Military, Vets Eat Free At Local Applebee's On Veterans Day

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA – Veterans and active-duty military in northern California can enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at participating Applebee's restaurants, including locales in Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville and Davis.

The Applebee's chain is marking the 10th anniversary of honoring America’s veterans and military with Vets Day freebies and anticipates serving nearly 1 million free meals nationwide this Veterans Day.

“We look forward to welcoming local veterans and active-duty military at Applebee’s on Saturday, November 11 for a free meal,” said Donna Malmlov, Apple American Group regional marketing coordinator. “Listening to their incredible stories and getting to meet the American heroes in our neighborhood makes this day extra special and is why year after year, we are honored to participate.”

Applebee's special Veterans Day menu includes seven of its signature dishes:

• The American Standard Burger served with fries.
• Butcher’s Meat + Potatoes – USDA Choice top sirloin, tomatoes, mushrooms, stout gravy, garlic mashers and crispy onions.
• Three-Cheese Chicken Cavatappi – pasta in a cream sauce and topped with grilled chicken, bruschetta tomatoes and basil.
• Chicken Tenders Platter – Served with fries, slaw and honey Dijon mustard.
• Fiesta Lime Chicken® – Grilled chicken glazed with lime sauce , drizzled with Mexi-ranch and smothered with Cheddar cheeses on a bed of crispy tortilla strips. Served with Spanish rice and house-made pico de gallo.
• Double Crunch Shrimp – Served with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, slaw and fries.
• Oriental Chicken Salad – A long-running favorite, crispy breaded chicken tenders top a bed of Asian greens, rice noodles and almonds tossed in vinaigrette. Also available with Grilled Chicken.

The complimentary meals will be available for dine-in only. To receive the free meal, guests must provide proof of military service: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card; U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card; Current Leave and Earnings Statement; Veterans Organization Card; photograph in uniform or wearing uniform; DD214; citation or commendation.

For more clarification, see www.applebees.com/veterans, and diners can call their local Applebee's to inquire about hours and participation.

This Veterans Day offer is valid at the following Applebee’s operated by Apple American Group: Alameda; Antioch; Auburn; Cameron Park; Citrus Heights; Davis; Dublin; Elk Grove; Fairfield; Fremont; Gold River; Hayward; Lodi; Napa; Petaluma; Pinole; Rocklin; Rohnert Park; Sacramento; San Francisco; San Rafael; Santa Rosa; South Lake Tahoe; Stockton; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Windsor; Woodland; and Yuba City.

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