Veterans Day is this Thursday, November 11th, and each year, local and national businesses show a small token of appreciation with free meals, car washes, and other discounts. Here are a few we know about here in Missoula.

Denny's   

Veterans and active military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only. 

Great Clips 

On November 11, veterans and active military members can visit a U.S. Great Clips salon and receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card. 

Applebee's 

Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal when dining in from a special menu on November 11. And when dining in on November 11, military guests will receive a $5 bounce back card to redeem for dine-in, To Go or delivery within three weeks. 

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers 

Veterans and current military personnel get a card for a free Freddy's Original Double combo meal on November 11 that can be used until November 30, 2021. 

IHOP 

Veterans and active-duty military get free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only. 

Metro Express Car Wash

Veteran-owned Metro Express Car Wash will provide FREE car washes to veterans and current military service personnel. Under the Grace For Vets Free Wash Program on November 11th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., washes will be given rain or shine at Metro Express Car Wash, 3550 Brooks Street in Missoula. The FREE washes are given to honor and recognize those that have and are serving in the armed forces.

Red Robin 

Veterans and active-duty military who are Red Robin Royalty members can redeem a free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries November 1 through November 14 for dine-in or to-go. You must register for Red Robin's Royalty Program in advance.

Starbucks 

Veterans, military service members and military spouses get a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee at participating stores on November 11. 

Taco John’s 

On November 11, Taco John’s is giving away a free Small Beef Taco Combo Meal when guests enter the promo code “VETERAN” under the MORE tab in the Taco John’s App. 

Wendy’s 

Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo on November 11 at participating locations from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. 

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