Krispy Kreme, Cracker Barrel, Starbucks and More Chains with Discounts for Those Who Served on Veterans Day

Mar. 15, 2025

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Krispy Kreme:The chain will be offering a free small coffee, hot or iced, and a free doughnut of choice to all service members and military veterans. There is a limit of one per guest, and the deal can be accessed in-shop or at a drive-thru.

Starbucks:Veterans, service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-oz.) brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating U.S. Starbucks stores.

Cracker Barrel:Veterans and active-duty service members are able to get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special at all Cracker Barrel locations when dining in.

Texas Roadhouse:The restaurant chain will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal through the handing out of meal vouchers, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They can then be redeemed through May 31, 2025, for one of 10 entrées and two made-from-scratch sides, plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Proof of service, including a military or VA card, or discharge papers, is required.

Smoothie King:The drink spot will be offering free 20 oz. smoothies for veterans from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time at participating locations — with a patriotic theme. After presenting a military ID, veterans can claim a red, white or blue smoothie: the Strawberry X-Treme, the Slim-N-Trim Vanilla or the Blueberry Heaven.

Grimaldi’s:The pizzeria joint is offering 25% off for all active, veteran and retired military with ID. Every other day of the year, the brand offers 15% off for those who have served.

Taco John’s:The Mexican fast food spot is offering a free Combo #1 (Small Crispy Beef Taco Combo) for veterans with valid ID though a Loyalty members in-app offer.

Hard Rock Cafe:The restaurant chain will honor military service members, active and retired, with a complimentary Legendary Burger, while those accompanying veterans will also benefit from the always-available 15% military discount.

Firehouse Subs:Firehouse Subs locations across the nation will offer veterans a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or a cookie and a drink.

California Pizza Kitchen: The chain will honor those who served with a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu when dining in. Veterans will also receive a Buy One, Get One coupon, which is for any pizza, pasta or salad redeemable during a future visit between Nov. 12 through Nov. 25.

STK Steakhouse: Veterans will receive 50% off all food at STK Steakhouse from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11.

Kona Grill: Veterans will receive 50% off all food at Kona Grill from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11.

source: people.com