Many restaurant chains and retailers are offering discounts for veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day.  

Here’s a sampling:

Applebee's - Veterans can enjoy a free full-size entree from a selection of seven fan favorites, dine-in only.

Bubbakoo's Burritos - Veterans and active-duty military members are eligible to receive a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl. The offer is available all day in-store with a valid military ID. No purchase necessary.

California Pizza Kitchen - All veterans and active military receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée.

Carrabba’s - Year-round, Carrabba’s offers 10% off to veterans and first responders. 

Chili's - Veterans can receive a free meal, in-restaurant only, for select items.

Chipotle - The Mexican grill chain is honoring active-duty U.S. service members and veterans with free chips and their choice of guac, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase.

Cracker Barrel - U.S. veterans and active-duty service members can get a free Sunrise Pancake Special on Nov. 11. The chain is also offering 25% off all military merchandise.

Dave & Buster's - Veterans and active-duty military are eligible for free unlimited gameplay and one free dessert item all day Nov. 11 with valid military or veteran ID.

Denny's - All active, inactive and retired military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 at participating locations from store opening to noon. Valid ID is required.

Dunkin’ - All active and retired military get a free donut on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, while supplies last.

Ford’s Garage - Eligible U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members will have a choice of one free American Standard Burger or $16 off any other entrée on Nov. 11.

Golden Corral - Military Appreciation Night will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 4 p.m. until close. They will once again honor our military heroes with a free “thank you” buffet and beverage.

Great Clips - On Nov. 11, veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit. In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons will also have the opportunity to pay it forward. They can receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know as a way of saying thank you.

Home Depot - All active military personnel, veterans and their spouses are eligible for a 10% discount at all Home Depot store locations.

IHOP - Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Red, White & Blueberry pancake combo in-store on Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kohl’s - The retailer is offering active and former military personnel, veterans and their immediate families 30% off in stores through Veterans Day.

Lowe’s - The retailer offers a 10% everyday military discount on most full-price items to extend their gratitude to those who have served or are currently serving our country in the U.S. armed forces.

Mattress Firm - Veterans and active-duty military receive 10-20% off purchases with valid ID at participating locations.

National Parks - Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

Ocean State Job Lot - Military personnel, veterans and their immediate family members can get a Crazy Deal Gift Card equal to 40% of qualifying purchases of $20 or more through Nov. 11.

Red Lobster - Veterans and active-duty service members are eligible to receive a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp & Chips all day Nov. 11. Dine-in only.

Red Robin - Veterans and active-duty military members are invited to dine-in for a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11.

Ruby Tuesday - The restaurant chain is offering veterans and active-duty service members a free Everyday Fresh Meal from any price tier worth up to $17.99 with proof of military service.

Shake Shack - All active-duty military personnel and veterans can get a free ShackBurger on Nov. 11 with valid military ID.

Smashburger - All veterans and military personnel with valid ID are eligible to get a free All-American Smash single, or a free Americana Big Dog. No purchase necessary, but the offer is only available in-store.

Sport Clips - The veteran-founded chain of haircutters is offering free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members on Nov. 11. Clients also have the opportunity to donate to help veterans and service members pursue education and career goals after military service.

Starbucks - Veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses can enjoy a free tall hot or iced coffee of their choice.

Target - Active-duty military, veterans and their families receive a 20% discount on a purchase made in-store or online through Veterans Day as a coupon in Target Circle.

Walgreens - Get 20% off eligible regular-price items with myWalgreens in-store only.

Farmer’s Choice Deli & Grill - Veterans will have a choice between Halal platters, the Farmer’s Signature Sandwich and any Boar’s Head Meat Sandwich between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition, all customers will get a 20% discount on their bills on Nov. 11.

Hair Force One - The Holbrook-based barber is offering free haircuts to all veterans from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a show of thanks for their service.

Long Island Game Farm - All veterans, active U.S. military and first responders are eligible for free general admission for them and up to three members of their families.

Town Bagel - Veterans on Long Island can get a free breakfast of their choice at the Plainview location before 1:30 p.m.

Six Flags Great Adventure - The New Jersey theme park is offering a free single-day admission ticket to active-duty and retired U.S. military members and veterans during its Veterans Day Military Appreciation Weekend on Nov. 14 and 15.

NJ Transit - All active and retired military personnel are being honored Nov. 11 with free rides on all buses and trains. All that's needed is a veterans organization membership card, Veterans Administration ID, a military ID or U.S. military uniform.

Some discounts are not available at all locations - check before you head out!