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March offers a variety of food-themed holidays perfect for drawing in customers, promoting unique menu items, and creating memorable dining experiences. Here’s how your restaurant can celebrate each special day to boost business and engagement.

March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Peanut butter lovers unite! Highlight this classic ingredient on National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day with creative dishes like peanut butter milkshakes, pies, or cookies. Add a twist with savory items such as peanut butter wings or satay sauces. Offer a limited-time peanut butter dessert sampler or a pairing menu featuring peanut butter-flavored cocktails or coffees.

March 3: National Cold Cuts Day
National Cold Cuts Day is the perfect day to promote sandwiches, wraps, and charcuterie boards.

• Offer a special sandwich or charcuterie menu showcasing a variety of cold cuts with fresh bread, unique condiments, and local fruits and veggies.
• Create a "Build-Your-Own Sandwich" station for dine-in customers or sell grab-and-go lunch boxes with gourmet cold-cut sandwiches.
• Use this day to highlight catering services, emphasizing cold-cut platters for corporate lunches or events.

March 6: National Oreo Cookie Day
Everyone loves Oreos, and your restaurant can celebrate by offering Oreo-inspired desserts like milkshakes, cheesecakes, or ice cream sandwiches. Add an Oreo topping option to other desserts, such as brownies or waffles. Showcase your Oreo creations on social media, and offer a promotion like a discounted Oreo treat with every entrée purchase to encourage visits to your restaurant or online storefront.

March 9: National Meatball Day
Celebrate National Meatball Day by making this comfort food the star of your menu with:

• Classic spaghetti and meatballs, or meatball sandwiches
• For a twist, feature global flavors with items like Swedish meatballs, spicy Thai meatballs, or vegetarian lentil meatballs
• Create a "Meatball Flight" sampler so customers can try different flavors
• Host a “Build Your Own Meatball Bowl” special where guests can customize their meal with sauces, toppings, and sides

March 14: National Pi Day & National Potato Chip Day
Combine the excitement of Pi Day (03.14159265…) and Potato Chip Day to create a truly unique celebration.

• Feature deals on pizza pies, dessert pies, or pot pies, while offering potato-chip-inspired appetizers like loaded potato chip dips or chip-crusted chicken tenders.
• Use playful marketing, such as offering a $3.14 discount on select menu items.
• Encourage customers to snap and share pictures of their Pi & chips meals on social media.

March 16: National Corn Dog Day
Bring nostalgic fun to your restaurant with a celebration of corn dogs on National Corn Dog Day.

• Offer mini corn dogs as appetizers or create gourmet versions with unique dips and sauces.
• To make it family-friendly, set up a "Fair Food Day" with carnival-themed treats like funnel cakes and cotton candy. Host games or trivia to keep customers entertained, and consider offering discounts for families or groups.

March 17: National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
Coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day, this holiday is an excellent opportunity to showcase Irish-inspired dishes. Feature a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal or get creative with corned beef sliders, egg rolls, or hash. Pair these offerings with Irish beers or themed cocktails to create a festive atmosphere. Decorate your restaurant in green and gold and host live music or trivia to enhance the celebration.

March 23: National Tamale Day & National Chip and Dip Day
Celebrate two holidays in one day by offering a combination of tamales and chips with creative dips. Feature tamale specials, including traditional recipes and gourmet options like dessert tamales. Pair them with house-made chips and unique dips such as guacamole, queso, or spicy salsas.
Promote these offerings as part of a takeout package or meal kit for customers hosting at-home gatherings.

March 24: National Cocktail Day
Make the most of National Cocktail Day by featuring an exclusive cocktail menu for the day. Offer discounts during happy hour or host a cocktail tasting event with small food pairings. Create signature cocktails inspired by the season or local flavors, and encourage customers to post pictures of their drinks and tag your restaurant to generate buzz.

March 27: International Whiskey Day
Celebrate whiskey in all its forms by offering whiskey flights, special cocktails, and food pairings on International Whiskey Day. Host a whiskey tasting event featuring different brands or styles, and invite a local distillery to collaborate on an exclusive tasting experience. Highlight how whiskey complements your menu by pairing it with entrees or desserts, like whiskey-glazed ribs or whiskey-infused bread pudding.

March 31: National Tater Day
Close out the month with a celebration of all things potato on National Tater Day.

• Offer dishes like loaded baked potatoes, tater tot nachos, or mashed potato bowls.
• Highlight potato-centric items on your menu with creative plating and encourage customers to share photos of their meals online.
• Add fun by hosting a "Tater Toss" competition or offering discounts to customers who wear something potato-themed.

Make the Most of March!
By celebrating these food holidays, restaurants can create memorable experiences, attract new customers, and build loyalty with fun and engaging promotions. With QR code-activated services, restaurants offer enhanced dining experiences for dine in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery.

• QR Code Digital Menus
• QR Code Online Ordering
• QR Code Loyalty Rewards
• QR Code e-Gift Cards
• QR Code Promo Cards (Smart Digital Offers)
• QR Code Scan & Pay from Printed Receipt
• QR Code Fast Pay

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