Chef Andrew Gruel says active military eat free at his restaurants out of ‘inherent pathological respect’

Chef Andrew Gruel allows active military members to eat for free at all of his American Gravy restaurants out of "inherent pathological respect" for their service.

"We know the statistics showing how much a lot of these veterans, especially combat veterans, who come back over after being in combat, are kind of ignored through the VA and all these other public services," he continued. "And a lot of the homeless are veterans. It's a real significant issue in America culturally and frankly, it disgusts me." Brian Flood is a media editor/reporter for FOX News Digital. Story tips can be sent to brian.flood@fox.com and on Twitter: @briansflood. 

Gruel, the CEO and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group, operates multiple restaurants across California, including Calico Fish House and Big Parm Pizza.