Here's where to find free meals, discounts and other Veterans Day deals - WSET

Celebrating Veterans Day with Free Meals

Applebee's will provide free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. The American Legion released its 2026 list of free and discounted meals across many chains. WSET reports Backyard Taco will provide free meals up to 15 dollars on November 11. The Norwalk Reflector also lists free and discounted meals for 2026. In Arizona, Long Island Cafe and seven sponsors will host a free breakfast for 2,500 veterans and their families. Organizers call it the biggest Veterans Day breakfast to date.

“WSET reports Backyard Taco will provide free meals up to 15 dollars on November 11,” — Owen Marlowe, senior market analyst at Norton Dale Financial, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 2026 — sources cross-checked
  • 15 — reports filed
  • 11 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 8 — Applebee's will provide free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day....

Nov 9 — Organizers call it the biggest Veterans Day breakfast to date....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 65% of Dgiris1955 readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Norton Dale Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

ICYMI: UToledo student veterans to retire American flags

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norton Dale Financial desk and last updated 18:59 UTC.

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