IRON & INK

from Reasons To Ride Great Lakes Vol4 Issue8

by REASONS TO RIDE Motorcycle Magazine and Ride Guides

RALLY SHOTS

DISCOUNTS and SPECIAL OFFERS FOR VETERANS

Here are just a few of the many offers made by various companies in order to honor and thank those that have served. We will be featuring additional ones on our Facebook pages as well. If you’d like to have your business included here – please email us at Info@ReasonsToRide.com

Retail Offers compiled by Military.com Great Clips – On November 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 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 that can be redeemed for a free haircut from November 12 through December 9. Kohl’s -- Veterans, active and former military personnel, and their immediate families get 30% off in-store purchases from November 11 through 13. Sport Clips -- On November 11, participating locations will provide free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members with valid proof of service. Target -- Offered only around Veterans Day and July 4, Target gives 10% off a military-affiliated shopper's entire order. Unlike some other discounts, the Target Veterans Day discount is available for military family members as well. To use, shoppers simply add their military affiliation to their Target Circle account via ID.me. TOPS -- Veterans and active military personnel receive an 11% discount off of a total order on November 11. Walgreens -- On November 11 through 14, veterans, active-duty military and their families receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.

Restaurants

Applebee's -- A nationwide fan favorite every year, Applebee's annually offers veterans a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu. Available on Veterans Day only, veteran visitors also receive a $5 "bounce-back" coupon good for Applebee's dine-in, to go or delivery within three weeks. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse -- On November 11, current and former military members receive a free meal from a select menu. Dine-in only. Bob Evans -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only. Buffalo Wild Wings -- Another lunch or dinner fan favorite, the Buffalo Wild Wings Veterans Day freebie gives a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty service members. To get this freebie, you need to order at the restaurant for dine-in or takeout. Chili's -- Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Available for in-restaurant only. Cicis Pizza -- Active and retired military personnel get a free adult buffet on November 11. The offer is valid for dine-in only and it does not include a drink. Cracker Barrel -- Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake in-store or online on November 11. Dunkin' Donuts Love free doughnuts? Veterans and active-duty military members who visit Dunkin' on Veterans Day can score any doughnut free. That means instead of just that simple glazed doughnut, you can go big with something filled and iced. Hooters -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage on November 11. Dine-in only. Red Lobster -- Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw on November 11. The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time. Starbucks -- As with previous years, Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee. White Castle -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free Combo Meal or Breakfast Combo Meal when dining at a participating restaurant on November 11.

9/11 Memorial and Museum -- The military and veteran community, including U.S. active and retired military, U.S. military veterans, and Blue & Gold Star Families, receive complimentary admission November 9 through 13. Advance reservations are encouraged. Akron Zoo -- Veterans, past and current, receive free admission with valid military ID, and immediate family members receive 50% off admission, November 9 through 13. To receive a Veterans Appreciation Days discount, go to the ticket counter to purchase tickets. B&Bs for Vets -- Hundreds of inns and B&Bs will honor active-duty military and veterans for Veterans Day with free stays. Most of the inns are offering one free room night on November 10 or 11, but offers may vary. Cincinnati Zoo -- All members of the military will receive free admission on November 11. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for members of their immediate family. National Parks -- On November 11, veterans will get free admission to all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Veterans plus one guest get free admission and parking to the Veterans Day Event & Expo on November 11. A 20% off discount in the Hall of Fame Store will also be offered.

Please call and confirm that your local location is participating in these offers. RtR is not responsible for ensuring the accuracy and participation of these offers. We appreciate the effort of Military.com to support the veteran community. If you’d like to be included in next year’s Veterans Edition – please email us at Info@ReasonsToRide.com