Local Applebee’s Offering Free Meals On Veterans Day

From BML PR: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® restaurants throughout Washington and Idaho will celebrate the 10th anniversary of honoring America’s veterans and active-duty military by offering them a free meal on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017. Applebee’s is one of the first casual dining brands to honor America’s heroes with a free meal on Veterans Day and has donated more than 8.3 million free meals to veterans and active-duty military personnel since beginning the program in 2008. Applebee’s restaurants nationwide anticipate serving nearly one million more free meals 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 Jenifer Renteria, Regional Marketing Coordinator, Apple American Group. “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, including:

• The American Standard Burger – Juicy all-beef patty with seared-in bacon, diced onions and pickles topped with melted American cheese, our signature sauce and a Brioche bun. Served with fries.
• Butcher’s Meat + Potatoes – USDA Choice top sirloin, tomatoes, mushrooms, stout gravy, garlic mashers and crispy onions.
• Three-Cheese Chicken Cavatappi – Asiago, Parmesan and white Cheddar are mixed with corkscrew cavatappi pasta in a rich Parmesan cream sauce and then topped with grilled chicken, bruschetta tomatoes and basil.
• Chicken Tenders Platter – Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with fries, slaw and honey Dijon mustard.
• Fiesta Lime Chicken® – A celebration of flavor, this dish delivers on every level. Grilled chicken glazed with zesty lime sauce and drizzled with tangy Mexi-ranch is smothered with a rich blend of Cheddar cheeses on a bed of crispy tortilla strips. Served with Spanish rice and house-made pico de gallo.
• Double Crunch Shrimp – Crispy battered shrimp are fried golden brown. 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 our Oriental vinaigrette. Also available with Grilled Chicken.

Complimentary meals from the Veterans Day menu will be available for dine-in only at Applebee’s owned and operated by Apple American Group. In order to receive a free meal on Saturday, November 11, 2017, guests need to provide proof of military service, which includes: 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.

This event is only one of the many ways that Applebee’s honors and supports our American heroes during the year. Additionally, through November 11, Washington and Idaho locations are also inviting guests to thank their local retired and active duty military members through their Buy A Vet A Bud program, where guests can purchase a Budweiser®, Bud Light® or O’Douls® beer at their local Applebee’s to be given to a deserving veteran who provides proof of service in-restaurant on Veterans Day free of charge.* Participating guests will also have the opportunity to create an original label with a personal message, which will be put on the bottle before it is served to the veteran.

*Guests must be 21 years old to purchase and redeem.

For more information, please visit www.applebees.com/veterans. Hours vary by location, and guests are encouraged to call their local Applebee's restaurant in advance to inquire about specific location hours.

The Veterans Day offers are valid at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Apple American Group. In Washington, participating restaurants are located in Auburn, Bellevue (Factoria and Bel Red Rd), Bellingham, Bothel, Bonney Lake, Burlington, Chehalis, Covington, Easthill Kent, Everett (Everett Mall and Mill Creek, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Lacey, Lakewood, Lynnwood, Marysville, Oak Harbor, Olympia, Puyallup (Graham and S Meridian), Renton, Sequim, Silverdale, Spokane (Mission & Pine, North Pointe and South Hill), Tacoma, Tukwila, Union Gap, University Place, Wenatchee. In Idaho, participating restaurants are located in Coeur D’Alene and Moscow.

Offer valid on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at participating Applebee’s restaurants. Item selection and participation may vary. Dine-in or carry out only from limited selections. Not valid with other coupons or discounts. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active-duty military simply show proof of military services. Limit one (1) meal per veteran or active-duty military. Hours vary by location, so guests should call their local Applebee's restaurant in advance to inquire about specific location hours.

Apple American Group

Apple American Group LLC owns and operates over 485 Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 23 states. With annualized sales of over $1.1B and over 25,000 employees, Apple American is the largest franchisee in the Applebee’s system, the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee, and the second largest franchisee of any concept in the U.S. More information is available at www.appleamerican.com.

About Applebee’s®

Applebee's Grill & Bar brings together a lively bar & grill experience offering hand-crafted drinks and craveable, simple, American food with flare featuring vibrant flavors and real, fresh ingredients. All Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering the best in food and drinks with neighborly, genuine service. With more than 2,000 locations in 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and 15 countries, Applebee's is one of the world's largest casual dining brands. Applebee's restaurants are franchised by DineEquity Inc.'s (NYSE: DIN) subsidiary, Applebee's Franchisor LLC and its affiliates.

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