(Editor's note: The following information was provided by Applebee's.)

Tewksbury Applebee’s is providing a free meal to all veterans and active duty military throughout the U.S. on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011.

Applebee’s message is simple and clear: “THANK YOU!” to our nation’s veterans and troops. Applebee’s is offering a Veterans Day menu featuring some of its signature and favorite items, including the 7 oz. House Sirloin, Bacon Cheeseburger, Three Cheese Chicken Penne, Chicken Tenders Platter, Oriental Chicken Salad, Fiesta Lime Chicken and Double Crunch Shrimp.

 “When we give Thank You meals on Veterans Day, it’s about more than free food. It’s about creating connections among the neighborhood’s real heroes in a tangible way. We are honored to serve veterans and troops for their service to our country. We proudly invite the nation’s veterans and active duty military to Applebee’s to mark their day of honor with fellow veterans, service men and women and family and friends.”

On Veterans Day, Tewksbury Applebee’s will be open from 11:00am until 12:30am.