Ford’s Garage gives first responders in uniform a 10% discount, and the restaurant says it doesn’t cover alcohol. That’s the whole offer as the chain’s own FAQ puts it. The same line names military, and it’s the only place the program is described, so it’s worth knowing exactly what it does and doesn’t promise before you plan a dinner around it.
Ford’s Garage calls itself a neighborhood burger and brew joint. The menu leans on Black Angus burgers and craft beer, and the dining room is built to look like a 1920s service station, with classic Ford vehicles and memorabilia on display. The first one opened in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mile from Henry Ford’s winter home, and the restaurants operate as an official licensee of the Ford Motor Company. If anyone at your station likes old cars, this is the burger place they’ll pick.
How To Get The Ford’s Garage First Responder Discount
- Find the Ford’s Garage nearest you on the locations page, using the button below, and check its hours, since the FAQ says they can differ by location.
- Go in uniform. The FAQ’s wording is “first responders in uniform,” so that’s the version of the offer you can count on.
- Tell your server you’d like the first responder discount before the check is run, so it can be applied.
- Check the total. The page says the discount doesn’t include alcohol, so a beer or cocktail will stay at full price.
There isn’t a code to type in. The FAQ says Ford’s Garage doesn’t currently feature any coupons, which fits an offer that’s handled at the table.
What The FAQ Says, And What It Leaves Open
The sentence is short: a 10% discount for first responders in uniform and military, not including alcohol. It doesn’t say how a restaurant checks that you’re a first responder, what ID to carry, or whether every location takes part. It also doesn’t say whether the discount comes off the whole bill or only certain items, so ask your server how it will show up on the check.
Because the wording asks for a uniform, an off-duty visit in street clothes may not qualify. If that’s your situation, call the restaurant ahead of time and ask what they’ll accept. A manager can answer in a minute, and it beats finding out after you’ve ordered.
Planning The Visit
The FAQ lists restaurants in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas and Virginia, and the locations menu can be searched by city. Some locations take reservations and call ahead seating, and the FAQ says those are offered at select locations, so phone the one you’re headed to if you’re bringing the family on a busy night. Pricing may differ slightly from one location to the next, too, which is another reason to look at the menu for your restaurant.
Ford’s Garage also runs a loyalty club called MotorClub. The FAQ says members can receive a complimentary birthday appetizer when they dine in their birthday month, which is a small extra if you’re already planning a visit.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Ford’s Garage first responder discount?
A: The FAQ says 10% for first responders in uniform.
Q: Does it apply to alcohol?
A: No. The FAQ says the discount doesn’t include alcohol.
Q: Do I have to be in uniform?
A: That’s how the FAQ words it. If you’re off duty, call the restaurant and ask before you go.
Q: Is there a coupon or code?
A: The FAQ says Ford’s Garage doesn’t currently feature any coupons.
Q: Does every Ford’s Garage honor it?
A: The FAQ doesn’t say. It lists the states where the restaurants operate, so check with your location.
Q: Which other restaurant gives first responders a discount?
A: Dave & Buster’s is one. See our Dave & Buster’s first responder discount page.
More Information:
Restaurants change their programs, so confirm the 10% with your server before you order. For more places to eat for less, browse our food and drink discounts.
