Here are the details of Applebees Veterans Day offer in which both active-duty military and veterans can eat free food. Good for them, and for Krispe Creme Doughnuts which is doing the same thing. See the video and information below.

Where is an Applebees near you? Find out!

The essential information is as follows:

1. All Applebees restaurants are participating in the Veterans Day free meal program including Canada. That’s 1900 restaurants in North America! See below for how to find an Applebees restaurant in your area.

2. The hours you can get a free meal are all day long!

3. You must be active duty military or a veteran.

4. You can’t eat just anything you want for free. There are six specific meal choices offered which include a chicken dish, steak, hamburger, vegetarian or pasta.

5. To prove you are really eligible you are allowed to do one of many things. You can wear your uniform, show a military ID, bring an earnings statement or any membership card from a veterans organization. Don’t forget! The honor system does not apply at Applebees restaurants when you want something for nothing.

More information can be found here and here and here.

Applebees did the same thing last year and ended up giving away over $10,000 in free meals to veterans. Because of all the advertising this year, and the fact we are in a recession, expect the numbers to swell.

To find an Applebees restaurant location near you, just use their handy locator which automatically detects locations for your area. I’m lucky to have 17 Applebees for free food near where I live!