Business Briefs | Nov. 5
BackStreets to serve up free pizza for vets
BackStreets Sports Bar will honor U.S. veterans in recognition of Veterans Day.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans will receive a free, 12-inch cheese pizza.
Service ID will be required.
BackStreets Sports Bar is at 915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral.
Military, veterans to eat for free at Hooters
In honor of Veterans Day, local Hooters are continuing their tradition of offering a free meal to active-duty military and veterans.
With the purchase of a drink Wednesday, Nov. 11, active-duty military and veterans can select from a menu of brand staples: 10 original chicken wings, Hooters cheeseburger with fries, Buffalo chicken sandwich with fries, and chicken Caesar salad.
Local participating locations include:
• Hooters of Cape Coral, at 3120 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral
• Hooters of Fort Myers, at 4411 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
To redeem the offer, a military ID or proof of service will be required.
The special is for dine-in only.
Scooter’s Coffee to offer free medium drink
Scooter’s Coffee will offer a special thank you to veterans and active-duty military members in honor of Veterans Day.
Those with a valid military ID will receive a free medium drink Wednesday, Nov. 11, as a token of gratitude and appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
The offer is valid for any beverage on the menu.
In-store only; not applicable for third-party delivery or mobile order ahead orders.
Limit is one redemption per customer.
Scooter’s Coffee is located in the Cape Coral Hospital’s lobby, near the gift shop.
The Cape Coral Hospital is at 686 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral.
Free wash for military, veterans at Tommy’s
In honor of Veterans Day, Tommy’s Express Car Wash will offer free car washes to veterans and active-duty military personnel Wednesday, Nov. 11.
It marks the eighth consecutive year that the national franchise has extended the gesture of gratitude to those who serve and have served the country.
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can redeem a complimentary WORKS wash by using the cashier lane at any participating Tommy’s Express location.
Additionally, many sites will offer complimentary detail kits as a token of appreciation for their service.
For more information, visit tommys-express.com/veterans-day.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash has locations in Cape Coral.
John R. Wood to host 2026 Fall Kickoff
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate will host its annual Fall Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs
It will feature keynote speaker Matthew Ferrara, a business consultant, executive coach and author who has delivered more than 1,000 keynotes, conferences and workshops in 50 states and 33 countries. He will serve as emcee throughout the event, leading two agent panels before closing the program with a presentation.
Ferrara will present a program built around one simple idea: better every day. Using his growth navigator framework, he will help attendees create a vision of success, analyze market trends, reframe challenges as opportunities, and apply strategies for generating more listings and more sales.
Attendees will also hear from the Wood family and Vice President of Sales Anna-Marie Ellison.