Salute to the Military
Veterans Day brings deals for the military around Dallas-Fort Worth
Oct 27, 2025 | 3:40 pm

Veterans Day is on November 11.
Photo by Bruce Zielsdorf
Veterans Day is a chance for all Americans to take a step back and acknowledge the sacrifices that everyone who has ever served in the military has made for our country.
That includes multiple restaurants and businesses across Dallas-Fort Worth, who will be generously showing their appreciation for veterans and their families with special deals on November 11 (or days surrounding it).
Here's our list of the deals they're offering to help military families save a few dollars. This list will be updated regularly as news of more deals comes in.
Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.
- 7 Brew Coffee: The coffee chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off all drinks on November 11.
- Andy's Frozen Custard: The frozen custard chain, which has over 20 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free, regular size, one-topping sundae on November 11.
- 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 as part of the "Buy A Hero A Bud" program, 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 of America’s first responders.
- 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 Sheep Coffee: The coffee chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free medium filter coffee on November 11.
- Blaze Pizza: The pizza chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free one-topping pizza on November 11.
- Bombshells: The military-themed bar and breastuarant, which has locations in Dallas and Arlington, is offering a 20 percent discount on the entire menu.
- Cantina Laredo: Mexican food chain, which has locations in Frisco and Addison, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $30 value, on November 11. The deal is not good at the airport locations.
- 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.
- Chili's: The casual restaurant chain, which has many locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, is offering a free meal from a limited menu at participating locations for dine-in only. Customers should contact their preferred location to confirm participation.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill: The fast casual Mexican food chain, which has is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a buy one, get one free deal on entrées on November 11. The deal is only good for those who order in-restaurant; app orders do not apply.
- 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: 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.
- Cracker Barrel: The homestyle restaurant, which has 13 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Sunrise Pancake Special on November 11.
- Dave & Buster's: The entertainment complex, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free entrée (up to $20 value) and a $10 Power Card on November 11. In addition to the Veterans Day offer, Dave & Buster’s provides an evergreen 15 percent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages for veterans and active military year-round.
- Dog Haus: The hot dog restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Haus Dog on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- El Chico: 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.
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: The casual restaurant chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a complimentary lunch or dinner when dining with a guest on November 11.
- Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer buy-one-get-one free for any size sub on November 11.
- Ford's Garage: 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.
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden: The garden will offer free admission for all visitors on November 11.
- Fritz's Adventure: The rock climbing/ropes course venue in The Colony will offer free admission, November 8-11.
- George W. Bush Presidential Museum: The museum honoring former President George W. Bush will offer free admission to all visitors on November 11, with extended hours from 9 am-8 pm.
- Golden Corral: 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.
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill: Greek restaurant chain, which currently has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth (with three more on the way), will offer 25 percent off all gyros and gyro combo meals on November 11.
- Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 10 and 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 8-11.
- Kolache Factory: The kolache restaurant, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free kolache and any size coffee on November 11. Offer excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks.
- Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has one location in Dallas, will offer a free entree up to a $75 value on November 11.
- La Madeleine: The casual French restaurant chain, which has 17 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free entrée on November 11.
- Lazy Dog Restaurants: Casual restaurant chain with six DFW locations including Addison and Euless, will offer a free Fireside Favorite on November 11. Guests can choose from one of six entrees, with each meal paired with a signature S’mores Brownie Sundae.
- 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 a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, a pork chop, and more. Contact the preferred location for availability of deal.
- Luckys Café: Oak Lawn diner will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
- Malibu Jack's: The entertainment park in North Richland Hills will offer a free Unlimited Attractions Pass from November 8-11, allowing guests to experience a full day of fun at the park’s go-karts, rides, and more.
- Maple Street Biscuit Company: The casual Southern cafe chain, which has one location in Mansfield, will offer 10 percent off on November 11.
- Mo’ Bettahs: The casual Hawaiian restaurant chain, which has 10 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer $5 off in-store or on the app on November 11.
- MOD Pizza: The pizza chain, which has 11 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off a MOD-size pizza or salad on November 11.
- National Medal of Honor Museum: The Arlington museum will offer free admission to veterans on November 11; the museum is free for active-duty military every day.
- Ojos Locos Sports Cantina: The Mexican food chain, which has six locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 20 percent off all food items on November 11.
- Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom: The pizza restaurant, which has one location in Fort Worth, will offer a free meal from a select menu with purchase of a beverage on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa: The golf course, run by PGA of America, will offer two free PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) clinics on November 11. Veterans and active duty military can also receive other discounts from November 8-11, including, 25 percent off at Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf (excluding alcohol), a 20 percent discount at PGA Shop, and one free tee time on The Swing on November 11 from 9 am-3 pm.
- Overeasy: The brunch restaurant inside The Statler Hotel will offer a free entrée on November 11.
- Outback Steakhouse: The steak chain, which has 17 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Aussie 3-Course Meal on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- Panther City BBQ: The Fort Worth barbecue restaurant, which is normally closed on Tuesdays, will offer 100 free bagged lunches from 11 am-12 pm on November 11.
- Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse: The pizza chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer free entrée options on November 11.
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The steakhouse chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, 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.
- PF Chang's: The fast-casual Chinese food chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer free lunch on November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- Pluckers Wing Bar: The chicken wing chain, which has nine locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal, including an entrée, side, and non-alcoholic beverage (up to $16 value) on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- Rusty Taco: The taco chain, which has six locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 2-Taco Combo (two tacos, one side, and a drink) on November 11.
- Salad and Go: The quick salad chain, which has 16 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free salad or wrap on November 11. Starting November 12, veterans and active duty military will be offered a daily discount of 10 percent.
- Savvy Sliders: The burger chain, which has locations in Dallas and Fort Worth, will offer one free Original or Fried Chicken Slider on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
- Simply Fondue: The fondue restaurant in Fort Worth will offer 25 percent off meals, November 9-12. The deal is only being offered at the Fort Worth location, not Dallas.
- Sleep Number: The mattress retailer, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 percent off the entire purchase, November 4-17. The deal is stackable with other offers.
- Smoothie King: The smoothie chain, which has 26 locations in the San Antonio area, is giving away free 20-ounce smoothies, no purchase necessary. The deal is available from noon-3 pm on November 11 and includes three patriotic picks: Strawberry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white), and Blueberry Heaven (blue).
- SPCA of Texas: The animal shelter in Dallas will offer free pet adoptions on November 11. The deal is only good at their main location, not at partner PetSmart locations.
- Starbucks: The coffee chain, which has locations everywhere, will offer will offer a free tall (12 fl oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating stores on November 11.
- STK Steakhouse: The steakhouse chain, which has one location in Dallas, will offer a free entree up to a $75 value on November 11.
- SusieCakes: The cupcake chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free cupcake of the customer's choice on November 11.
- Teriyaki Madness: The casual Japanese chain, which has one location in Denton, will offer a free bowl of the customer's choice on November 11.
- Thirsty Lion Scratch Kitchen: The gastropub chain, which has four locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer one free entree from its Veterans Day menu, including Pork Carnitas Salad Bowl, Cheeseburger, Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, and more.
- Torchy’s Tacos: The taco chain, which has 18 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free taco and non-alcoholic beverage 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.
- Walgreens: The drugstore chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a 20 percent discount on regularly priced products, November 8-11.
- Whataburger: The fast food chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free cup of coffee every day and a free taquito every Tuesday during breakfast until December 30.
- Whitewater Car Wash: The car wash chain, which has 20 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Premium car wash on November 11.
- WorldSprings: The wellness destination chain, which has one local location in The Colony, will offer 50 percent off full day soaks on November 10 and 11. The deal is good for anyone booked under the same account in advance through WorldSprings' verification partner, GOVX; walk-in guests cannot get the deal.
- Yogurtland: The frozen yogurt chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a 15 percent discount on November 11.
