This Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, Applebee’s will continue its longstanding tradition of honoring those who serve and have served our country. All Active Duty Military, Veterans, Reserves, and National Guard members who dine in at participating Applebee’s restaurants will receive a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive Veterans Day menu as a heartfelt thank-you for their service.*
This year marks the 19th consecutive year Applebee’s has honored service members and veterans with complimentary meals on Veterans Day. Since the tradition began, Applebee’s has served more than 12.7 million free meals.
Applebee’s 2026 Veterans Day Menu features 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
“Veterans Day at Applebee’s is one of our Team Members’ favorite days of the year because you truly see and feel neighborhoods come together to honor and thank our nation’s heroes,” said John Peyton, Applebee’s president and Dine Brands CEO. “We’re proud to welcome veterans and Active Duty military into our restaurants and offer a complimentary entrée as one small expression of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.”
Veterans and Active Duty military guests who dine in on November 11 will also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card, redeemable for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption period.**
To find a local restaurant, visit Applebees.com/restaurants. Guests can also join Club Applebee’s® for exclusive offers and promotions by signing up at Applebees.com/sign-up. New members receive a special welcome offer!
*Available on November 11, 2026, at participating Applebee’s restaurants 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 (i.e., 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.
**Single-Use Promotional Card. Expires 11/29/26. Not Redeemable on Date of Issuance. Card must be presented and relinquished at time of redemption. Valid at participating Applebee’s® restaurants OR online via applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app in the US 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.
