SALT LAKE CITY — This Veterans Day, companies across Utah are showing their appreciation by offering free meals and other deals to military personnel and their families.

Most locations require customers to either bring their military ID, wear their uniform or provide some sort of ID proving veteran status. DEALS APPLY TO PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS ONLY. CALL YOUR LOCATION TO VERIFY THEIR DEAL BEFORE ARRIVING.

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Food

Applebee's invites veterans and active-duty military to have a free entree from a special menu Saturday with proof of military service. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Black Bear Diners in American Fork, Draper, West Valley, Orem, Ogden, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls are offering a free meal from a select menu to all veterans with proof of military service from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. West Jordan and Sandy locations are offering a free burger basket on Friday and Saturday. The location in St. George offers 15 percent off military personnel's entire check year-round and either 50 percent off a veteran's entree or 15 percent off their party's entire check on Saturday. The location in Chubbuk, Idaho, is offering veterans a free meal or 10 percent off their party's check. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

'Bout Time Pub and Grub is offering a free $6 burger and fries to veterans and active military members all day Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

California Pizza Kitchen is offering a free entree from a select menu Saturday to those with military ID. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Chili's is offering a free meal from a special menu on Saturday to all veterans and active duty military members. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Cracker Barrel is giving a complimentary double-chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake to veterans Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Denny's is letting active, nonactive and retired military build their own Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon Saturday. Guests should bring a valid military ID. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Famous Dave's is thanking former and active military personnel Saturday with a free Two-Meat Salute Platter that includes one side and cornbread. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Golden Corral is hosting a free "thank you" dinner for veterans and current military personnel on Monday, Nov. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

IHOP is offering free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday to current and former military personnel. Proof of service is required. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut of any variety and a small coffee to all veterans and active-duty military personnel Saturday at participating locations. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Little Caesars is giving away free $5 Hot-N-Ready lunch combos at participating locations Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to customers with proof of military service. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

LongHorn Steakhouse is offering a free appetizer or dessert to anyone showing proof of military service on Nov. 11, as well as 10 percent off their party's bill. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a free 6-ounce frozen yogurt. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Mimi's Cafe is honoring all veterans, reserve and active duty military personnel Saturday by serving them one free entrée from the Veteran’s Special Menu with the purchase of a beverage. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Olive Garden is offering a free dine-in entree from a select menu to veterans and active-duty military members Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Outback Steakhouse is honoring heroes with a free Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage at participating locations. The deal is offered Saturday through Thursday at some locations and only Saturday at others. Military personnel with an ID card or other proof of service can also receive 15-20 percent off their entire check, depending on the location. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Pizza Pie Cafe is giving free meals Saturday to veterans and active-duty service members with ID. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Red Lobster is thanking veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service with a free appetizer or dessert Saturday. A military ID or other proof of service is required. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Rodizio Grill is saluting veterans by offering a free full Rodizio meal with the purchase of another adult full Rodizio meal. The deal runs all week until Saturday at participating locations. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Sizzler is offering one free lunch and beverage for all active duty or retired military personnel on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Starbucks locations will offer a free tall, brewed coffee to veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses Saturday. Starbucks will also donate $5 to veterans’ organizations for every Veterans Day Starbucks card purchased through Nov. 15. Starbucks employees can also donate their weekly coffee bag benefit to troops serving overseas through Nov. 15. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Texas Roadhouse is saying "thank you" to active, former and retired military with a free lunch at participating locations on Saturday. Proof of military service is required. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

T.G.I. Friday's is offering free ribs or anything up to a value of $12 to veterans and active military until 4 p.m. Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Tucanos is offering current and past servicemen and women a free lunch or dinner with the purchase of another meal Thursday through Saturday. Veterans who come by themselves can receive a half-priced meal. Proof of service required. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Village Inn is saluting veterans and current military personnel with a free breakfast Saturday. Those with a military ID or proof of service can choose from three buttermilk pancakes, a Belgian waffle or three slices of French toast. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Wingstop is offering one free six-piece Boneless Wings combo for all veterans, active duty and reserve military service members on Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Shopping

Bed Bath and Beyond is offering 25 percent off entire in-store purchases made Thursday through Sunday by active-duty or retired military personnel and military spouses who have military ID. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Cost Plus World Market is offering 25 percent off entire in-store purchases made by active-duty or retired military personnel and military spouses who have military ID. Some locations are offering the deal Saturday only. Others are offering the deal through Sunday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Lowe's offers a 10 percent discount year-round to those who are currently serving in the armed services and those who are retired, including their immediate family members. A valid military ID or proof of service is required. Registration will be required beginning Dec. 4. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

RC Willey is offering veterans and first responders a discount equal to the sales tax of their purchase until Saturday.

Overstock.com is offering free Club O memberships to all active, former and retired military members. The membership includes year-round free shipping and rewards.

Entertainment

Hogle Zoo is saying "thank you" by offering free admission Saturday to all military personnel and veterans with military ID, as well as their spouses and children. The zoo also welcomes the families of fallen soldiers.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is offering free admission to veterans and their immediate families Saturday.

National Parks are free for everyone Saturday and Sunday.

Red Rock Film Festival is offering free screenings to veterans and their spouses on Sunday.

Other services

Fabulous Freddy's is offering veterans and active military personnel a free ultra-exterior car wash on Friday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Snap Shop Photo in Roy and West Valley City are offering a free portrait and 8x12 print for veterans on Friday and Saturday.

Futura Car Wash in Layton is offering free car washes and beverages to veterans and active duty personnel from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Great Clips is giving veterans who visit Saturday either a free haircut that day or a free haircut coupon to redeem by Dec. 31. Non-military customers can purchase a service at Great Clips on the same day and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Jiffy Lube is offering active and retired military free Signature Service oil changes Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

LinkedIn offers U.S. service members and veterans a free 1-year Premium Career subscription with access to LinkedIn Learning

Supersonic Car Wash is offering a free Exterior Plus car wash to any current or retired member of the armed forces Saturday. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Sports Clips locations across the country will offer free haircuts to veterans on Saturday and host the company’s annual Veterans Day haircut event. Sports Clips will donate $1 per haircut to support the “Help a Hero” scholarship programs for service members and veterans. Call your location to verify their deal before arriving.

Editor's note: This story has been updated. The Chick-fil-A deal was removed from the article since it is a giveaway in another state. Local stores are not participating because they offer a military appreciation event in September. The Red Robin deal has also been removed. The deal is still being offered at participating locations, but call your location to verify the deal before arriving. The Black Bear Diner deal has been updated to clarify which locations are offering which deals.

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