Military Benefits Club

Military Dining Discounts: Year-Round vs. Holiday-Only

Restaurant military discounts split into two types: permanent programs available 365 days a year (typically 10–15% off with military ID) and holiday promotions offered on Veterans Day (November 11) and Memorial Day. Before heading out, confirm each restaurant’s current policy — programs change seasonally, and some now require ID.me or SheerID verification online for carryout and delivery orders in addition to in-restaurant discounts.

Fast Food, Casual Dining, and Chains

Chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee’s, IHOP, Denny’s, Chili’s, and Texas Roadhouse have run military discount programs for years. Most require a valid military ID or CAC card at checkout. Meal kit services — HelloFresh, Home Chef, and EveryPlate — offer ongoing 10–20% discounts for verified military subscribers, applicable to first boxes and repeat orders alike.

Veterans Day Free Meals

November 11 brings the highest concentration of free-meal offers of any day of the year — dozens of national chains run one-day promotions requiring only proof of service. Most are dine-in only, limited to a single entrée, and run from open to close. Chains typically announce Veterans Day programs in late October. Bookmark this page to check back then.

Coffee and Bakery

Military discounts at coffee chains vary significantly by franchise location. The safest approach: ask at the register. A valid military ID or CAC card is usually sufficient, even at locations not listed here. Many independent coffee shops near military installations offer informal military pricing — always worth asking.