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September is coming fast, and customers are gearing up for the fall festivities that, for many, have already begun with the start of the school year. Here are multiple September marketing tips for restaurants.
(When combined with QR code access to digital menus, loyalty/rewards, and gift card purchases, restaurants can quickly increase customer engagements during the busy month!)
(When combined with QR code access to digital menus, loyalty/rewards, and gift card purchases, restaurants can quickly increase customer engagements during the busy month!)
National Burnt Ends Day - September 1
National Burnt Ends Day closes out the summer season and rings in fall with the flavor and aroma of barbeque burnt ends. This National Burnt Ends Day, help customers plan and prepare for Labor Day picnics and poolside parties by promoting burnt ends and/or your restaurant’s best barbeque dishes as convenient takeout solutions.
National Burnt Ends Day closes out the summer season and rings in fall with the flavor and aroma of barbeque burnt ends. This National Burnt Ends Day, help customers plan and prepare for Labor Day picnics and poolside parties by promoting burnt ends and/or your restaurant’s best barbeque dishes as convenient takeout solutions.
Labor Day - September 2
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday recognizing all workers, especially those responsible for the physical infrastructure, in the United States. Since all U.S. schools and most businesses observe this day with time off, and as the last federal holiday of the summer, Labor Day is a high-traffic day for small businesses, particularly restaurants. Incentivize and reward Labor Day guests with discounted and/or themed menu items accessible with a quick QR code scan.
Labor Day is a Federal Holiday recognizing all workers, especially those responsible for the physical infrastructure, in the United States. Since all U.S. schools and most businesses observe this day with time off, and as the last federal holiday of the summer, Labor Day is a high-traffic day for small businesses, particularly restaurants. Incentivize and reward Labor Day guests with discounted and/or themed menu items accessible with a quick QR code scan.
Star Trek Day - September 8
National Star Trek Day recognizes one of the most successful TV franchises of all time. Since the original TV series in the 1960s, multiple movies, comics, and additional TV series have emerged, generating a loyal, widespread, and enthusiastic fanbase. While being mindful of trademarked and copyrighted titles, words, images, and phrases related to the franchise, restaurants that tap into the Star Trek universe can boost their visibility, attract a diverse crowd, and create a memorable dining experience. Enhance the “Trekkie” experience with easy-to-use QR code digital menus and loyalty/reward enrollment accessible on signage, countertops, and even order packaging.
National Grandparents Day - September 8
National Grandparents Day honors the important and influential grandparents who provide love, support, and generosity to families that only they can give. Help customers celebrate grandparents and grandparent figures with family-centric promotions, discounts, and events such as game nights, karaoke, live entertainment, or movie watch-parties with festive food and drinks.
Restaurants can also create limited menus catered to grandparents and their grandkids that include popular menu items such as chicken wings, chips and dip, and root beer floats. This provides restaurants a great opportunity to boost their loyalty campaigns, offering discounts and future rewards for guests who dine with their loved ones.
National Grandparents Day honors the important and influential grandparents who provide love, support, and generosity to families that only they can give. Help customers celebrate grandparents and grandparent figures with family-centric promotions, discounts, and events such as game nights, karaoke, live entertainment, or movie watch-parties with festive food and drinks.
Restaurants can also create limited menus catered to grandparents and their grandkids that include popular menu items such as chicken wings, chips and dip, and root beer floats. This provides restaurants a great opportunity to boost their loyalty campaigns, offering discounts and future rewards for guests who dine with their loved ones.
National Cheeseburger Day - September 18
Hamburgers might have a German origin, but cheeseburgers are an iconic American staple. Built to compliment a cold shake and fries, National Cheeseburger Day commemorates the ooey-gooey sandwich that makes customers' mouths water. Here are a few creative twists to help promote cheeseburger orders from your digital menu:
Hamburgers might have a German origin, but cheeseburgers are an iconic American staple. Built to compliment a cold shake and fries, National Cheeseburger Day commemorates the ooey-gooey sandwich that makes customers' mouths water. Here are a few creative twists to help promote cheeseburger orders from your digital menu:
- Double cheeseburger with coleslaw and bacon
- Kimchi cheeseburger with chili mayonnaise
- Classic Caprese Cheeseburger
- Southwest avocado cheeseburger
Draw guests on National Cheeseburger Day and National Fried Rice Day with build-your-own creations
National Fried Rice Day - September 20
Fried rice is an ultra-flexible, ultra-customizable, crowd favorite! Fortunately, it’s also very easy and cost-effective to make in large batches. Draw a crowd on National Fried Rice Day with a variety of fried rice mix-ins, or a limited-time craft-your-own National Fried Rice Day menu!
Fried rice is an ultra-flexible, ultra-customizable, crowd favorite! Fortunately, it’s also very easy and cost-effective to make in large batches. Draw a crowd on National Fried Rice Day with a variety of fried rice mix-ins, or a limited-time craft-your-own National Fried Rice Day menu!
- Chicken teriyaki fried rice
- Indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng)
- Kimchi fried rice
- Hawaiian fried rice (ham and pineapple)
Pepperoni Pizza Day - September 20
Without a doubt, pepperoni is America’s favorite pizza topping. Merchants can boost restaurant sales this September by promoting their menu on Pepperoni Pizza Day. Pizza lovers everywhere will surely enjoy meal deals, discounts, and specials surrounding Pepperoni Pizza Day, or similar items such as:
Without a doubt, pepperoni is America’s favorite pizza topping. Merchants can boost restaurant sales this September by promoting their menu on Pepperoni Pizza Day. Pizza lovers everywhere will surely enjoy meal deals, discounts, and specials surrounding Pepperoni Pizza Day, or similar items such as:
- Pepperoni calzones
- Pepperoni pasta
- Pepperoni pizza sliders
- Pepperoni casserole
National Chai Day - September 21
Chai is a spicy, seasonal staple that provides non-coffee drinkers a delicious and festive fall beverage. Restaurants can offer this delectable flavor in a variety of ways, such as:
Chai is a spicy, seasonal staple that provides non-coffee drinkers a delicious and festive fall beverage. Restaurants can offer this delectable flavor in a variety of ways, such as:
- Chai latte (hot or iced)
- Chai spiced oatmeal, muffins, and french toast
- Chai granola or granola bars
- Chat, banana, and peanut butter pancakes
Consider promoting your breakfast and lunch menus on National Pancake Day and National Quesadilla Day
National Quesadilla Day - September 25
With nearly limitless options for fillings and toppings, quesadilla’s simple tortilla and cheese base makes it a blank slate for culinary creativity. This National Quesadilla Day, promote this delicious Mexican entrée to kids and adults alike. Some ideas include:
With nearly limitless options for fillings and toppings, quesadilla’s simple tortilla and cheese base makes it a blank slate for culinary creativity. This National Quesadilla Day, promote this delicious Mexican entrée to kids and adults alike. Some ideas include:
- Steak and jalapeno quesadillas served with salsa
- Chorizo, beans, and cheddar quesadillas topped with “crema Mexicana”
- Shrimp quesadilla with classic guacamole and lime
- Classic cheese quesadilla with a sampler of salsas, queso, and guac
National Pancake Day - September 26
With limitless options for toppings and batter mix-ins, pancakes provide restaurants a blank slate to draw in customers, especially young families looking to avoid a tiring clean up after breakfast! Whether sweet or savory, soft or well-done, spice up your restaurant menu with new waffle-based offerings on National Pancake Day:
With limitless options for toppings and batter mix-ins, pancakes provide restaurants a blank slate to draw in customers, especially young families looking to avoid a tiring clean up after breakfast! Whether sweet or savory, soft or well-done, spice up your restaurant menu with new waffle-based offerings on National Pancake Day:
- Potato pancakes topped with bacon, cheddar, and a fried egg
- Chocolate pancakes with strawberry, banana, and blueberry topping
- Graham cracker-based pancake batter with marshmallow and chocolate sauces
- Cornbread pancakes topped with avocado and eggs
National Coffee Day - September 29
Americans drink over 100 billion cups of coffee every year. Promote your restaurant this National Coffee Day with coffee and coffee-based menu items such as:
Americans drink over 100 billion cups of coffee every year. Promote your restaurant this National Coffee Day with coffee and coffee-based menu items such as:
- Coffee (hot or iced)
- Coffee rubbed pork roast
- Coffee ice cream
- Coffee liqueur cocktails
- Coffee cake
Attract customers who love hot drinks on a cool autumn day with National Coffee Day and National Hot Mulled Cider Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day - September 30
In addition to famous pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon lattes, hot mulled cider is a seasonal staple that provides non-coffee drinkers a delicious and festive beverage. The best part is, hot mulled cider can translate from fall into winter, providing a sustainable holiday-themed beverage for several months.
In addition to famous pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon lattes, hot mulled cider is a seasonal staple that provides non-coffee drinkers a delicious and festive beverage. The best part is, hot mulled cider can translate from fall into winter, providing a sustainable holiday-themed beverage for several months.
Advertise via Customer QR Codes
Creating announcements and fliers for these events with a restaurant’s unique QR code that takes customers to their digital menu will help promote special offerings, increasing awareness and orders.
QR code-enabled Masa+ digital menus let restaurants promote digital solutions on their website, social media, signage, or table tent cards, enabling customers to easily scan, order, and pay to streamline operations in any environment. Masa+ also provides native physical and digital Loyalty, Rewards, Gift Card, and Promo Card (smart coupon) programs for any-sized operations.
With Masa+ Loyalty and Rewards programs seamlessly integrated into their point-of-sale system, Aldelo Express users activate single and multiple loyalty campaigns to promote specialty items, generate repeat visits, and reward loyal customers.
Learn more about Aldelo Express Cloud Point-of-Sale and Masa+ digital ordering and payment solutions by contacting an Aldelo representative today at [email protected] or 925-621-2410
Creating announcements and fliers for these events with a restaurant’s unique QR code that takes customers to their digital menu will help promote special offerings, increasing awareness and orders.
QR code-enabled Masa+ digital menus let restaurants promote digital solutions on their website, social media, signage, or table tent cards, enabling customers to easily scan, order, and pay to streamline operations in any environment. Masa+ also provides native physical and digital Loyalty, Rewards, Gift Card, and Promo Card (smart coupon) programs for any-sized operations.
With Masa+ Loyalty and Rewards programs seamlessly integrated into their point-of-sale system, Aldelo Express users activate single and multiple loyalty campaigns to promote specialty items, generate repeat visits, and reward loyal customers.
Learn more about Aldelo Express Cloud Point-of-Sale and Masa+ digital ordering and payment solutions by contacting an Aldelo representative today at [email protected] or 925-621-2410
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Digital Menus Offer Hygienic Alternatives to Printed Menus
Prevent the Spread of Illness During Peak Seasons 2-minute read ---
The emphasis on hygiene in the dining industry has never been greater, especially during the fall and winter months known as “flu season.” That is why many restaurants have updated their operation to offer digital menus as a hygienic alternative to physical, printed menus, providing peace of mind to customers concerned about picking up an illness or germs when they dine out. |
The Power of the Aldelo Express Advanced Pricing Module for Restaurant Owners
Keep Prices Current and Maintain Business Profits 3-minute read ---
In the competitive world of the restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One key aspect that can significantly impact a restaurant’s bottom line is pricing. Enter the Aldelo Express Advanced Pricing Module – a powerful tool designed to give restaurant owners enhanced control over their pricing strategies. Whether running a cozy café, a bustling diner, or an upscale restaurant, the Aldelo Express Advanced Pricing Module offers a suite of features that can transform the way operators manage their businesses. |