The provided source material details two distinct types of free offer programs: a workplace-based perk network delivering samples and surveys to employees, and a collection of Veterans Day promotions from food service brands. Information regarding consumer-facing mail-in sample programs for categories such as beauty, baby care, pet products, health, and household goods is not present in the source data.
At-Work Freebies Network
The At-Work Freebies Network operates as a platform connecting brands with employees in participating workplaces. According to the source material, the network facilitates the distribution of special offers, free samples, and sweepstakes entries directly to employees at their job sites. The program appears to target organizations such as schools and construction companies, among others.
Program Mechanics and Participation
The network utilizes surveys and contests to engage participants. The source material references a "Welcome Survey" and specific program surveys, such as one associated with Hardee’s. Participants who complete these surveys are sometimes entered into sweepstakes. For example, a September survey winner at Williams Furnace Company received a $100 gift card, and an October survey participant at Eller Construction also won a $100 gift card.
The network also hosts seasonal contests. A "HalloWIN" contest was held from October 27 to November 7, 2025. Prizes for this contest included a $150 gift card, two $50 gift cards, and two $25 gift cards. Additionally, all winners received Vita Coco Orange & Cream Treats for their team.
Brand Partnerships
The At-Work Freebies Network partners with various brands to deliver these perks. Specific partnerships mentioned include: * Coffee Brands: The network actively seeks partnerships with coffee brands to offer samples to "coffee-loving employees." Mentioned brands include Starbucks, Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Nescafe, HubÉ, Gevalia, Kaffe, and Maxwell House. * Food Service: Hardee’s is a partner, delivering special offers to workplaces in select areas. * Beverages: Vita Coco provided products for the Halloween contest.
Organizational Details
The network is associated with a company called Freebies Inc. (operating as Free.ca). According to the source material, Freebies Inc. focuses on discovering free samples, sweepstakes, surveys, and rewards programs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Stittsville, Ontario, Canada, though they serve members in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Veterans Day 2025 Food and Beverage Freebies
Several food and beverage brands offer free meals and products to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. These offers generally require proof of military service, such as a military ID or other verification.
Specific Brand Offers
The following offers are detailed in the source material for Veterans Day 2025:
- Little Caesars: Offers a free HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The combo includes four slices of Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Provides a free meal from the Veterans Day menu on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for active-duty military and veterans.
- Mission BBQ: Offers a free sandwich on Veterans Day. The brand also hosts a live National Anthem at noon.
- O’Charley’s: Provides a free entrée on both Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Options include Salisbury steak and shrimp scampi. A $5 reward card for a next visit is also included.
- Ojos Locos Sports Cantina: Offers 20% off all food items for veterans and active-duty military at all locations.
- Olive Garden: Offers a free entrée from a special menu on Nov. 11 for veterans and current military members who show proof of service.
- Shoney’s: Offers free access to the breakfast fresh food bar on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from open until 11 a.m.
- Sonny’s BBQ: Offers a free Pork Big Deal on Nov. 11. Verification of status on the website and sign-up for rewards by Sunday, Nov. 9, is required. Limit one meal per check on Nov. 11.
- Starbucks: Offers a free tall (12 fl. oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) on Nov. 11. Valid at participating U.S. stores for café and drive-thru orders only.
- TCBY: Offers the first 6 oz. of froyo free on Nov. 11 with valid ID.
- Texas Roadhouse: Offers free meals to veterans and active military members on Veterans Day.
- Viva Chicken: The source material indicates the brand serves veterans and active-duty military every day of the year, though specific Veterans Day details are not fully listed in the provided text.
General Restrictions and Conditions
Several restrictions apply to these Veterans Day offers: * Proof of Service: Most brands require proof of military service (ID or other verification). * Time Limits: Many offers are restricted to specific hours on Nov. 11 (e.g., Little Caesars 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Logan’s Roadhouse 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). * Exclusions: Starbucks explicitly states that mobile order ahead is not available for the free coffee promotion. * Geographic Limits: Starbucks notes the offer is valid at participating U.S. stores. * Sign-up Requirements: Sonny’s BBQ requires sign-up for rewards by a specific date prior to Veterans Day.
Source Reliability and Limitations
The source material includes information from a business data platform (RocketReach) regarding Freebies Inc. and social media posts from the At-Work Freebies Network. The Veterans Day information appears to be derived from a news article or press release summary.
Regarding the At-Work Freebies Network, the information regarding the company structure (founding date, revenue, employee count) is sourced from RocketReach. The operational details (partnerships, contests, winners) are sourced from the network's social media posts. There is no direct link to an official terms of service page or a verified sign-up form within the provided text.
Regarding the Veterans Day offers, the text lists specific times, dates, and menu items. However, the source does not include direct links to the official brand websites or terms and conditions pages for these specific promotions. Therefore, while the details are provided in the source text, the absence of direct links to official brand verification means these should be treated as reported details rather than verified official policy documents.
The provided source material does not contain information regarding free samples for beauty, baby care, pet products, health, or household goods, nor does it detail mail-in sample programs outside of the workplace network context.
Conclusion
The provided source material outlines a specific workplace perk program, the At-Work Freebies Network, which distributes samples and contest entries to employees via partnerships with brands like Hardee’s and coffee manufacturers. It also details a range of Veterans Day 2025 freebies from major food service chains, including Little Caesars, Logan’s Roadhouse, and Starbucks. While the text provides specific dates, times, and eligibility requirements, it lacks direct links to official brand terms of service for the Veterans Day offers, and it does not provide information on consumer-direct sample programs for other product categories.