Applebee’s® Honors Veterans & Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day

Applebee’s® Honors Veterans & Active Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day

Applebee’s has served more than 11.7 million free meals to America’s service members over the past 17 years on Veterans Day

All Veterans and Active Duty Military who visit an Applebee’s restaurant in the United States on November 11 will receive a free full-size entrée and a $5 Bounce Back Card towards their next meal

PASADENA, Calif., November 1, 2024 – On Monday, November 11, Applebee’s will give thanks to all Active Duty Military, Veterans, Reserves, and National Guard who dine in-restaurant with a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu in celebration of Veterans Day.

An annual tradition to give thanks, this year marks the 17^th consecutive year Applebee’s has served complimentary meals for Veterans and Active Duty Military. To date, Applebee’s has served more than 11.7 million free meals on Veterans Day in honor of the nation’s service members. 

Applebee’s 2024 Veterans Day Menu includes a choice of seven popular entrées including:

• 6 oz. Top Sirloin
• Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
• Chicken Tenders Platter
• Double Crunch Shrimp
• Fiesta Lime Chicken®
• Oriental Chicken Salad
• Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

“At Applebee’s, Veterans Day is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Tony Moralejo, president of Applebee’s. “We’re honored to welcome our nation’s heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice with a complimentary entrée as a small token of appreciation. Thank you to all who are serving and all who have served.”

Additionally, on November 11 when dining in-restaurant, Applebee’s will honor these special guests with a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.**

To find your local restaurant to dine in, visit Applebees.com/restaurants. For even more exclusive deals and specials,guests can sign up to be a part of the neighborhood. Join Club Applebee’s and receive a welcome offer!  

*Available on November 11, 2024, at participating Applebee’s® only. Dine-in only. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Beverage and gratuity not included. U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military simply show proof of military service. Proof of service includes U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans' organization card (e.g., American Legion, VFW), photograph of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation. Limit 1 meal per U.S. Veteran or Active Duty Military.

**One card per qualifying U.S. Veteran or Active Duty Military. Redeemable between 11/12/24 - 12/2/24. Coupon must be presented and relinquished at time of redemption. Valid at participating Applebee’s® OR online via applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app only. Limit one card per party, per table, per visit. Excludes tax, alcohol, delivery fees, gift cards and gratuity. Not valid with any other offers, coupons, or discounts. Not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given. Void if lost, stolen, photographed, scanned, reproduced or altered in any way.

About Applebee's® 

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®. Applebee’s franchise operations consisted of 1,625 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 12 countries outside the United States as of June 30, 2024. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight Applebee’s international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

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