🍔 Military Fast Food Discounts
Verified military & veteran discounts and free meals at fast-food and quick-service chains — Firehouse Subs, Chipotle, Dairy Queen, and more.
Everyday discounts vs. Veterans Day freebies
Fast food splits into two buckets. A handful of chains — Firehouse Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks among them — offer a standing military discount you can use any day. Most others, like Chipotle, Dairy Queen, and Dave's Hot Chicken, run their biggest offers as free or discounted meals on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Knowing which is which saves you from asking at the counter and getting a no.
It's often franchise-by-franchise
Quick-service discounts are usually set by the individual franchise owner, not corporate — so the same chain might give 10% at one location and nothing at another. Always ask before you order, and have your military ID ready. Bagel and treat spots like Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, and Duck Donuts frequently participate too.
What to check
Each listing below notes whether the offer is year-round or holiday-only, plus eligibility. When in doubt, call the specific location before you drive over — franchise participation changes more often than corporate policy.
83 verified fast food discounts
A&W Restaurants
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
Military discount on food and beverages at participating A&W locations via WeSalute+ membership; amount var…
Arby's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. 'We Have The Meats.' Roast beef sandwiches. 3,400+ locations. Franchi…
Auntie Anne's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free pretzel on Veterans Day at participating locations. No confirmed year-round discount. Same parent comp…
Back Yard Burgers
✓ Active, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, Families (WeSalute+ membership required)
20% off daily plus a free Back Yard Classic Burger on Veterans Day via WeSalute+ membership.
Baja Fresh
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free burrito on Veterans Day. Fresh Mexican chain. No confirmed year-round discount.
Blaze Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free one-topping pizza on Veterans Day at all locations + $1 donated per pizza sold to Folds of Honor. No c…
Bojangles
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Cajun chicken biscuits. 800+ locations in Southeast. Popular near For…
BurgerFi
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off with military ID. Premium all-natural Angus beef burgers. Also serves hot dogs and custard.
Capriotti's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Known for Bobbie turkey sub. Franchise-dependent.
Captain D's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 2-piece fish meal on Veterans Day. Southern seafood chain. 500+ locations.
Charleys Philly Steaks
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free small Philly Cheesesteak on Veterans Day. Mall food court chain. 600+ locations.
Chipotle
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
BOGO free entrée on Veterans Day. No year-round military discount. Mexican fast-casual. 3,400+ locations.
Cinnabon
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free treat on Veterans Day (varies by year — typically Minibon or BonBites). No confirmed year-round discou…
Cousins Subs
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 7.5-inch sub on Veterans Day. Midwest sub chain. No confirmed year-round discount.
Culver's
✓ Active, Veterans
Military discount varies by franchise location (~10% at many). Ask with military ID. Known for ButterBurger…
Dairy Queen
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 1-scoop sundae on Veterans Day with military ID, VA veteran ID, or veteran driver's license designatio…
Dave's Hot Chicken
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free tender meal on Veterans Day at many locations. Nashville hot chicken. Fastest-growing fast food chain.…
Del Taco
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Free combo on Veterans Day at participating locations. Jack in the Bo…
Domino's Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations with military ID. No corporate program. 6,700+ US locations. Always as…
Donatos Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free personal pizza on Veterans Day. Edge-to-edge toppings. Ohio-based. 160+ locations.
Duck Donuts
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free donut on Veterans Day. Made-to-order warm donuts. 120+ locations. No confirmed year-round discount.
Einstein Bros Bagels
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free hot or iced coffee on Veterans Day. Part of Panera Bread Company. No confirmed year-round military dis…
El Pollo Loco
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Grilled chicken Mexican chain. Primarily West Coast. Check local store.
Fatburger
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Original Fatburger on Veterans Day. LA-born burger chain. Fat Brands.
Fazoli's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free spaghetti on Veterans Day. Fast-casual Italian with unlimited breadsticks. No confirmed year-round dis…
Firehouse Subs
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free medium sub on Veterans Day. Hot specialty subs. 1,200+ locations. Founded by firefighters. Public safe…
Freddy's Frozen Custard
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Free combo card on Veterans Day. Fast-growing chain with 500+ locations.
Great American Cookies
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations with military ID. Cookie cakes and fresh-baked cookies in malls. Franc…
Hardee's / Carl's Jr.
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free small thickburger on Veterans Day at Hardee's / free small combo at Carl's Jr. CKE Restaurants.
Hungry Howie's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Flavored-crust pizza. 500+ locations. Midwest/Southeast.
In-N-Out Burger
✓ Active, Veterans, Reserve, Guard (Vet Day)
Free burger, fries, and beverage on Veterans Day. No year-round discount. Cult-favorite West Coast burger c…
Jamba
✓ Veterans (Veterans Day only)
Free small smoothie on Veterans Day at most locations. No confirmed year-round military discount. Formerly …
Jersey Mike's
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off at many locations + free sub on Veterans Day. Fresh-sliced subs. 2,500+ locations. One of the most…
Jet's Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Detroit-style deep dish. 400+ locations. East/Midwest.
Jimmy John's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
Military discount varies by franchise location. Some offer 10% off or free chips/drink. No corporate-wide p…
KFC
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free meal deal on Veterans Day at many locations. No confirmed year-round discount. 4,000+ US locations.
Krispy Kreme
✓ Active, Veterans (free daily)
Free donut for veterans EVERY DAY of the year with military ID + free dozen on Veterans Day. One of the onl…
Little Caesars
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. '$5 Hot-N-Ready' value pizza. 4,000+ US locations. Franchise-dependent.
Long John Silver's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 1-piece fish meal on Veterans Day. America's largest seafood chain. 600+ locations.
Marco's Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Fastest-growing pizza chain in US. Italian-style pizza. Franchise-dep…
Menchie's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Self-serve frozen yogurt. Franchise-dependent.
Moe's Southwest Grill
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free burrito on Veterans Day. No confirmed year-round military discount. 'Welcome to Moe's!' chain.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. West Coast pizza. Mountain-sized crispy curly pepperoni. 260+ locations.
Panda Express
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free plate-sized entrée on Veterans Day. Chinese-American fast food. 2,400+ locations. No confirmed year-ro…
Papa John's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. 'Better ingredients, better pizza.' 3,300+ US locations. Check for mi…
Papa Murphy's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Take-and-bake pizza chain. Franchise-dependent.
PDQ
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations for military. Premium chicken tenders and salads. Southeast. 60+ locations.
Pei Wei
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Fast-casual Asian food. P.F. Chang's sister brand.
Penn Station East Coast Subs
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Fresh-grilled subs. Midwest/East. 300+ locations.
Pizza Hut
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Yum! Brands. 6,500+ US locations. Franchise-dependent. Also check for…
Pizza Inn
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free or discounted buffet on Veterans Day at participating locations.
Playa Bowls
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free superfruit bowl on Veterans Day. Acai and smoothie bowl chain. 200+ locations.
Popeyes
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free chicken sandwich on Veterans Day (2025). No confirmed year-round discount. Louisiana-style fried chick…
Portillo's
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free menu item on Veterans Day. Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, chocolate cake shake. Expanding natio…
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free sandwich on Veterans Day. Toasted sandwich chain. 400+ locations. No confirmed year-round discount.
Qdoba
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée on Veterans Day. Mexican fast-casual. 750+ locations. BOGO deal for bringing a friend.
Raising Cane's
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off at some locations with valid military ID. Free combo meal on Veterans Day at most locations. Chick…
Rita's Italian Ice
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free Italian ice on Veterans Day. No confirmed year-round discount. 550+ locations.
Round Table Pizza
✓ Active, Veterans
15% off with code during Veterans Day week. West Coast pizza chain since 1959. King Arthur-themed.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free entrée on Veterans Day. Fish tacos and coastal Mexican. West Coast. 150+ locations.
Salad and Go
✓ Active, Veterans
10% off ongoing (launched Nov 2025). One of the only fast-food chains with year-round military discount. AZ…
Schlotzsky's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Known for The Original sandwich on sourdough. Focus Brands-owned.
Shake Shack
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations with military ID. Free Big Shack burger on Veterans Day (while supplies last). P…
Slim Chickens
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Chicken tenders and wings. 200+ locations. Fayetteville, AR-based.
Smashburger
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off for military at participating locations. Free burger on Veterans Day. 200+ locations.
Smoothie King
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 20oz smoothie on Veterans Day. Fitness-focused smoothies. 1,300+ locations.
Sonic Drive-In
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Classic drive-in with carhops. 3,500+ locations. Inspire Brands-owned…
Steak 'n Shake
✓ Active, Veterans
~10% off at many locations + free meal on Veterans Day. Steakburgers and milkshakes since 1934. Franchise-d…
Steak Escape
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free 7-inch sub on Veterans Day. Mall cheesesteak chain. 80+ locations.
sweetFrog
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Frozen yogurt chain. Franchise-dependent.
Taco Bell
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Yum! Brands. 8,200+ US locations. Franchise-dependent. Free Doritos L…
Taco Cabana
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Tex-Mex fast casual. Texas-based.
Taco John's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Midwest Tex-Mex chain known for Potato Olés. Franchise-dependent.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free smoothie on Veterans Day. 1,400+ locations. No confirmed year-round military discount.
WaBa Grill
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some locations. Healthy rice bowl chain. California-based. 200+ locations.
Wawa
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free any-size coffee + free Sizzli on Veterans Day. No year-round discount. East Coast convenience/hoagie c…
Wendy's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at many franchise locations. 'Fresh never frozen' beef. 5,700+ US locations. Free breakfast combo …
Wetzel's Pretzels
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free pretzel on Veterans Day at participating locations. Mall pretzel chain.
Whataburger
✓ Active, Veterans
Free Whataburger on Veterans Day. 10% off year-round at some franchise locations. Texas icon expanding nati…
Which Wich
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at some franchise locations. Customizable subs. Bag ordering system. 300+ locations.
White Castle
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free combo meal on Veterans Day. America's first fast food chain (1921). Midwest/East Coast. 340+ locations.
Wienerschnitzel
✓ Active, Veterans (Vet Day)
Free chili dog, fries, and drink on Veterans Day. World's largest hot dog chain. No confirmed year-round di…
Zaxby's
✓ Active, Veterans (varies)
~10% off at many franchise locations. Chicken fingers, wings, and zalads. 900+ locations in Southeast. Fran…
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