Special Military Policy
Posted by Lisa C under In the Community on
As Memorial Day gets closer, I started thinking about how some see it as a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer, while others, especially the nation’s thousands of combat veterans, see it as an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. One of my good friends has a son in his early 20s who is currently in his second round of service in Iraq. It got me to thinking about the sacrifices our military personnel make for our country and how I appreciate when they receive even small privileges as a result of those sacrifices.
I recently read a letter sent to the Dairy Queen® corporate headquarters from a customer who, while ordering at a DQ® drive-thru, saw a group of uniformed military personnel enter the restaurant. When she reached the pick-up window, she asked the employee to use her credit card to pay for the service members’ orders as well. The employee did as she requested and explained as she returned the customers’ credit card that the charges would be less than she anticipated because uniformed military personnel enjoy a half-price discount at that DQ location. The customer went on to say she thought this was a great policy.
What do you think of this policy? What other examples of discounts to service members have you come across?
Comments
Being a military family, I appreciate the military discount. Especially in this economy, every amount helps. Beyond the fiscal help, it does make us feel a little more appreciated. Thank you!
I think the discount is great, however, military cannot just show their gov’t ID as at other restaurants/stores?
I love that DQ gives this dicount, and to that lady who choose to pay for those service members dinners. Theses service members volunteer to go into their branch of service to protect our freemdom. Thank a service meber for what they are doing, also thank a veteran.
I think every place should give some sort of discount to military members as a way to say thanks. I know places like IHOP and Foot Locker give a 10% discount, among a few other places. I think it’s the least they could do to help show support for our military. It’s always nice to be out with my husband and our kids and have somone come up and shake his hand to thank him for what he does. I am proud of him and all of our troops for what they do.
Ya i think it would be awesome if you gave a discount to “military personal” at DQ
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My husband is currently stationed at Fort Polk LA. and we have three DQ’s in our area. I am not sure if they offer a military discount but with a family of five that would be great! DQ is on of the last places that still serves you a hamburger that fills you up, and they have great meal deals. I will definitely be asking about the military discount next time.
How come the DQS in my area don’t have the Orange Julius????
Thank you for the great feedback on the Military discount.
Hi, gr8 post thanks for posting. Information is useful!
Hi,
I am the general mgr of the locally owned and operated DQ. We not only give the military a 50% discount we give the police, fire fighters and medics that discount too.
They all give of themselves for all of us, it’s the least we can do.
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I’m glad that DQ gives men and women in uniforma discount but they should also get a discount evedn if they are in drive thru. My husband and I were declined any discount because we were in drive thru. He was wearing his uniform too. Sorry but that’s just stupid.
So sorry to hear that Maggie. Most restaurants are independently owned and operated so the policy on something like this would be set by each store. Have you contacted the management of the store to ask for an explanation? You could also contact us here: http://tiny.cc/3uv19, and we can contact them. Thanks!