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Free eats: One way restaurants are saying ‘thanks’ this Veterans Day

Everyone knows there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Well, for most anyway.

If you’re serving — or have served — in uniform, you’re free to enjoy plenty of free chow this Veterans Day, which falls on a Friday.

In fact, with a little planning, you could be feeding for free the entire Nov. 11-13 weekend.

Start with light brunch at Subway and then head to Texas Roadhouse for lunch.

When you’re ready for dinner, grab a free appetizer and a tasty beverage at Outback Steakhouse before heading over to Applebee’s or Chili’s for one of their many free dinner options.

Did we mention it’s all free?

Still hungry?

Enjoy more free meal deals through the weekend and cap it all off Nov. 14 over at the Golden Corral.

Most deals are open to all active or reserve military and vets. Remember to have some form of military ID or a DD-214 to prove you’re not a poser, and be sure to call ahead to check on availability in your area.

Some franchise owners don’t feel the Veterans Day free-meal love as much as others. Sure, it’s a free country, but maybe they haven’t heard that freedom isn’t free.