On Tuesday Nov. 11 in consideration of Veterans Day, many of the Covelli owned restaurants will be providing discounts and free items to Veterans and any other military service individuals on Nov. 11.
Panera Bread will offer Veterans and any other military service members a free bagel of the customer’s choice and one regular sized coffee hot or iced.
The offer will be available at the four participating locations in Erie and is only valid for dine-in only.
The O’Charley’s location in Erie will offer Veterans and military service members $10 off any regular menu item all day only valid for dine-in.
Service members and Veterans will need to wear their uniforms or show their valid Military I.D. or discharge papers at Panera Bread and O’Charley’s. The offer can’t be combined with any other discounts, and it will only be valid on Nov. 11.
Sam Covelli, Owner and CEO of Covelli Enterprises stated that the nation and the opportunities given to the nation exist because of the bravery and selflessness of those who have served and those who continue to serve. The company is giving out this small token of gratitude for an immeasurable sacrifice.
Covelli has supported Veterans by providing over $2.1 million in food and other monetary donations since 2011. The organization itself supports the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and U.S. Marine Corp Foundation Toys for Tots.
The enterprise continuously operates nearly 300 Panera Bread bakery-cafes throughout eight different states. They are located in Warren, Ohio and is the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, LLC and is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the country. The company has an unwavering commitment to give back to the communities it serves.