Many restaurants and businesses across the country are showing gratitude to the nation’s veterans and active-duty service members by offering free or discounted products and meals.

Here's a sampling of free and discounted restaurant offerings honoring former and active military on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

Here is a list of locations offering special deals for veterans and active-duty military members Monday, Nov. 11.

Several Knoxville-area businesses are offering Veterans Day discounts or deals to honor those who have served in the armed forces.

A popular fast food chain is thanking veterans by offering them a free meal. As a way to celebrate Veterans Day this year, McDonald’s is giving away free meals throughout the day to both current and former military members on Monday 11.

Since the armistice signing on November 11, 1918 at the end of World War I, the United States has celebrated Veterans Day every year. It is a day to honor military personnel, and lots of food places have chosen to honor the military with either deals or free meals.