NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Our nation’s men and women in blue, along with other law enforcement officers, can get a free meal at Shoney’s on Wednesday.

The popular restaurant chain says law enforcement can get their free meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner on July 27.

Shoney’s says the gesture was “quickly and unanimously approved system-wide by Shoney’s franchise partners.”

“America’s men and women in blue need to hear ‘Thank You’ in a tangible and heartfelt way,” said CEO and Chairman Mr. David Davoudpour. “Shoney’s opens its doors every day so that families can enjoy fresh quality food, friendly service for an incredible value but it is never lost on us that none of that happens without our men and women of law enforcement across this great country of ours who make our communities safe.

He continued, “We want to thank them and we salute them with a free meal on the house. If you’re a police officer in your hometown or are traveling to place where Shoney’s does business, please know you are welcome here. I say ‘Let’s Eat’ – for free.”

According to Shoney’s website, the chain offers a 15 percent discount to law enforcement year-round. Read more here.