Free Meals • Discounts • Ways to Say Thank You

This Veterans Day, businesses across Wisconsin and the nation are showing their gratitude to those who serve. From local favorites to national chains, veterans and active‑duty military will find free meals, discounts, and special thank‑you offers. These aren’t just promotions — they’re acts of appreciation, served up by restaurants, retailers, and hometown businesses who want to give back to those who’ve given so much.

👉 Check back often! We’ll continue updating this blog as more restaurants, retailers, and local businesses confirm their participation in Veterans Day 2025 offers across Southeastern Wisconsin.

These Wisconsin businesses have announced their Veterans Day offers directly on their official pages. 

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Brookfield Crossing
• Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie and free appetizer coupon (valid Nov 12 – Dec 31).

Chick-fil-A – Greendale • 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Free Original Chicken Sandwich with military ID. (Other locations may vary.)

Cracker Barrel – Germantown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Grafton
• Free Sunrise Pancake Special for veterans and active-duty dining in.  (Confirmed by national website announcement)

Dave & Buster’s – Milwaukee
• Free entrée (up to $20) and $10 Power Card for veterans and active-duty (ID required).

Jilly’s Car Wash – Elm Grove
• Free car wash for veterans and active-duty with ID.

Mama Ducky’s – Downtown Waukesha • 7 a.m.–noon
• Free breakfast for veterans and active-duty.

Milwaukee Burger Company – Franklin & Pleasant Prairie
• Free entrée (up to $14.99) for veterans and active/non-active military.

Mission BBQ – Brookfield, Glendale & Greenfield
• Free sandwich for veterans and active-duty plus live National Anthem at noon.

Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. – Wisconsin Dells
• Free meal and drink for veterans and active-duty (11 a.m.–10 p.m.).

Pizza Ranch – Burlington, Elkhorn, Watertown, West Bend, & Waukesha
• Free buffet for veterans and current military during regular hours.

Rodizio Grill – Milwaukee • Nov 9 – 12
• One free meal with purchase of another adult Full Rodizio (up to three veterans per table).

National Restaurant Offers

(Participation varies by franchise; please call ahead to confirm.)

• Applebee’s — Free entrée from Veterans Day menu + $5 Bounce Back Card

• Chili’s — Free meal from Veterans Day menu (dine-in)

• Denny’s — Free Original Grand Slam (5:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)

• Dunkin’ — Free donut for veterans and active military

• Einstein Bros. Bagels — Free hot or iced coffee

• Famous Dave’s — Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side

• Firehouse Subs — Buy one sub, get one free (valid military ID required)

• IHOP — Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)

• Little Caesars — Free Lunch Combo (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)

• Olive Garden — Free entrée from special menu + unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks (dine-in)

• Starbucks — Free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) for veterans and spouses

• Texas Roadhouse — Free meal voucher (valid through May 30, 2026)

• Wendy’s — Free breakfast combo during breakfast hours

Retail & Service Discounts

Great Clips
• Free haircut or haircut card for veterans and active-duty. (Participation may vary)

Sport Clips
• Free haircuts for veterans and active-duty at participating locations. (Confirm locally.)

Kohl’s • Nov 10–11
• 30% off for veterans, active-duty, retirees, and families. (Confirm locally.)

Target • Through Nov 11
• 10% off for veterans, active-duty, and families; valid twice, in-store or online. (Confirm locally.)

Tractor Supply Co. • Nov 11
• 10% off purchases for veterans and active-duty. (Confirm locally.)

Walgreens • Nov 8–11
• 20% off regular-price items for veterans, active-duty, and family members. (Confirm locally.)

Jilly’s Car Wash – Elm Grove
• Free car wash for veterans and active-duty (valid ID).

Honoring Service, Building Community

Our team is grateful every day for the service and sacrifice of our veterans. At The Hupke Team – RE/MAX Forward, it’s our honor to support the heroes who call Southeastern Wisconsin home.

In 2024, we helped 121 families close, totaling over $38 million in sales, and earned 120+ five-star Google reviews. If you or a loved one is considering buying or selling a home, we’d be honored to serve you next.

Thank you for your service and for making our communities stronger.

National chain offers may vary by franchise or store location. Always confirm participation, dates, and ID requirements directly with your local business.
This guide will be updated regularly as additional Veterans Day 2025 deals are confirmed - check back often for the latest updates.