Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say “thank you” to those who have served.

Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, several local services will be paused. Local, state, and federal government offices will be closed on Wednesday, along with many banks and schools.

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The City of Jonesboro offices will be closed Wednesday, which will impact the city’s sanitation schedule. According to the city, there will be no trash or recycling collected on Veterans Day.

• Trash Collection: Monday and Tuesday routes are unchanged. Wednesday and Thursday routes will be collected on Thursday. The remaining Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Friday.
• Recycling Collection: Monday and Tuesday routes are unchanged. Wednesday routes will be skipped entirely. Thursday and Friday routes will remain on their normal schedules.

GOJO, the city’s public transportation service, will also be closed Wednesday. It will resume service on Thursday.

In addition, Craighead County government offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. This includes offices in the Jonesboro and Lake City courthouses.

For those looking to take advantage of Veterans Day deals, proof of military service or a valid military ID is required at most locations. Many restaurant offers are valid for dine-in only and do not include beverages or gratuity. Not all franchise locations participate in national chain programs, so residents are encouraged to confirm with their local restaurant before ordering.

Here is a list of Veterans Day deals available on Wednesday:

Restaurant Deals

• 7 Brew: 50% off a drink order at participating stands.
• Applebee’s: Free dine-in entrée from a special Veterans Day menu.
• Brewing Hope Coffee Festival hosted by Hope Found of NEA: Veterans get in free the day of the festival, set for Nov. 14. Must present valid ID at check-in the day of the event.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. Valid for dine-in, Buffalo Wild Wings GO, or walk-in counter orders.
• Casey’s: Complimentary coffee or fountain drink at any location, plus a free car wash where available.
• Chick-fil-A (Jonesboro): 15% discount on your order.
• Chili’s Grill & Bar: Free dine-in meal from a select menu.
• Chipotle: Free chips and choice of guacamole, Queso Blanco, or salsa with a $5 purchase for active-duty members and veterans.
• Cracker Barrel: Free “Sunrise Pancake Special” for dine-in guests.
• Dunkin’ Donuts: Free donut of choice (in-store only; not valid on mobile orders). Limit one per guest.
• Fazoli’s: Free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce with the code VET26 at participating locations (no purchase necessary).
• Firehouse Subs: Purchase any size sub and receive a second sub for free.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers: Free Freddy’s Combo meal card (no purchase necessary). Cards may be redeemed through Nov. 25.
• Gee Street Kitchen: Veterans can get a cafeteria meal and drink for $10.99. Cafeteria meal includes your choice of entree, two sides, bread, and a refillable drink. Available at the Jonesboro and Trumann restaurants.
• Golden Corral: Free “Thank You” dinner buffet and beverage from 4 p.m. to close for Military Appreciation Night.
• IHOP: Free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo (dine-in only).
• KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot: 20% off dine-in meal
• Lemonade House Grille: Veterans eat free. Must show valid ID or proof of service.
• Little Caesars: Free Lunch Combo (four-slice deep dish pizza and a drink) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (in-store only).
• Luna Sports Grill: Free cheeseburger and fries for veterans.
• Newk’s Eatery: Veterans who dine in and make a purchase today, Nov. 11, will receive their next entrée for free. (Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the offer was a Free Pick 2 today, which was a corporate promotion the local restaurant opted out of according to a company spokesperson.)
• Olive Garden: Free dine-in entrée from a special menu.
• Omar’s Uptown: Offering a special menu for veterans and their spouses. Burgers are $10 and a three-course meal is available for $39.99. Only available Nov. 11, and the deal only applies to dine-in. Click here to see the menu.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage, plus a free Hero’s Meal for a future visit via Dine Rewards.
• Red Lobster: Free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips (dine-in only).
• Shadrachs Coffee: Free small drink for any veterans or active-duty service members. Must present verification of service. Excludes shakes.
• SONIC: Half-priced shakes in any size and flavor for all guests.
• Starbucks: Free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
• Texas Roadhouse: Free meal vouchers distributed in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vouchers are valid through May 31, 2027, for a choice of 10 entrées and a drink.
• The Social Jonesboro: Veterans receive 10% off their meal.
• Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux: Free Scholarship Burger.
• Wendy’s: Free Dave’s Single (valid in-store or drive-thru).
• Whataburger: Free taquito for veterans and active-duty service members

Retail & Services

• Abilities Unlimited: 20% off all regular-priced items, plus an additional 10% off of any items on sale. Must present a valid military ID.
• Fizz Facial Bar: Active-duty service members and veterans get 20% off any service from Nov. 9-15. Use code VETERAN when booking online or at one’s local Facial Bar.
• Gateway Tire: Get $50 off an oil change from Nov. 11-14.
• Jonesboro Nails and Spa: 20% off all services for veterans, active-duty service members, nurses and teachers from Nov. 10-15.
• Walgreens: 20% off regular-priced eligible store items. Must be a myWalgreens member.
• Target: 20% discount on an entire purchase through the Target Circle app. Valid for two separate transactions.
• Tommy’s Express Car Wash: Free car wash.
• Tractor Supply Company: 10% discount on in-store purchases.

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