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With the often costly winter holidays right around the corner, everyone can use a discount. Here are deals that veterans, active-duty service members and their immediate family members may be eligible for year-round.
Our previous guide identified clothing and retail discounts; this one highlights some of the best deals available from nationally recognized restaurants and electronics, home and entertainment brands.
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Dining
Bonefish Grill. All service members, veterans and first responders can take 10 percent off their check every day.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Current and former service members can receive 10 percent off.
CiCis Pizza. A number of locations offer military discounts. Reach out to your local restaurant for more information.
Greene Turtle. Military members can take 15 percent off their bill.
Long John Silver’s. Customers with a valid military ID may take 10 percent off their order and 20 percent off on Military Mondays at participating locations.
Luna Grill. All active-duty and retired military service members and their spouses can take 10 percent off their purchase (excluding alcohol).
Melting Pot. Military personnel, firefighters, EMTs, police officers and one guest can take 20 percent off their dinner (food only) on Sundays at most locations.
Outback Steakhouse. Military personnel and veterans and their immediate families can take 10 percent off their entire check (excluding alcohol).
Red Lobster. Active-duty service members receive 10 percent off their meals on Military Mondays.
Texas de Brazil. Emergency medical personnel, firefighters, members of law enforcement, nurses, service members, veterans and teachers, along with three others in their party, get 15 percent off lunch and dinner prices.
Entertainment
Cinemark Theatres. Active-duty and retired military and their dependents may be eligible for a discount at the box office at certain times or on certain days. Call your theater for details.
Regal Cinemas. Active and retired military members qualify for a discount at some Regal locations. Call your local theater for details and availability.
SiriusXM. Active-duty, reserves, retirees, veterans and their dependents may receive a 25 percent discount.
Vet Tix. Veterans, service members and Gold Star families can find free and discounted tickets to a variety of events.
Home and technology
Apple. Active-duty, National Guard and reserves service members, veterans and their families get 10 percent off products and accessories after verifying their military status with ID.me.
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