenbrook Ave Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
- 169 W City Ave Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- 2915 Springfield Rd Broomall, PA 19008
- 2606 Haverford Rd Ardmore, PA 19003
- 1401 City Ave Wynnewood, PA 19096
- 143 W Eagle Rd Havertown, PA 19083
- 200 Nutt Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460
- 200 S High St West Chester, PA 19382
- 1300 Phoenixville Pike West Chester, PA 19380
- 6101 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Roxborough)
- 7607 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Roxborough)
- 5632 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Roxborough)
Store Discounts
- Home Depot Military Discount: The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran’s Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center(R) locations. The 10% military discount is available everyday for active duty and retirees, but not all veterans. Home Depot makes this offer available to all veterans on most military holidays.
- Lowe’s Military Discount: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 – Nov. 11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. Like Home Depot, Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military members, but not to veterans. However, they extend the offer to military veterans on military holidays. You can also find exclusive discounts at Lowe’s.com.
- Old Navy: Every Monday, including November 12, active and veteran military personnel with ID cards are granted 10 percent off their purchases.
- Big Lots: Veterans, active duty, retired and reserve military personnel and their immediate family members with valid ID get a 10 percent discount on purchases.
- 200 W. Swedesford Rd Devon, PA 19333
- Build-A-Bear Workshop: To celebrate Veterans Day, the store is offering 20 percent off a purchase when guests present a valid military ID.
- Amazon.com—free MP3 album download “Veterans Day Honor”: Available at Amazon on Veterans Day. Download the album (album will be full price again starting Nov. 12).
- Sports Authority—15 percent off all purchases: All Veterans and Military personnel please stop by your local Sports Authority store to receive 15 percent off your entire purchase on Nov. 11, 2012. Please show proper identification or proof of service at check-out to receive this special offer.
Free Activities
- All national parks, forests and monuments offer free addmission to all on Veterans Day. Go and Enjoy the scenery!
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Applebee's
1107 W Chester Pike, West Chester, PA -
Applebee's
1305 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA -
Friendly's
240 Painters Crossing, Chadds Ford, PA -
Friendly's
9165 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
Chili's Grill & Bar
312 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA -
Chili's Grill & Bar
175 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Outback Steakhouse
125 E Swedesford Rd, Wayne, PA -
Outback Steakhouse
1162 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA -
Subway
1776 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA -
Subway Restaurant
410 Swedesford Rd, Berwyn, PA (1126218) -
Subway
383 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA -
Subway
500 Chesterbrook Blvd, Chesterbrook, PA -
Subway
81 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA -
Subway Restaurant
512 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA -
Subway Restaurant
38 E Market St, West Chester, PA (1126218) -
Subway Restaurant
1502 W Chester Pike, West Chester, PA -
Subway Restaurant
61 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA -
Subway Restaurant
6125 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
Subway Restaurant
1136 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA -
Subway Restaurant
1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (In the Springfield Mall) -
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
83 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA -
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (Springfield Square South) -
7-Eleven
1818 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA -
7-Eleven
969 Glenbrook Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA -
7-Eleven
169 W City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA -
7-Eleven
2915 Springfield Rd, Broomall, PA -
7-Eleven
2606 Haverford Rd, Ardmore, PA -
7 Eleven
1401 City Ave, Wynnewood, PA -
7 Eleven
143 W Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA -
7-Eleven
200 Nutt Rd, Phoenixville, PA -
7-Eleven
200 S High St, West Chester, PA -
7 Eleven
1300 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA -
7-Eleven
6101 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
7 Eleven
7607 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
7-Eleven
5632 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
Home Depot
700 Reed Rd, Broomall, PA -
Old Navy
400 S State Rd, Springfield, PA (Marple Crossroads Shopping Center) -
Old Navy
60 E Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA -
Build-A-Bear Workshop
1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA (Springfield Mall: First Level - Store # 33) -
Friendly's
1145 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA
Rene L. Lloyd
4:33 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Thank you men and women for protecting me and my family!!
james koslosky
1:51 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
I went to Subway at 6125 ridge ave., philadelphia, pa. 19128 on veterans day, 11/11/12. Subways home page said free 6 in. sub for veterans at participating Subways. This subway's manager said they don't participate. I sent a similar comment to Subway customer service. Kos - U.S. Army veteran.