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Veterans, Get Your Free Stuff TODAY!

Autobell Car Wash: Free “Ride-Thru wash” for all veterans and active military on Wednesday. No ID required.

Great Clips: Free haircut Wednesday for veterans and active duty or pick up a free haircut card. Also, non-veterans who get a haircut Wednesday get a free haircut card to give to a veteran.

Sport Clips: Free haircut Wednesday. Search for participating stores and hours at www.sportclips.com.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Free order of calamari with any purchase to all veterans, active military, police officers and firefighters with a valid ID through Wednesday. The chain also has an ongoing 10% discount for active and retired service members.

Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake.

Denny’s: Free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon Wednesday. 

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich.

Dunkin’: Free doughnut of your choice

Golden Corral: Through Nov. 30, Golden Corral is handing out free meal and beverage cards to all active-duty military and veterans. The cards can be used once through May 31 for lunch or dinner Monday through Thursday.

Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut of choice and small hot or iced coffee

Little Caesars: Free lunch combo between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday.

O’Charley’s: Free meal from special menu Wednesday. Plus, the chain has a 10% military discount daily.

Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke product Wednesday. Also, the chain has a daily heroes discount offering 10% off entire checks to all servicemen and -women, police officers, firefighters and first responders with a valid state or federal service ID.

Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert.

Starbucks: Free tall hot brewed coffee for veterans, active service members and their spouses Wednesday.

TCBY: Free six ounces of frozen yogurt.

TGI Fridays: Free select meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wendy’s: Free small breakfast combo with valid military ID from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Hours can vary by location. Service members enrolled in the Veterans Advantage program can get a free breakfast sandwich with any breakfast purchase from Wednesday through Dec. 31. 

Zaxby’s: Free Boneless Wings Meal with proof of military service Wednesday.

 

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