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Fogo de Chão Military & Veteran Discount

No everyday discount — but 50% off your churrasco on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, dine-in with a military ID.

Fogo de Chão does not offer an everyday military or veteran discount — despite what coupon sites claim. What it does run is a holiday appreciation offer: on Veterans Day and again on Memorial Day, active-duty service members, veterans, and military retirees get 50% off their own Full or Indulgent Churrasco, and up to three guests get 10% off, when you dine in at a participating location and show a valid military ID.

There is no code, no online redemption, and no ID.me or GovX verification — just your ID at the table. If you are not dining on one of those holidays, the best everyday value is Fogo Rewards (free to join): after two qualifying visits you earn a complimentary Full Churrasco with the purchase of one at full price, which for a two-person meal can actually beat the Veterans Day 50%-off.

This is an independent guide — we are not affiliated with Fogo de Chão, and Fogo controls the terms and can change them at any time.

Written by

T Madden Alford — U.S. Naval Academy '02 · U.S. Navy Reserve Captain (O-6) · Former submarine officer, USS Key West

Reviewed by

Erik Rivera — U.S. Naval Academy '04 · Former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer

Publish date: July 12, 2026 · Last reviewed: July 10, 2026

How we research & review: Our editorial process

See Fogo de Chão military terms

Show a valid military ID at the table on Veterans Day or Memorial Day.

Fogo de Chão Military Discount — Key Facts

Everyday discount: None — no everyday military discount is published
Holiday offer: 50% off your Full/Indulgent Churrasco + 10% for up to 3 guests
When: Veterans Day and Memorial Day, dine-in
Verification: Valid military ID, in person — no code, no ID.me/GovX/SheerID
Eligible groups: Active duty, veterans, military retirees (guests get the 10% rate)
Region: United States

Source: Fogo de Chão — @fogorestaurants Veterans Day post (official) · Last verified: July 10, 2026

WHO QUALIFIES

Fogo de Chão has no everyday military discount, but on Veterans Day and Memorial Day active-duty members, veterans, and retirees get 50% off their own Full or Indulgent Churrasco, with up to three guests at 10% off, dine-in with a military ID.

Active-duty military — eligible for the holiday 50% off with a valid military ID.
Veterans — eligible for the holiday 50% off with proof of service or a veteran ID.
Military retirees — named as eligible for the 50% off.
Guests, including spouses and family — up to three guests per service member get the 10% guest rate (not the 50%).

Fogo de Chão discount by community
Audience	Discount
Active duty, veterans, and military retireesApplies to the Full or Indulgent Churrasco, dine-in, on Veterans Day and Memorial Day with a valid military ID.	50% off their own meal
Accompanying guests (up to 3, including spouse and family)Guest rate during the same holiday windows; not the 50%.	10% off their meal

HOW TO REDEEM

Online at fogodechao.com

Confirm your local restaurant is participating
The offer is dine-in only at participating U.S. locations. Check that your Fogo de Chão is participating and confirm the current year’s dates before you go.
Check the holiday window
The offer runs on Veterans Day and Memorial Day; the exact window shifts by year (Veterans Day ran November 7-11 in 2025), so confirm the dates for the current year.
Plan an any-day alternative
Outside the holidays, join Fogo Rewards (free) — after two qualifying visits you earn a complimentary Full Churrasco with the purchase of one at full price, plus a $25 birthday reward.

In store

Dine in and order the qualifying meal
Visit during the holiday window and order the Full or Indulgent Churrasco. The offer is not valid for takeout, delivery, or online orders.
Show your valid military ID to your server
Present a valid military ID at the table. There is no promo code, no online account, and no third-party verification (no ID.me, GovX, or SheerID).
Apply the discount
The 50% applies to your Full or Indulgent Churrasco, and 10% applies to up to three accompanying guests.

HOW IT WORKS

The counterintuitive part is that for a two-person meal, Fogo Rewards’ second-visit "complimentary Full Churrasco with the purchase of one at full price" — a free entrée available any day of the year — can beat the Veterans Day 50%-off, because a free full meal for the guest saves more than "50% off yours plus 10% off theirs." Only the solo veteran or a larger party clearly wins with the 50% holiday offer.

Verification is the old-fashioned way: present a valid military ID to your server at a participating restaurant. There is no online account, no promo code, and no third-party verification — ID.me, GovX, SheerID, and WeSalute are not used. The exact dates change each year (Veterans Day ran November 7-11 in 2025), so confirm the current-year terms with your location about two weeks ahead.

Ignore the aggregator noise: claims of an "up to 10-25% everyday military discount" or a "15% off promo code" are not real Fogo offers. The only verified military benefit is the holiday dine-in offer; the everyday value is Fogo Rewards and, when available, below-face-value gift cards used as a payment layer.

Exclusions & fine print

Dine-in only, at participating locations — not valid on takeout, delivery, or online orders.
The 50% applies to the Full or Indulgent Churrasco; up to three guests get 10% off, not the 50%.
One offer per meal — the holiday 50% and the Fogo Rewards complimentary churrasco do not combine.
The $25 Fogo Rewards birthday reward excludes Market Table only, a single Churrasco Cut, and the Brazilian Cuts menu.
No everyday military discount and no military promo code exist — anything a coupon site lists as a "Fogo military code" is not real.
Terms are dine-in and location-based, so they can differ slightly by restaurant and change year to year.

SOURCES

Fogo de Chão — @fogorestaurants Veterans Day post (official) — Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão — Fogo Rewards (official) — Fogo de Chão
Military.com — Fogo de Chão Veterans Day discount — Military.com
Veteran.com — Fogo de Chão military discount — Veteran.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Fogo de Chão offer a military discount?

Yes, but only on Veterans Day and Memorial Day — there is no everyday military discount. On those holidays, active-duty members, veterans, and retirees get 50% off their Full or Indulgent Churrasco and up to three guests get 10% off, dine-in with a military ID.

How much is the Fogo de Chão military discount?

50% off your own Full or Indulgent Churrasco, plus 10% off for up to three guests — during the holiday windows only. Coupon-site claims of a flat "10-25% everyday military discount" are not real.

Do veterans, retirees, spouses, and dependents qualify?

Active duty, veterans, and military retirees get the 50%. Spouses and dependents dining with them get the 10% guest rate (up to three guests), not the 50%.

How do I verify my military status at Fogo?

Show a valid military ID to your server at a participating restaurant. There is no online verification and no promo code — Fogo does not use ID.me, GovX, SheerID, or WeSalute.

Can I use the military discount online or for takeout?

No — the offer is dine-in only, at participating locations. It is not valid for takeout, delivery, or online orders.

Can I combine it with Fogo Rewards or a promo code?

No — it is one offer per meal. There is no military code, and the holiday 50% does not stack with the Fogo Rewards complimentary churrasco. You can, however, pay with discounted gift cards under any offer.

What is the cheapest way for a service member to eat at Fogo?

Solo on Veterans Day or Memorial Day, the 50% off is unbeatable (about $39.50 on a $79 Full Churrasco). As a couple any day, the Fogo Rewards second-visit complimentary churrasco (two eat for about $79) usually beats the holiday deal.

Does Fogo run a Veterans Day or Memorial Day deal every year?

It has run both most years (50% for the service member plus 10% for guests), but the exact date and window change yearly — Veterans Day ran November 7-11 in 2025. Confirm about two weeks ahead with your location; never assume a future date is locked.

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