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Restaurants to honor veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day

Restaurant chains across the United States will honor the nation's veterans and active-duty military personnel Wednesday (Veterans Day) with a variety of discounts and free giveaways.

November 10, 2015

Restaurant chains across the United States will honor our nation's veterans and active-duty military personnel Wednesday (Veterans Day) with a variety of discounts and free giveaways. 

Baskin-Robbins — In honor of U.S. troops, military families and veterans, Baskin-Robbins will donate 11 cents from each ice cream scoop sold in its U.S. locations to the United Service Organizations. Baskin-Robbins' Veterans Day program is in support of the USO's programs and services that help keep America's military community connected to home throughout their time of service. As part of this year's campaign, Baskin-Robbins and the USO are asking everyone to take a moment on Veterans Day to thank the more than 1.3 million active-duty service members around the world by texting "THANKYOU" to 50555. Additionally, Baskin-Robbins will offer a special veteran's incentive program for U.S. veterans seeking to open a Baskin-Robbins franchise in the U.S. As part of the program, Baskin-Robbins will waive the 20-year initial franchise fee of $25,000 for their first restaurant. The program also offers a 0-percent royalty rate for the first two years and a reduced royalty rate for years three through five (the standard royalty rate is 5.9 percent per year). For qualified, honorably discharged U.S. veterans, this makes Baskin-Robbins' ownership easier for first-time franchisees.

California Pizza Kitchen — Veterans and active-duty military personnel will be given a complimentary entrée from a special Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen restaurants nationwide. The offer is valid for dine-in only. No substitutions. Diners must come in uniform or show a military ID or other proof of service. The offer is available at participating locations. It is not valid at locations in airports, stadiums, the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Guam or international locations. The special Veterans Day menu includes the following entrées:

Pizzas:

• The Original BBQ Chicken
• Hawaiian
• Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage
• Pepperoni
• Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato
• Untraditional Cheese

Salads (full size):

• Thai Crunch
• Chinese Chicken
• The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped
• Classic Caesar
• Italian Chopped

Pastas:

• Garlic Cream Fettuccine with Chicken
• Kung Pao Spaghetti with Chicken
• Bolognese Spaghetti

California Tortilla — Active-duty and retired military members may have a free taco at California Tortilla locations nationwide. One taco per person. There is no purchase necessary, but please show the cashier your military ID.

Fazoli's — Participating restaurants will honor honor current or former members of the U.S. armed forces by offering them a free "Build Your Own Pasta Bowl." To redeem the offer, veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel should visit a participating location and show their military ID or wear their uniform. Additionally, on Tuesday Children will have the opportunity to decorate patriotic thank-you cards for U.S. troops as part of Fazoli's "Kid's Night Spaghetti Smarts" activity. Fazoli's will send the personally written messages to our troops as a token of gratitude for their service.

Figaro's Italian Pizza — Participating restaurants will honor current or former members of the armed forces with a complimentary medium, one-topping pizza, upon request.

Krystal — All active and retired military may receive a free chicken or free sausage biscuit from 6 to 11 a.m. Additionally, from 11 a.m. to close, all customers may purchase 50-cent Pups and Corn Pups. Krystal will donate a portion of the proceeds of the Pups and Corn Pups sold on Veterans Day to the Armed Services YMCA organization. The ASYMCA strives to make military life easier for the junior enlisted and their families through hands-on, innovative, specialized programs and support services. The free breakfast offer for military requires a valid military ID, honorable discharge card or by wearing a military uniform. Additionally every hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Krystal will randomly select several deserving soldiers, from Twitter and Instagram, and gift them with a 24-pack of Krystal burgers.

Pizza Schmizza and Schmizza Pub & Grub — Participating  restaurants will honor former or current military members with a complimentary slice of pizza, upon request, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tim Horton's Cafe & Bake Shop — All active and retired military may receive a free donut all day at participating restaurants or until supplies last. No purchase is necessary. To receive their free donut, Veterans need to either be in uniform or show their military ID when they visit a Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop. The chain operates restaurants on a number of U.S. military bases serving four of the five branches including, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.

White Castle — All past and current members of military will receive a free Breakfast Slider, Waffle Slider or Toast Sandwich, and a small beverage at participating White Castle restaurants. White Castle encourages veterans and those currently enlisted to share proof of service at the time of redemption. However, no purchase is necessary to claim the offer.