America (Restaurant News Release) On Veterans Day, America’s heroes will have opportunities to enjoy complimentary meals at restaurants across the country. Shoney’s, which for 80 years has served as America’s Dinner Table and a welcome home sign to veterans and troops, has a special invitation: START YOUR DAY AT SHONEY’S.
On Wednesday, November 11, from opening until 11 a.m., Shoney’s will honor all U.S. veterans and active-duty military personnel with a complimentary, all-you-care-to-eat Breakfast Fresh Food Bar at participating restaurants. It’s a gesture of gratitude from a brand that has long considered America’s military part of its extended family. For Shoney’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. David Davoudpour, it’s personal.
“Veterans Day is going to be a great day across America, with restaurants and businesses coming together to honor our veterans and troops, all heroes in our eyes,” said Mr. Davoudpour. “There will be plenty of opportunities for our heroes to enjoy a free meal throughout the day, and we applaud every business that participates. At Shoney’s, we want to start their day by serving them what many consider the most important meal of the day: breakfast.”
Shoney’s celebrated Breakfast Fresh Food Bar, a cornerstone of the brand’s all-American dining tradition, offers guests an abundance of freshly prepared breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and more, with selections varying by location.
Shoney’s Chairman and CEO
“We salute you, we applaud you, and most importantly, we thank you,” continued Mr. Davoudpour. “For 80 years, Shoney’s has welcomed generations of American families to our tables, including the brave men and women who have served our country. We want every veteran and active-duty military guest who walks through our doors on November 11 to know how much their service and sacrifice mean to us. Our breakfast is a small gesture compared to what they’ve given our nation, but it comes with enormous gratitude.”
AMERICA’S DINNER TABLE | A WELCOME HOME SIGN FOR 80 YEARS
Shoney’s relationship with America’s military extends well beyond one day on the calendar. The iconic restaurant brand has long embraced Veterans Day as an opportunity to personally recognize those who have defended the nation’s freedoms, welcoming military guests with the same Southern hospitality that has defined the brand for eight decades.
For Mr. Davoudpour, that commitment also extends beyond the restaurant. Earlier this year, he personally contributed $100,000 to the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee in Dahlonega, Georgia, supporting the development of a local veterans cemetery designed to provide a lasting place of honor for those who served.
“American businesses and our military share an extraordinary bond,” Mr. Davoudpour added. “We enjoy the freedoms and opportunities made possible by those willing to serve and sacrifice. Veterans Day gives all of us an opportunity to say thank you, and at Shoney’s, we intend to make that thank you meaningful.”
The complimentary Breakfast Fresh Food Bar will be available to veterans and active-duty military personnel from opening until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at participating Shoney’s restaurants. The offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Menu selections and participation may vary by location. For restaurant locations and additional information, visit Shoneys.com. Valid military ID or proof of service required | Dine-in only | Beverage, tax and gratuity not included.
About Shoney’s
Headquartered in Nashville, Shoney’s has served generations of American families for 80 years, earning its place as one of America’s most iconic family dining restaurant brands. Known for its Fresh Food Bar, classic American favorites, generous value and Southern hospitality, Shoney’s continues its tradition of bringing families and communities together around America’s Dinner Table. Visit Shoneys.com for restaurant hours, locations and special offers.
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