Now through November 20th, KFC restaurants around the world are raising money to feed the hungry as part of Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief campaign.

 US customers can join the cause by making a donation at their local KFC, where every dollar raised will help provide four meals to feed hungry children.

 For more information on KFC’s commitment to World Hunger Relief or to make a donation, visit www.FromHungertoHope.com

In what has become a neighborhood tradition, Applebee's will again thank our nation's veterans and troops by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee's for a free signature entrée on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011.

For the third year, Applebee's will salute our nation's military, hoping to top the 1,024,000 million free meals served last year from coast-to-coast. Since Applebee's first began thanking the military with a free meal, restaurants have served more than two million veterans and active duty military members on their day of remembrance and respect.

"We say 'Thank You' with a free meal but this day at Applebee's is really more about creating connections," said Mike Archer, president of Applebee's Services, Inc. "At every Applebee's on Veterans Day, military gather to share stories, meet up with old friends and make new ones. It's our favorite day of the year and we are honored to serve and thank them again this year."

Applebee's is offering a Veterans Day menu including some of its signature and favorite items, including the:

-- 7 oz. House Sirloin

-- Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger

-- Three Cheese Chicken Penne

-- Chicken Tenders Platter

-- Oriental Chicken Salad

-- Fiesta Lime Chicken®

-- Double Crunch Shrimp

Guests will need to provide proof of service, which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.

Offer is valid for Dine-in only. Traditional sides are included with the free entrees; 2 for $20 appetizers, upgraded side items or extras, beverages, desserts and gratuity are not included.

Throughout the month of October, IHOP will offer Trick or Treat All-You-Can-Eat-Buttermilk Pancakes, savory Pumpkin Pancakes, and Count Spatula's "make-your-own" Scary Face Pancakes, with free Scary Face Pancakes for children 12 and under on Friday, October 28.

· Trick or Treat All-You-Can-Eat Buttermilk Pancakes will be offered any time of day from October 3 through October 31.

· IHOP's popular Pumpkin Pancakes will offer a seasonal twist to IHOP's extensive selection of pancakes at participating restaurants. Pumpkin Pancakes are made with real pumpkin and spices, topped with whipped cream.

· On Friday, October 28, participating IHOP restaurants will celebrate Halloween a little early and offer trick or treaters 12 and under a free Scary Face Pancake from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. IHOP is offering free wake-up calls on this day from Count Spatula.

· Count Spatula's "make-your-own" Scary Face Pancake is available throughout October for kids 12 and under. The Scary Face Pancake is an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, and two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own Halloween hotcake. Like all IHOP Kids menu items, the Scary Face Pancake is less than 600 calories.