Posted on Nov 3, 2016
The list: Veterans Day discounts coming your way
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Your military strategic skills may be required to map out a plan to take advantage of the many Veterans Day deals and discounts: Depending on your location, you might be able to squeeze in a free haircut and a free flu shot between your free breakfast and your free lunch.
We’ve collected some of the offers available and will update this list regularly over the next week. Do you own or work for a business offering a good deal? Send us a note at the email address at the end of the list.
But before you dive in, a few reminders:
•“Free” is not always completely free. For example, a free meal doesn’t always come with a beverage, so be prepared to pay for your drink and other extras.
•Call ahead to your local restaurant or business to make sure they're participating in any national programs. Double-check what they're offering, ask if there are limited hours or quantities, and confirm what proof of service they require.
•Most of these offers apply to veterans of all stripes, but some may not. Be sure you are eligible and you have the appropriate ID/paperwork.
•When you go into the business, let them know up front that you would like the discount or deal.
•Not all discounts apply to the entire party. Be sure you're clear whether family members or guests are covered.
FOOD AND DRINK
Back Yard Burgers: Get a free Back Yard Classic Burger — available to active- duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in uniform Nov. 11. The chain offers a 20 percent discount to service members year round.
Billy Sims Barbecue: Get a free pulled pork, a regular side and a collector's cup. Active-duty members and veterans should show an ID card, or be in uniform.
Chipotle: Buy one item, get one free on entrée items of burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders from 3 p.m. to close on Nov.11 at all Chipotle locations — more than 2,000 eateries across the country. This BOGO is offered to active duty, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses and retired military with a valid U.S. military ID or veterans ID card. In-store only, limited to one free menu item. Purchased entrée must be of equal or greater value.
Denny’s: Get a free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon for active duty, retired and other veterans. Includes four breakfast items such as buttermilk pancakes, eggs cooked to order, bacon strips, seasonal fruit or hash browns. Show a military ID. Available at "participating" locations, so call ahead to your local Denny's. (Also check to see what proof you need if you're a veteran).
ESquared Hospitality restaurants in New York City: 50 percent off for parties of two or less; 25 percent off for parties of three or more, on Nov. 11. All veterans and active duty are eligible. Participating restaurants in New York City are BLT Prime; BLT Steak; Casa Nonna; Horchata; Tavern 62 by David Burke; The Wayfarer.
Golden Corral: Get a free dinner buffet including a beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14. Open to anyone who is serving or has served in the U.S. military, to include National Guard and reserves. All of the 484 restaurants nationwide are participating. Identification is not required. Learn more here.
IHOP: Get a free stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes — three buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping — between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 11, at participating U.S. restaurants. The offer is open to active-duty military and veterans with proof of service, such as military ID card, retired military ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement, veteran’s organization card (American Legion, VFW, etc.), photograph of self in U.S. military uniform, wearing a uniform, DD 214, military dog tags, and citation or commendation.
Uncle Maddio's Pizza: Get a free 9-inch, three-topping pizza on Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty members eligible for the deal must be in uniform or show a military ID.
HOTELS/RESORTS
Westgate Resorts: Get a 25 percent discount on Nov. 11 for rooms across Westgate Resorts’ 28 resort properties. All U.S. military veterans are eligible. For more information, visit http://www.WestgateSalutes.com.
Also, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 11, the first 1,000 people registering online who are active-duty military personnel who have served in combat and/or members of Gold Star families will receive a free three-day, two-night vacation for up to four people at Westgate Town Center in Kissimmee, Florida, from May 5-7, 2017. Note: the registration requires a $75 deposit which is fully refundable, and candidates must complete the military appreciation form at http://www.WestgateSalutes.com.
RETAIL STORES
Army and Air Force Exchange Service: Sales on a variety of items, such as $700 off a 60-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV ($499, down from $1,199); $140 off an iPad Air 2, ($249, regularly $389); $300 off a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 ($599, regularly $899.99); 50 percent off select Dooney & Bourke handbags and Michael Kors handbags. (These are not available to those who don't have military exchange shopping privileges.)
Atkins Nutritionals: Get 15 percent off Atkins bars, shakes and other products starting Nov. 7. Verification for service members and veterans through SheerID. Visit http://www.atkins.com for details.
Men's Wearhouse: Get $25 off any purchase of $100 or more, starting Nov. 11. This will be a permanent discount available to veterans and service members, with verification through SheerID. Visit https://menswearhouse.sheerid.com for details.
OmronHealthcare: Get 10 percent off already discounted prices on blood pressure monitors, pedometers,activity trackers and other items. Verification of service members, retirees, veterans through SheerID. Visit http://www.OmronHealthcare.com/veterans.
SERVICES
American Family Care: Get a free flu shot on Nov. 11. Visit http://www.AFCUrgentCare.com to find the nearest American Family Care clinic. They provide urgent care, primary care and occupational medicine.
Great Clips: Get a free haircut Nov. 11 for military members and veterans, or a “free haircut card” to redeem later (through Dec. 31) with proof of military service, at any Great Clips salon. Also, all customers who get a haircut on on that day can get a "free haircut card" to give to a military member or veteran to redeem with proof of service through Dec. 31.
NY Waterway: Free ferry/bus service for active duty and retired military personnel with a valid ID on Nov. 11. Present the ID to a deckhand. They advise taking the ferry into New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Park 'N Fly: Get 15 percent off as a member in the Frequent Parker program. Not sure if you're near a participating airport? Check here. Verification through SheerID for active duty and veterans. Visit http://www.pnf.com/frequent-parker-program/
We’ve collected some of the offers available and will update this list regularly over the next week. Do you own or work for a business offering a good deal? Send us a note at the email address at the end of the list.
But before you dive in, a few reminders:
•“Free” is not always completely free. For example, a free meal doesn’t always come with a beverage, so be prepared to pay for your drink and other extras.
•Call ahead to your local restaurant or business to make sure they're participating in any national programs. Double-check what they're offering, ask if there are limited hours or quantities, and confirm what proof of service they require.
•Most of these offers apply to veterans of all stripes, but some may not. Be sure you are eligible and you have the appropriate ID/paperwork.
•When you go into the business, let them know up front that you would like the discount or deal.
•Not all discounts apply to the entire party. Be sure you're clear whether family members or guests are covered.
FOOD AND DRINK
Back Yard Burgers: Get a free Back Yard Classic Burger — available to active- duty service members and veterans who show their military ID or are in uniform Nov. 11. The chain offers a 20 percent discount to service members year round.
Billy Sims Barbecue: Get a free pulled pork, a regular side and a collector's cup. Active-duty members and veterans should show an ID card, or be in uniform.
Chipotle: Buy one item, get one free on entrée items of burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders from 3 p.m. to close on Nov.11 at all Chipotle locations — more than 2,000 eateries across the country. This BOGO is offered to active duty, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses and retired military with a valid U.S. military ID or veterans ID card. In-store only, limited to one free menu item. Purchased entrée must be of equal or greater value.
Denny’s: Get a free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon for active duty, retired and other veterans. Includes four breakfast items such as buttermilk pancakes, eggs cooked to order, bacon strips, seasonal fruit or hash browns. Show a military ID. Available at "participating" locations, so call ahead to your local Denny's. (Also check to see what proof you need if you're a veteran).
ESquared Hospitality restaurants in New York City: 50 percent off for parties of two or less; 25 percent off for parties of three or more, on Nov. 11. All veterans and active duty are eligible. Participating restaurants in New York City are BLT Prime; BLT Steak; Casa Nonna; Horchata; Tavern 62 by David Burke; The Wayfarer.
Golden Corral: Get a free dinner buffet including a beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14. Open to anyone who is serving or has served in the U.S. military, to include National Guard and reserves. All of the 484 restaurants nationwide are participating. Identification is not required. Learn more here.
IHOP: Get a free stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes — three buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping — between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 11, at participating U.S. restaurants. The offer is open to active-duty military and veterans with proof of service, such as military ID card, retired military ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement, veteran’s organization card (American Legion, VFW, etc.), photograph of self in U.S. military uniform, wearing a uniform, DD 214, military dog tags, and citation or commendation.
Uncle Maddio's Pizza: Get a free 9-inch, three-topping pizza on Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty members eligible for the deal must be in uniform or show a military ID.
HOTELS/RESORTS
Westgate Resorts: Get a 25 percent discount on Nov. 11 for rooms across Westgate Resorts’ 28 resort properties. All U.S. military veterans are eligible. For more information, visit http://www.WestgateSalutes.com.
Also, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 11, the first 1,000 people registering online who are active-duty military personnel who have served in combat and/or members of Gold Star families will receive a free three-day, two-night vacation for up to four people at Westgate Town Center in Kissimmee, Florida, from May 5-7, 2017. Note: the registration requires a $75 deposit which is fully refundable, and candidates must complete the military appreciation form at http://www.WestgateSalutes.com.
RETAIL STORES
Army and Air Force Exchange Service: Sales on a variety of items, such as $700 off a 60-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV ($499, down from $1,199); $140 off an iPad Air 2, ($249, regularly $389); $300 off a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 ($599, regularly $899.99); 50 percent off select Dooney & Bourke handbags and Michael Kors handbags. (These are not available to those who don't have military exchange shopping privileges.)
Atkins Nutritionals: Get 15 percent off Atkins bars, shakes and other products starting Nov. 7. Verification for service members and veterans through SheerID. Visit http://www.atkins.com for details.
Men's Wearhouse: Get $25 off any purchase of $100 or more, starting Nov. 11. This will be a permanent discount available to veterans and service members, with verification through SheerID. Visit https://menswearhouse.sheerid.com for details.
OmronHealthcare: Get 10 percent off already discounted prices on blood pressure monitors, pedometers,activity trackers and other items. Verification of service members, retirees, veterans through SheerID. Visit http://www.OmronHealthcare.com/veterans.
SERVICES
American Family Care: Get a free flu shot on Nov. 11. Visit http://www.AFCUrgentCare.com to find the nearest American Family Care clinic. They provide urgent care, primary care and occupational medicine.
Great Clips: Get a free haircut Nov. 11 for military members and veterans, or a “free haircut card” to redeem later (through Dec. 31) with proof of military service, at any Great Clips salon. Also, all customers who get a haircut on on that day can get a "free haircut card" to give to a military member or veteran to redeem with proof of service through Dec. 31.
NY Waterway: Free ferry/bus service for active duty and retired military personnel with a valid ID on Nov. 11. Present the ID to a deckhand. They advise taking the ferry into New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Park 'N Fly: Get 15 percent off as a member in the Frequent Parker program. Not sure if you're near a participating airport? Check here. Verification through SheerID for active duty and veterans. Visit http://www.pnf.com/frequent-parker-program/
The list: Veterans Day discounts coming your way
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