On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. until close, Golden Corral is offering a FREE meal to any person who has served in the U.S. Military.
This is one of the longest running Veterans Day’s freebies. They’ve provided 6.8 million free meals to veterans over the years.
Active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees and veterans are all eligible.
Dine-in only. Guests of military members must pay regular price for their meals.
In addition, Golden Corral and guests raise money for Disabled American Veterans. In the past 24 years they’ve donated over $21.5 million.
Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies for veterans and military members.
Golden Corral locations in Charlotte area
- 7701 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
- 1540 US Highway 29 North, Concord, NC
- 2300 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC
- 11025 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC
- 2507 West Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC
- 120 Gallery Center Drive, Mooresville, NC
- 2370 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC, NC
- 1712 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC
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More Veterans Day
Check out our list of Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals and ceremonies, as well as special deals for veterans, or look at a quick list of events here:
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