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Applebee's Veterans Day offer is a fairly simple proposition, Vets eat free as a show of appreciation for service to the country and the sacrifice made on behalf of its citizens. The one catch is that the Applebee's store in your neighborhood has to be a participating restaurant, but if they are and you are indeed a US veteran, its free.

Applebee's Veterans Day Offer - Vets Eat Free!

The company website is so busy and burning up so much bandwidth that you may not be able to log on. many are getting the freaded 'server too busy" message here. Earlier a report claims it showed, "164 participating restaurants in 12 states are testing this promotion, which will offer one of the following entrees: House Sirloin, Riblet Basket, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Quesadilla Burger or Oriental Chicken Salad. Traditional side dishes are included."


KLEW TV notes that the chain will need proof and there are a number of ways to provide proof of service:

- Valid veteran and active Duty Identification to obtain discount
- U.S. Uniform Service Identification card
- U.S. Uniform Service Retired Identification Card
- Current Leave and Earnings Statement LES
- Veterans Organization card i.e. American Legion and VFW
- Photograph in Uniform
- Wearing Uniform
- DD214
- Citation or Commendation

Applebee's said military issued dog tags may also be used as proof of service. Thank you for your service!