There are some things in life you just can’t put a price tag on, and the service of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform is definitely one of them. Whether they served decades ago or are currently on active duty, our military community has sacrificed in ways most of us will never fully understand. While we may never be able to truly repay that debt, we can absolutely show our appreciation whenever we get the chance.

Honoring Our Local Tri-State Heroes

This Veterans Day, several locally owned and operated McDonald’s restaurants are doing just that with a simple but meaningful gesture – a FREE breakfast for our heroes.

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What Veterans and Service Members Can Receive

  • Who: Any active-duty service member or veteran. If you’ve served, they want to serve you.
  • What: Your choice of a free McDonald’s breakfast combo. Yep, pick your go-to. Sausage McMuffin with Egg? Hotcakes? Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit? It’s totally your call.
  • Where: At participating McDonald’s locations all around the Tri-State, including Evansville, Newburgh, Mt. Vernon, Princeton, Boonville, Jasper, Henderson, Owensboro, and plenty more.
  • When: Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6am to 10:30am.
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The local McDonald's owners said this is simply their way of saying thank you to the people who have put service first and community above themselves. It’s not flashy. It’s just heartfelt.

How Everyone Can Show Support

And if you’re not a veteran or service member? You can still be part of the celebration. Share the news. Treat a veteran to coffee. Give them an extra genuine “thank you.” Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the best impact.

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