Many businesses in the community are playing an active role in giving back to active duty, veteran, and/or family members by offering discounts or other special perks. Military discounts can vary greatly from location to location, so wouldn’t it be nice to know what to expect ahead of time?
We have scoured the web and compiled a list of various businesses that offer special discounts to thank our country’s service members, so they can stay informed and save money for the upcoming holiday season. If you have information on any military discounts that are not listed below then let us know in the comments below so we can further improve the list.
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Restaurant Military Discounts
| 99 Restaurants | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| A&W | 10% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Applebee's | 10% off, free entree on Veterans Day | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Arby's | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Back Yard Burgers | 20% Off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Bob Evan | Free Meal | Veterans & Active Duty Military | Review | |
| Boston Market | Up to 20% off | Varies | Review | |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | Up to 10% off | All Military | Review | |
| Burger King | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Chick-Fil-A | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Carl's Jr/ Hardee's | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Chuck E. Cheese | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Cici's Pizza | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Cinnabon | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | Review | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Dairy Queen | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Del Taco | 50% off | Varies | Review | |
| Denny's | 10% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Dunkin' Donuts | 10% off | Active duty | Review | |
| El Pollo Loco | 15% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Greene Turtle | 15% off | Military Personnel | You must provide military ID or be wearing uniform to get the discount. | Review |
| Hickory Farms | Free shipping to APO and FPO addresses | Active duty | Review | |
| Hooters | Up to 20% Off | Military Personnel | Present a valid military ID | Review |
| IHOP | 20% off | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | Review | |
| KFC | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | Review | |
| Long John Silver's | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | Review | |
| Logan’s Roadhouse | 10% off | Active Duty, and Veterans | Review | |
| Old Country Buffet | 15% off | Active duty, reserve or retired military personnel | Must be in uniform if retired. | Review |
| Outback Steakhouse | 10% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Panda Express | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Papa John's | 25% off regular menu price orders via code "HONOR25" | Varies | Review | |
| Pizza Hut | Up to 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Shoney's | 15% off | Active Duty, and Veterans | May need to wear uniform attire | Review |
| Subway | 10% off | Active duty | Not available in a military town | Review |
| Taco Bell | 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Texas de Brazil | 20% off | Varies | Present a badge or ID for military members/veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, nurses, EMS and teachers | Review |
| Texas Steakhouse and Saloon | 10% off | All active duty and retired military | Review | |
| Wendy's | Up to 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| Zoes Kitchen | Up to 10% off | Varies | Just present your military ID to your cashier to get the discount. | Review |
Clothing & Shoe Military Discounts
| Atheleta/Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy | 10% off | Active duty and retirees | For one week starting on the 15th of every month | Review |
| Wilson's Leather | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, and retirees, | Review | |
| Pac Sun | Varies | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Orvis | 10% Off | Active duty, veterans, National Guard, reservists, and eligible family members | Review | |
| Oakley | Varies | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and veterans processing a DD Form and 256 or DD Form 214 | Review | |
| New York & Company | 15% off | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| NFL Store | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, retirees, spouses, and eligible dependents | Review | |
| Merrell | 1% off | Active duty, veterans, and spouses | Review | |
| Kohl's | 15% off | Active duty and veterans | Only at participating locations | Review |
| Jockey | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, and family members | Review | |
| Forever 21 | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Foot Locker | 20% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | Review | |
| Finish Line | 20% off select items | Active duty | Review | |
| Fanatics | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, retirees, spouses, and eligible dependents | Review | |
| Express | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | Review | |
| Eddie Bauer | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | At Special Locations | Review |
| DSW | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard, and family | Veteran's Day only | Review |
| Dickie | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, National Guard, reservists, and family | Review | |
| Ashley Stewart | 10% off | Military members, veterans, and family members | Review | |
| Cole Haan | 20% off | Active duty, reseervists, National Guard, retirees and veterns | Review | |
| Champion Sports | 20% off | All members of the military community including veterans | Review | |
| Champion | 20% off | All members of the military community including veterans | Review | |
| Carter's | Free Shipping | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and family | Orders must be $50+ to APO or FPO shipping address | Review |
| Carhartt | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and family | Online and In-Store | Review |
| Cabela's | 5% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard, and family | Review | |
| Buckle | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Active duty, veterans, National Guard, spouses, and dependents | Review |
| Belk | 20% off | Active and retired military members | On select items every Tuesday. Available for in-store and online purchases. | Review |
| Bates Footwear | Varies | Active duty and retired military members, including their spouses and dependents. | Discount also applies when shopping at a military exchange. Proof of service is required through ID.me. | Review |
| Bass Pro Shops | 5% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, National Guard, and reservists | Review | |
| American Gianta | 10% off | Active duty and veteran members | Also Free shipping is offered to APO/FPO addresses. Must provide a valid military ID or military email address. | Review |
| A.C. Moore | 15% off | Active duty and veteran members | Review | |
| Alpha Industries | 15% off | Active duty, retired, and reserve military members | Also get free shipping. Verify using SheerID | Review |
| Allen Edmonds | 15% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Alex and Hani | 15% off | Active duty military members | Valid on select accessories. Verify using SheerID. | Review |
| Aeropostale | 10% off | Active duty | In-store only | Review |
| Academy Sports+Outdoor | 10% | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | In-store only | Review |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | 10% - 15% off | Active duty | In-store only | Review |
| Tommy Hilfiger | 15% off | Active duty, veterans, and retirees, | Review | |
| New Balance | 10% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Quiksilver | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, Guard, veterans, retirees, spouses, and eligible dependents | Review | |
| Eastbay | 20% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, National Guard, reservists, and dependents | Review | |
| Under Armor | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and family | Review | |
| Columbia | 10 - 15% off | Active duty, reseervists, Veterans, Families | Review | |
| Bonobos | 15% off | Active duty and veterans | 5 discounted orders a year | Review |
| NBA Store | 15% off | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, retirees, spouses, and eligible dependents | Review | |
| Nike | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and reservists | Review | |
| Hanes.com | 10% off | Active duty and retired military service members | On online purchases. Proof of service is required. | Review |
| Kids Footlocker | 20% off | Members of the military service | Online purchase at Kids Foot Locker. Valid proof of service must be presented upon checkout. | Review |
| Lady Footlocker | 20% off | Members of the U.S. military | Verify through SheerID or Veterans Advantage | Review |
| Lululemon | 25% off | Military members based in North America including their family members | At participating Lululemon stores. Valid ID is required. | Review |
| Michaels | 15% off | Active duty and retired service members | Valid ID or proof of service is required at checkout. | Review |
| TOMS | 10% off | Veterans and active duty military members. | Valid on orders at TOMS. Verify using SheerID. | Review |
| Vineyard Vines | 15% off | Active duty, retired, and veteran members of the U.S. military | Valid at Vineyardvines.com. Verify through SheerID. Restrictions apply | Review |
| Yankee Candle | 10% off | Active and retired military service members | Valid on in-store purchases and online transactions. Bring valid ID for in-store purchases. For online orders, contact [email protected] | Review |
Entertainment Military Discounts
| AMC Theatre | $1.50 off peak prices | Active duty and veterans | After 4 PM | Review |
| Birdies for the Brave | Free and discounted tickets. | Active duty and veterans | Participating tournaments and events. | |
| Blue Star Families | Free Admission. | Active duty and veterans | Participating zoos, gardens, museums, and other places of culture. | |
| Cinemark Theatre | Up to $2.75 off | Active duty, active reserve, retired, and dependents | Review | |
| Chuck E. Cheese's | Discounted prices | Active duty, National Guard, reservists, retirees and dependents | Review | |
| Disney Cruise Lines | Discounted prices | All active and retired U.S. Military personnel or spouse | Select cruises only | Review |
| Disney Theme Parks | Perks varies | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | Available at Walt Disney World (military-only Shares of Green resort) and Disneyland; dates may vary | Review |
| IMAX | $1 off movie tickets | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| LEGOLAND | Free Admission | Active duty | Participating Legoland Locations | Review |
| Marcus Theatres | Discount prices | All active and retired Military members. | Review | |
| National Park Service | Free Annual Pass | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, and family | Apply in person | Review |
| Regal Entertainment Group | Varies, Up to 20% off | Varies | Review | |
| Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts | Up to 50% Off | Active duty | Ticket must be purchased in advance. | Review |
| SeaWorld | Free admission | Active duty and veterans | Available at San Antonio, San Diego, and Orlando | Review |
| Sesame Place | Free admission for military member and 3 dependants | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Showcase Cinemas | $5.50 or $7.50 per ticket | Active duty and family | Review | |
| Six Flags Magic Mountains | $8 off per ticket | Active duty and family | Tickets must be purchased in advance MWR and ITT 143. Recreation offices, not at the park. | Review |
| Universal Studios | Discounted rates | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | Available at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort | Review |
Computer & Electronics Military Discounts
| Amtrak | 10% off | Active duty, spouses, and dependents | Review | |
| Apple | Discounted rates | Active duty, reservists, veterans, National Guard, and family | Review | |
| Best Buy | Up to 10% off | Varies | Review | |
| AT&T Wireless | 15% off phone plans | Active duty, veterans, and qualified military spouses | In-store only | Review |
| Dell | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, and family | Review | |
| HP | Up to 35% off | Varies | Review | |
| Lenovo | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, reservists, and eligible family members | Review | |
| Microsoft | 10% off select products | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and eligible family members | Review | |
| T-Mobile | 50% off family plan | Active duty military, Reserve, National Guard, veterans, Gold Star families, as well as small businesses owned by military members | Review |
Automotive Military Discounts
| Advance Auto Parts | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, veterans, and family | In-store only | Review |
| Alamo | Discounted prices | Active duty, veterans, and family | Discount valid toward Leisure Travel | Review |
| Anthem Wheels | 15% off a set of regularly priced Anthem wheels | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and disabled military personnel | Review | |
| Audi | Varies | Active duty | Review | |
| Avis | 25% off | Active duty, veterans, National Guard, reservists, and family | Review | |
| BMW | Special pricing on BMW auto leases and purchases. | Eligible USAA Members | Review | |
| Budget | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Chrysler | $500 off | Active duty, active reservists, retirees, and veterans discharged within the last 12 months | Discount valid toward select new models if you finance or lease through Chrysler | Review |
| Ford/Lincoln | $1,000 off | Active duty, National Guard, reservists serving on active duty, DEP, veterans, retirees, spouses, and family | Discount valid toward select new models if you finance or lease through Ford or Lincoln | Review |
| General Motors | Discounted prices | Varies | Review | |
| Goodyear | Free operation car care check + 10% off Goodyear tires | Active duty, veterans, and retirees | Must schedule appointment by May 27, 2019, for service by June 13, 2019. | Review |
| Hertz | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Honda | $500 off | Active duty, reservists, veterans (within 12 months of discharge), retirees, and spouses | Discount valid toward select new models if you finance or lease through Honda | Review |
| Hyundai | $500 off | Active duty, veterans, and retirees | Discount valid toward select new models if you finance or lease through Hyundai | Review |
| Jiffy Lube | 25% off select services | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Just Tires | Free Operation Car Care Check + 10% Off Goodyear Tires | Active duty and veterans | Offer valid for active or retired U.S. military personnel with proper and valid identification (shown at time of appointment). | Review |
| Mazda | $500 off | Active duty, reservists, veterans, and retirees within 2 years of separation from active service, spouses, and eligible children | Discount valid toward select new models if you finance or lease through Mazda | Review |
| National | Discounted prices | Active duty | Review | |
| Nissan | Between $500 and $1,000 off select new models | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and veterans (within 12 months of discharge) | Review | |
| Thrifty Rent-A-Car | Discounted rates | Active duty | Review | |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts | 10% - 15% off | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Penske Truck Rentals | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Pep Boys | 10% off | Active duty and retirees | In-store only | Review |
| Toyota | $500 off | Active duty, veterans and retirees (within 12 months of discharge/retirement), and family | Only for select new models if you finance or lease through Toyota | Review |
Travel & Hotel Military Discounts
| American Airlines | 10% off | Active duty, a retiree, veteran, guard & reserve, or an immediate family member | Review | |
| Southwest Airlines | Discounted rates | Active duty | Must book by phone | Review |
| Royal Caribbean | Discounted rates | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and National Guard | Review | |
| Marriott | Based on government per diem | Active duty | Review | |
| Hyatt | Discounted rates | Varies | Review | |
| Howard Johnson | Based on government per diem | Active duty | Depending on availability | Review |
| Greyhound | 10% off at station, or 10% off online via Veterans Advantage | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Amtrak | 10% off | Active duty military personnel, their spouses, and dependents. | Discounted applied on lowest available rail. Valid ID required. | Review |
| Expedia | Complimentary +gold status | Active duty, veteran, retirees, reservists, National Guard, and family | Review | |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Based on government per diem | Active duty | Review | |
| Red Roof Inn | 10% off or 20% off via Veterans Advantage | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Princess Cruises | Up to $250 on board spending money | Active duty, veterans, retirees, and disabled military personnel | Review | |
| Motel 6 | 10% off | Active duty, retirees and family | Review | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | Up to 12% off | Active duty | Review | |
| Extended Stay America | Varies | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Delta Vacations | Up to $300 off + 500 bonus miles per person per booking | Active duty and travel companion(s) | Review | |
| Delta Air Lines | Discounted prices | Active duty | Review | |
| Choice Hotels | Based on government per diem | Active duty, retirees, and family | Review | |
| Best Western | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Beaches | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, retirees, family, and Department of Defense personnel | Review | |
| Allegiant Air | Free select service | Active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and dependents | Review | |
| Alaska Airlines | Military fares on select flights | Active duty service members and their dependents | Phone call reservation at 1-800-252-7522. Free check-in of up to 5 bags is also included. Valid military ID is required. | Review |
| Carnival Cruise Lines | Discounted prices | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Hilton Hotels | Per diem rates, or 10% off leisure stays | Varies | Review |
Home & Outdoors Military Discounts
| Coleman | 35% off | Active duty, National Guard, reservists, veterans, retirees, and family | In-store only | Review |
| Home Depot | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, veterans, and retirees | In-store only | Review |
| John Deere | Complimentary GreenFleet upgrade | Active duty, reservists, retirees, and veterans | Review | |
| Lowe's | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Pottery Barn | 15% off | Active duty, veterans, and retirees | Review | |
| Sears | 5% to 20% off | Active duty, reservists, and retirees | In-store only | Review |
| Sherwin-Williams | 15% off select merchandise | Active duty, reservists, veterans, National Guard, and spouses | Review | |
| Williams-Sonoma | 10% to 15% off | Active duty and retirees | Review |
Miscellaneous Military Discounts
| 1-800-Flowers | 20% off | Military members, veterans, and family members | Review | |
| 24 Hour Fitness | Membership discount | Active duty | Review | |
| Atkins | 15% off Bars & Shakes | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Beachbody | Waive Coach Business Service Fee | Active duty, veterans, and reservists | Review | |
| Bodybuilding.com | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, retirees, and family | Review | |
| Buck | 10% off | Active duty, reservists, veterans, and National Guard | Review | |
| Costco | Over $60 in savings | Active duty, reservists, veterans, retirees, National Guard, and dependents | New member only | Review |
| CVS | 20% off + free shipping | Active duty, veterans, and family | Review | |
| Geico | Up to 15% off | Active duty, reservists, retirees, National Guard, and family | Review | |
| Gold's Gym | Discounted memberships | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Helzberg Diamonds | 10% off | Active duty, retirees, disabled veterans, and registered dependents of active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Jo-Ann Fabric | 10% off | Active duty, veterans, and eligible family members | Review | |
| Massage Envy | $60 off yearly membership | Active duty, | Review | |
| Michaels | 15% off | Active duty, veterans, spouses, and eligible family members | Review | |
| Newegg | Free year of Newegg Premier, 50% off shipping | Active duty, reservists, Guard, veterans, and registered dependents | Review | |
| Overstock.com | Free Club O Gold membership | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| PODS | 10% off | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Pottery Barn | 15% off | Active duty, retirees, and eligible family members | in-store only | Review |
| Pro Flowers | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Rosetta Stone | Varies | Varies | Review | |
| Sam's Club | $10 gift card when joining or renewing | Active duty, veterans, and retirees | Offer expires January 31, 2019 | Review |
| Samsonite | 15% off | Active duty | Review | |
| SiriusXM | 25% Off | Active duty, veterans, and eligible family members | Review | |
| Sprint | Monthly service discount | Active duty and retirees | Review | |
| Verizon Wireless | 15% off monthly plan and 25% off select accessories | Active duty and veterans | Review | |
| Yankee Candle | 10% off | Active duty and family | Review | |
| Yeti | Special Pricing via Troop ID | Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans, and retirees | Review | |
| YMCA | Free membership and child care | Active duty and family | Review |
Bottom Line
To thank the veterans and military all around our nation, HMB has compiled a list of companies that offer military discounts to service members, retired military, veterans, spouses and their families. As we find more offers, we will continuously update this list.
If you find any other great military offers or if you have any questions, please let us know your thoughts and comment down below. We would love to hear what you have to say! Check out our other frequently update lists of ways to save money, sweet free food deals and places to eat free on your birthday!
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