(WJHL) - Veterans Day is on Tuesday, November 11 and merchants across the nation would like to honor those who have served in the military with FREEbies and discounts.

News Channel 11 has compiled a list of this year's deals. Our service members are in for a treat because many of these promotions will run on multiple days.

To qualify for the discounts, you must show proof of military service. Also, call ahead to make sure the a franchise restaurant or store is participating in the national promotion. 

List of Veterans Day FREEbies and discounts: 

Applebees: FREE meal for all military active, retired and Veterans . Proof of service is required in the form of a Service Retired I.D. Card or other such proof. For a restaurant near you go to 

Bed Bath & Beyond: November 9, 10 & 11th, 20% off your entire purchase. In-store only. Msut show US Military ID at purchase.

Big Lots:  10% off your entire purchase. Offer available to active duty, Guard/Reserve, Veterans, retirees and their immediate family members, with valid ID. Offer valid at participating locations. 

Chili's: FREE entree to Veterans and active duty military from 11am -5pm.

Denny's: Get FREE all you can eat pancakes at Denny's. Offer valid at participating locatons. 

Dollar General: 10% discount on entire purchase on Veterans Day - offer good for all active-duty military, retirees, Veterans , Guard/Reserve, & immediate family members. The coupon can be found in the store circular, or by asking an employee. Also good online, use Coupon Code VETERANSDAY. 

FREE Business Cards and Checks. Get 25 FREE Checks – Choose from 6 different designs or upgrade to premium checks and choose from many more designs. Bonus Offer – Get 250 FREE Business Cards! 

FREE Car wash. Thousands of car washes around the country are offering Vets a FREE car wash on Veterans Day. 

GameFly: Video game rentals – 

Golden Corral :  Free buffet meal to all military active, retired and Veterans . Guests of Veterans will have to pay the regular price. No takeouts. For more info: 

Great Clips: On Monday, Nov. 11, customers who come in for a service can get a FREE haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a FREE haircut or get the FREE haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.

Home Depot Military Discount:  Home Depot is extending its daily 10% active-duty military discount to Veterans and their immediate family for purchases up to $2000.  Must show a valid military ID or proof of service. You can also 

Hooters: 10 FREE Hot wings to military Veterans and active-duty personnel on Veterans Day with valid military ID or proof of service. Offer valid at participating locations. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit, 

JCPenny: Veterans, active duty and family members receive an extra 20% off in stores Nov. 6-11 with coupon.

Jos. A. Bank Specials: Veterans Day Sale- 1 Day Only! 

Krispy Kreme: FREE doughnut and small coffee. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & Veterans on. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating. 

Krystal: On November 11, Krystal is offering Veterans and active-military with proof of a military ID a 

Little Caesars Pizza. US Military and Vets get a FREE order of Crazy Bread, with proof of military status/service. Call your local Little Caesars to make sure they are participating in this deal.

Lone Star Steakhouse. (update): All Veterans and active duty military will receive a FREE entrée from the Stars & Stripes Menu. ID required, please call ahead for verification.

LongHorn Steakhouse. Complimentary Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage for Veterans and active-duty military members. Visit their site to 

Lowe's: Lowe's is extending its daily 10% active-duty military discount to Veterans and their immediate family for purchases up to $5000. 

Must show a valid military ID or proof of service. You can also 

Massage Envy: Participating Massage Envy locations in the Washington DC, Maryland, and northern Virginia region are offering a complimentary 1-hour massage to active military, Veterans and spouses on Monday, Nov. 11.

National Parks: National Parks will offer fee-FREE days to ALL visitors at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees. Visit one of your national parks on Veterans Day, and you won't be charged an entrance fee. And making the fun even more affordable, many national park concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors with their own special offers.

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Outback Steakhouse: As an expression of Outback Steakhouse's appreciation to our Country's Veterans and active duty military*, a FREE Bloomin' Onion and Coca Cola will be available to them at every Outback in the country. Learn more. Please visit 

Red Lobster: FREE Appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers. 

Red Robin: FREE Red's Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak Fries for all Red Robin guests with a military ID or proof of service. Red Robin is also partnering with Heinz for Veterans Day to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Red Robin will also donate $10,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project. 

Sport Clips – Veterans Day. Sport Clips offers a Heroes discount which includes active and retired military. Please call ahead to verify participation. 

Subway:  FREE Six Inch Sub - Select Subway locations offer a FREE six inch sub to military Veterans on Veteran's Day. Please call ahead to see if a Subway franchise near you is participating. 

Texas Roadhouse: FREE lunch. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a FREE meal from opening until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.

T.G.I. Friday's - FREE Lunch: Valid for all US Military personnel and Veterans . Must wear uniform (if permitted by your service) or present military ID or other proof of service. Only valid at participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. More details on 

The Olive Garden - FREE entrée: Offer good for Veterans and active duty military, during regular business hours. Chose from a special menu; all entrées include freshly baked garlic sticks and choice of soup or salad. Offer good in US and Canada, proof of service required. 

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