The provided source materials detail promotional offers and freebies associated with three distinct observance days: National Frozen Custard Day, Veterans Day, and National Coffee Day. These documents outline specific deals available in Michigan and nationwide, eligibility requirements, and redemption methods. The information covers a range of food and beverage categories, highlighting limited-time offers from various chains and retailers.
National Frozen Custard Day Deals in Michigan
August 8 marks National Frozen Custard Day, and several Michigan-based establishments are offering promotions to celebrate. The focus of these offers is primarily on frozen custard specialty shops and fast-food chains serving custard-based products.
Ritter's Frozen Custard Ritter's Frozen Custard, which has locations in Brighton, Livonia, and Portage, Michigan, is concluding a "Frozen Custard Week" celebration on National Frozen Custard Day. The promotional schedule includes: - Thursday, August 7: Buy any size Glacier and receive the second one for 50% off. - Friday, August 8: Celebrate National Frozen Custard Day with a small dish or cake cone for 99 cents.
Savvy Sliders Savvy Sliders, a fast-food chain based in metro Detroit with locations nationwide, is offering a complimentary hand-spun custard shake with any purchase of $10 or more. This offer is valid for dine-in, drive-thru, or online orders. The chain offers classic flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, as well as specialty options like Cookies n’ Cream, Banana Pudding, and Strawberry Shortcake. A seasonal S’mores Shake is also available through the end of August.
Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts
The source materials provide extensive lists of free meals, drinks, and discounts offered to veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day. These offers vary by location and often require specific forms of identification or membership in loyalty programs.
Restaurant and Dining Offers Many national restaurant chains participate in Veterans Day promotions. The following establishments offer free meals or significant discounts, typically requiring proof of military service such as a valid ID or uniform: - Applebee's: Free meal from a special menu. - Biggby Coffee: Free hot brewed coffee up to 24 ounces. - Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu. - Bonefish Grill: Ongoing 10% discount. - Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. - California Pizza Kitchen: Free meal from a special menu. - Captain D's: 10% off meals. - Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Free order of calamari with any purchase (also available to active military, police officers, and firefighters). An ongoing 10% discount is also available. - Chili's Grill & Bar: Free meal from a special menu. - Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. - Denny's: Free "Build Your Own Grand Slam" from 5 a.m. to noon. - Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Free Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich. - Dunkin': Free doughnut of choice. - Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free hot or iced medium coffee when stating veteran status. - Famous Dave's: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side. - Golden Corral: Free meal and beverage cards are distributed to active-duty military and veterans through November 30. - Hooters: Free meal from a special menu with purchase of a drink. - IHOP: Free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Little Caesars: Free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Logan's Roadhouse: Free meal from a special menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Menchie's: Free first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt. - Mission BBQ: Free sandwich. - McDonald's: Free combo meal. - MOD Pizza: Free Mega Cookie with purchase of pizza or salad. - National Coney Island: Free Coney dogs (limit of two). - Olive Garden: Free entree from a special menu. - Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin' Onion with purchase of an entree. - QDOBA: 50% off entree. - Raising Cane's: 10% off. - Red Lobster: Free Shrimp & Chip meal (or free appetizer/dessert according to another source). - Red Robin: Free Red's Big Tavern Burger and side. (Note: A separate offer mentions a free tavern burger for members from Nov. 16-30). - Rochester Mills Beer Co.: Free entree up to $18. - Ruby Tuesday: Free meal from a special menu. - Scooter's Coffee: Free medium drink. - Smokey Bones: Free meal. - SONIC Drive-In: Half off shakes. - Starbucks: Free 12-ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating locations. A separate source notes a free tall hot brewed coffee. - Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Free Sullivan's Signature Angus Burger and fries. - Texas Roadhouse: Free meal from a special menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or a meal voucher for later use. - TGI Fridays: Free meal from a special menu (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). - Tim Hortons: Free donut. - Twin Peaks: Free lunch from special menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Free entree. - Wendy's: Free breakfast combo at participating locations (6:30 to 10:30 a.m.). Service members in the Veterans Advantage program can get a free breakfast sandwich with any breakfast purchase through Dec. 31. - White Castle: Free combo meal or breakfast combo. - Yard House: Free appetizer.
Convenience Store and Retail Offers - 7-Eleven: Veterans with a Veterans Advantage account linked to the 7Rewards loyalty program can receive a free cup of coffee on Veterans Day. - Travelcenters of America: Free meals at participating Country Pride, Iron Skillet, or TA Petro quick service restaurants.
Specific Requirements and Loyalty Programs Several offers require specific actions or memberships: - Starbucks: The offer is available for veterans, active service members, and military spouses. - Red Robin: Requires membership in Red Robin Royalty. - Wendy's: Requires valid military ID; specific hours apply. - 7-Eleven: Requires linking Veterans Advantage account to 7Rewards.
National Coffee Day Promotions
National Coffee Day on September 29 is associated with various freebies and discounts from coffee chains and restaurants. The offers range from free coffee with purchase to completely free beverages.
Dunkin’ Dunkin’ Rewards members can receive a complimentary medium hot or iced coffee on September 29. Espresso beverages, cold brews, and Nitro cold brews are excluded. Customers can sign up for the rewards program for free.
Krispy Kreme On September 29, customers can get a medium hot or iced coffee without needing to be a rewards member and without a purchase. Espresso-based lattes are also included in the offer. Additionally, customers buying a dozen doughnuts can purchase an extra Original Glazed dozen for $2.
Starbucks Starbucks offers a "ThursYays" promotion, which is a Buy One Get One (BOGO) deal on fall-themed drinks on Thursdays between noon and 4 p.m. The final Thursday of this promotion in the provided data is September 28.
Dutch Bros Dutch Bros Coffee requires the purchase of a "Drink More Coffee" hat, available for $20 in stores, to receive any drink for free on September 29.
Royal Farms RoFo Rewards members will receive one free hot or iced coffee of any size or flavor on September 29. Non-members can download the Royal Farms app to join.
Sheetz Between September 29 and October 1, customers can get a free coffee with a purchase of anything on the Sheetz app. The offer applies to any size Nitro or cold brew coffee and requires entering the code BREW4U on the Offerz tab.
Pilot Flying J On September 29, Pilot Flying J customers can get any size hot, iced, or cold brew coffee free with purchase through the myRewards Plus app. The new frozen Pilot coffee is also included.
Other Offers - Kolache Factory: Free 12-ounce cup of coffee on September 29. - Perkins Restaurant: Offering a 20% discount on its coffee bags and K-Cup Single Serve Coffee boxes between September 25 and October 1. - Paris Baguette: Extending coffee promotions into the weekend from September 29 to October 1.
Conclusion
The provided documents outline specific, time-sensitive promotional offers centered around National Frozen Custard Day, Veterans Day, and National Coffee Day. For National Frozen Custard Day, consumers in Michigan can access 99-cent treats at Ritter's Frozen Custard and free shakes with purchase at Savvy Sliders. Veterans Day features a wide array of free meals and discounts from major restaurant chains, with varying eligibility requirements such as proof of service or loyalty program membership. National Coffee Day offers include free coffee for rewards members at Dunkin', free beverages with hat purchase at Dutch Bros, and app-based freebies at Sheetz and Pilot Flying J. Consumers are advised to verify specific location participation and requirements prior to visiting.