A Salute to the Military

Dallas restaurants honor military with deals on Veterans Day 2024

There are tons of deals to be found for military servicemembers and veterans on and around November 11.

Photo courtesy of Tarrant Co. Veterans Council

Due to the sacrifice they make for the United States on a daily basis, current military servicemembers and veterans are the recipients of discounts at various business throughout the year. But Veterans Day offers the opportunity for restaurants and other places to give a boost to that appreciation.

We have gathered together all of Veterans Day deals being offered by Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, bars, and other vendors on November 11, 2024 (and in some cases, before and after the day itself). Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

Applebee's: The casual restaurant chain, which has over 20 locations through Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal on November 11. They can also get a free Budweiser, Bud Light or Budweiser Zero, although the free beer is dependent on the number Folds of Honor beers bought by guests for veterans prior to Veterans Day. Any unclaimed funds for pre-purchased Buds will be donated to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military as well as families ofAmerica’s first responders.
Bar Louie: The restaurant/bar chain, which has five locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free burger on November 10 and 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and excludes the Big Louie. Guests can upgrade to the Impossible Burger for $4.
Barrel & Bones: The craft bar and smokehouse, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer a complimentary item of from the Handhelds section of the menu, such as the Spicy Pastrami Brisket, Smokehouse Sandwich, or the Smoked French Dip. The deal is only good on November 11.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has 11 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Additionally, veterans will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer, good anytime between November 12 and December 31. It can be used for dine in or take out and is redeemable with a purchase of $14.95 or more.
Black Agave: The Mexican restaurant in Farmers Branch will offer 50 percent off all menu items (alcohol excluded) on November 11.
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: The Texas-based military-themed dining chain, which has locations in Dallas and Arlington, will offer free entrees on November 11. Other items will be discounted 20 percent, which extends to family members. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Broken Yolk Cafe: The breakfast restaurant chain, which has a location in McKinney, will offer a free short stack of pancakes on November 11.
Buffalo Wild Wings: The chicken wing chain, which has 24 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 free boneless wings and fries on November 11. The deal is available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only. They also offer a 15 percent discount year-round.
Cafe Nubia: The upscale Mediterranean and African restaurant in Dallas will offer 20 percent off any dinner entrée from November 12-15 (the restaurant is closed on Mondays).
California Pizza Kitchen: The pizza chain, which has one location in Frisco, will offer a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu on November 11; the deal is good for dine-in only. Additionally, all veterans and active-duty service members who dine with CPK on Veterans Day will receive a Buy One Get One coupon for any pizza, pasta, or salad that can be redeemed during a future visit between November 12 and 25.
Cantina Laredo: The Mexican food chain, which has locations in Frisco and Addison, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11. The deal is not good at the three airport locations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: The Italian restaurant chain, which has two locations in Dallas and Plano, will offer veterans an opportunity to order an entrée when they dine-in and take home another entrée of equal or lesser value for free, November 8-10. On November 11, veterans can order a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a free nonalcoholic beverage. They also offer a Heroes Discount year-round offer of 10 percent off to all service members, veterans and first responders.
Charleys Cheesesteaks: The cheesesteak chain, which has over 20 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free regular-sized Gourmet Fry on November 11.
Cicis Pizza: The pizza chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free adult buffet on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and does not include a drink.
Cotton Patch Cafe: The casual dining restaurant chain, which has 15 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken on November 11 for dine-in only orders.
Dog Haus: The hot dog restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Haus Dog on November 11.
Dunkin': The doughnut chain, which has many locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free doughnut on November 11. The deal must be done in person; it is not available through the app.
El Chico: The fast casual Mexican food chain, which has three locations in Pantego, Richland Hills, and Rockwall, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
El Fenix: The Mexican restaurant chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer its Enchilada Plate with a choice of two cheese, chicken, or beef, or the Taco Platter that includes two chicken or beef tacos. Both meals include rice and beans. The deal is good for dine-in only on November 11.
Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink, on November 11.
Fogo de Chão: The Churrasco chain, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer 50 percent off the Full Churrasco experience for the veteran, and a 10 percent discount for up to three of their guests on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Ford's Garage: The Plano restaurant with vintage Ford Motors auto theme will offer a choice of one free American Standard Burger or one entrée up to $15 on November 11.
Freebirds World Burrito: The burrito restaurant chain, which has 18 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off any order on November 11.
Golden Corral: The buffet chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free “thank you” buffet and beverage on November 11 from 4 pm to close.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 11. If you can't make it on Veterans Day, they offer 15 percent off for veterans every day of the year.
Hutchins BBQ: The barbecue restaurant, which has locations in McKinney and Frisco, will offer a sandwich (pulled pork, smoked turkey, house-made sausage, or sliced or chopped brisket), along with a side and a beverage.
John Wayne: An American Experience: The Fort Worth museum dedicated to the late actor, John Wayne, will offer free walk-in admission, November 9-11.
Kolache Factory: The kolache restaurant, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free kolache (any kind) and one cup of freshly brewed Katz coffee (any size) on November 11. Offer excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks.
Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has locations in Dallas and Plano, will offer 50 percent off food from November 8-11.
Kroger: The grocery store chain, which has locations all over Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 percent off in-store food and household purchases on November 11.
Lazy Dog Restaurants: The casual restaurant chain, which has six locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free entrée on November 11.
Logan's Roadhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has locations in Hurst and Burleson, will offer a free lunch from 11 am to 3 pm at participating Logan’s locations on November 11. Guests can choose from a special menu of fan favorites that includes cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, pork chops, and more. Contact the preferred location for availability of deal.
Luckys Café: The Oak Lawn diner will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
Main Event: The bowling/entertainment chain, which has seven locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free double cheeseburger, fries, and a 30-minute timecard.
McDonald's: McDonald’s, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free breakfast combo meal or regular combo meal on November 11. The offer is available through the drive-thru or in-restaurant.
Miznon: The Mediterranean street food restaurant in Dallas will offer a free side of hummus with any purchase from November 12-15 (the restaurant is closed on Mondays).
MOD Pizza: The pizza chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer the all-new Mega Cookie for free with the purchase of any MOD-sized pizza or salad. The offer is available in-restaurant only, and can be used by veterans and their spouses.
Omni PGA Frisco: The golf resort will offer 25 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf, November 9-11. They will also offer two free hourlong golf clinics on November 11 at 10 am and 3 pm.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The steakhouse chain, which has three locations in Uptown Dallas, Frisco, and Grapevine, will offer a free dinner-cut pork chop on November 11 from 4 pm to close when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree. If dining alone or with other veterans, veterans will receive a dinner-cut pork chop for half off original price. The deal is good for dine-in only.
PJ’s Coffee: The coffeehouse chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee on November 11.
Pluckers Wing Bar: The chicken wing restaurant, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal (includes entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage) on November 11.
QDOBA: The fast casual Mexican restaurant chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off any full-size entrée on November 11 (in-restaurant only at participating locations).
Rock & Brews: The rock & roll-themed restaurant chain, which has locations in The Colony and Grapevine, will offer their “We Salute You” Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad for free on November 11.
Scotty P's: The burger chain, which has five locations in the Dallas-area, will offer 50 percent any platter with the purchase of another platter on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Silver Fox: The upscale steakhouse chain, which has locations in Richardson and Fort Worth, will offer up to $30 off an entrée on November 11.
Sleep Number: The mattress retailer, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 percent off the entire purchase through November 11. After the holiday, military members and their families can enjoy 5 percent off all Sleep Number products with their everyday military offer. The deal is good in-store or online.
Smashburger: The burger chain, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer a free All-American Single or Double Burger (beef only, no substitutions). The deal is good for dine-in only.
Snuffer's: The fast-casual burger chain, which has seven locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free burger or sandwich of the guest's choice on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Sonic Drive-In: The fast food chain, which has many locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer half price shakes in any size and flavor, including both Classic and Master Shakes, on November 11.
The Statler: The hotel in downtown Dallas will offer 25 percent off all food and beverage on November 11 their bars and restaurants, including Waterproof, Scout, Bourbon & Banter, and Overeasy.
STK Steakhouse: The steakhouse chain, which has one location in Dallas, will offer 50 percent off food from November 8-11.
The Swing: The 10-hole Par 3 course at Omni PGA Frisco will offer a complimentary round on November 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tee times are available on a walk-up, first-come, first-served basis.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: The Mediterranean restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Grilled Chicken Gyro meal, which includes chips and a choice of a side. The deal is good for dine-in only. They will also donate $1 from every gyro sold to the Wounded Warrior Project.
III Forks: The steakhouse in Frisco will offer a free entrée up to a $60 value on November 11.
Twin Peaks: The breastaurant chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free lunch (11 am-3 pm) from a select menu on November 11. Choices include a cheeseburger & fries, chicken tenders & fries, Caesar salad with chicken or shrimp, or smoked chicken street tacos with a side of chips & salsa.
TXB: The convenience store chain, which has one Dallas-area location in Wylie, will offer a free large coffee or fountain drink on November 11.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux: The sports bar/restaurant chain, which has locations in The Colony and Arlington, will offer a free Scholarship Burger on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Whataburger: The fast food restaurant, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 16-ounce Hot or Iced Coffee on November 11. But the deal won't stop on Veterans Day; Whataburger will now offer it to current military servicemembers and veterans all year long indefinitely.
Yogurtland: The frozen yogurt chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a 15 percent discount on November 11.

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RIP Tom

Prominent Dallas businessman and sports mogul Tom Hicks dies at 79

By American Battle Monuments Commission

Tom Hicks, RIP

Thomas O. Hicks, legendary Texas businessman, philanthropist, mentor, and devoted husband and father, died in Dallas on December 6, surrounded by his family; he was 79.

Hicks was widely regarded as a pioneer in American business, reshaping private equity and introducing strategies that influenced an entire generation of investors. He co-founded Hicks & Haas in 1984, where he executed landmark deals including the transformative Dr Pepper/7UP merger. He later co-founded Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in 1989, which grew into one of the largest private equity platforms of its era, completing major transactions across consumer products, broadcasting, and food and beverage.

More importantly, Hicks was known for his integrity, generosity, and loyalty in business—qualities that shaped every partnership he formed and every life he touched.

Longtime friend and peer in Dallas business community Richard Fisher reflected on this spirit, saying, “Tom Hicks was a legend in finance who perfected the leveraged buyout and pioneered the ‘buy and build’ strategy by creating one of the world’s largest beverage companies. Best of all, he was a devoted, constant friend who supported me with gusto when I ran for the U.S. Senate, even though we were from different parties. A man is measured by his affection for and unflinching support of family and friends. At this, Tom was a true champion.”

Hicks’s influence extended well beyond business. A passionate sports fan, he owned and chaired the Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, guiding the club to multiple division titles, two Presidents’ Trophies, and the 1999 Stanley Cup Championship. He also owned the Texas Rangers from 1998–2010, leading the team to three American West Division titles and a World Series appearance.

In 2007, he acquired a 50% stake in Liverpool F.C., making him one of the few individuals to hold simultaneous ownership across NHL, MLB, and Premier League organizations.

“Tom was a close friend and a great partner. He dreamed big and watching him bring the Stanley Cup here to Dallas was something that I will always cherish,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones. “Tom was a champion for sports, and we had the same vision for Arlington—to make it a destination where fans could feel the heartbeat of our teams and our community together. Being shoulder to shoulder with him was always about more than ballparks and stadiums, though. It was about personal respect, trust and friendship. We shared a lot of miles together, and I’ll miss him greatly. My heart goes out to his family.”

He also made extraordinary contributions to the city of Dallas, helping shape the region’s cultural, educational, and civic landscape across decades. Hicks played an instrumental role in the development and planning of the American Airlines Center, which opened in 2001, and contributed significantly to the Santiago Calatrava–designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spanning the Trinity River.

He also supported education initiatives across North Texas, including the land donation that became Tom Hicks Elementary in the Lewisville Independent School District.

Reflecting on Hicks’s profound impact on the city he loved, Ross Perot Jr. said, “Tom Hicks was an innovative businessman and a pioneer in private equity. He combined his commitment to business and sports through his ownership of the Stars and the Rangers. Tom was dedicated to Dallas and, as a partner in the American Airlines Center, helped revitalize an important part of downtown. He was a great partner and a longtime friend, a man of vision and courage who loved his country and Texas. He played a meaningful role in building our great city, and he will be remembered with gratitude.”

In addition to his business and civic achievements, Hicks remained deeply involved with the University of Texas, where he served on the Board of Regents from 1994 to 1999 and helped establish UTIMCO, now the largest public university endowment in the country—an accomplishment he regarded as one of the most meaningful contributions of his professional life.

Hicks also served his country. He was a paratrooper in the Army Reserves and later served as a presidentially appointed Commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission, which oversees U.S. military cemeteries and memorials around the world.

Yet above all his accomplishments, Hicks will be remembered most for his profound love of family. Known by those close to him for his humor, intellect, and steadfast leadership, Hicks treasured time with his children and grandchildren above all else. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Cinda Cree Hicks; his six children—Thomas Ollis Hicks Jr., Mack Hardin Hicks, John Alexander Hicks, Robert Bradley Hicks, William Cree Hicks, and Catherine Forgrave Hicks. He was a much-loved father-in-law to Alexandra, Stacy, Portia, Rachel, Paige, and Rick. Finally, his greatest joy was his grandchildren, all fourteen and counting: John, Jet, Isabella, Eloise, Annabelle, Gigi, Mack Hardin Jr., Scarlett, James, Lincoln, Jake, Hawk, Campbell, and Nancy.

His six children collectively shared, “Of everything he accomplished in his remarkable life, Tom Hicks’s most cherished title was, ‘Dad’. No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family. He remains a guiding force for our family, and we are deeply honored to continue expanding his legacy. Although we are devastated by this loss, we are profoundly grateful to have been his children.”

Services are pending, and additional information will be provided as arrangements are finalized.

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