Nov 11 • 🗣️ General Discussion
This Week’s (Nov 10 to 16) Promotional Power Plays
Promos, Playbooks, and Profits — November 10–16
Alright hospitality friends — this is one of those weeks.
We’ve got:
- A holiday that’s technically on Tuesday (Veterans Day — Nov 11),
- A bunch of places observing it Monday,
- Liquor stores closed Tuesday in NC,
- Football everywhere,
- And food & drink holidays stacked like bar tabs on a Friday night.
So here’s the plan — simple, powerful, and ready to promote:
Double Duty Veterans Day
Veterans Day officially lands on Tuesday, November 11 — commemorating the end of WWI at the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.”But with schools closed Monday, and mixed observances everywhere… let’s just do a two-day celebration.
Promo Ideas:
- Free meal or drink for veterans (Mon & Tue)
- Wall of Honor: guests write notes to vets
- Double loyalty points for members who are veterans or bring one
- Gift Card Promo: Buy $50, Get $10 Bonus
Food & Beverage Holidays to Feature
Nov 10 (Sun) – Vanilla Cupcake DayPair a cupcake dessert with a sweet cordial or coffee drink.
Nov 12 (Tue) – Pizza With the Works DayRun a “No Anchovy Left Behind” pizza combo with a beer flight or slice deal.
Nov 13 (Wed) – World Kindness DaySurprise guests. Shout out your team. Launch a feel-good giveaway.
Nov 14 (Thu) – National Pickle DayPickle martinis, fried pickles, pickle trivia night? Yes, yes, yes.
Nov 15 (Fri) – Clean Out Your Fridge DayFeature “mystery fridge” flash specials. Let your chef have fun.
Nov 16 (Sat) – Fast Food DayGourmet sliders, loaded fries, boozy shakes. Elevate the classics.
Sports = Sales
- Monday Night Football – Eagles vs Packers
- Thursday Night Football – Jets vs Patriots
- Sunday – Panthers vs Falcons
- NBA & NHL – Full swing
- College Basketball – Just getting started
Got a hometown team?Make it a theme night. One of my clients runs a Bills Bar in Tampa — and he absolutely dominates.
The secret? Find what works. Make it awesome. Repeat.
Quick Wins to Plug In
- Run a "Veteran + 1" promo: Vets bring a friend and both get a discount
- Use World Kindness Day to spotlight staff and boost morale
- Promote daily holidays on Instagram stories with polls or countdowns
- Add your game day schedule to your website & Google Business Profile
- Offer bonus loyalty points during big games
- Test a “Mystery Menu” night tied to fridge cleanout — chef’s choice
Wrapping Up:
Stack your promos.Tie in your loyalty program.Lead with gratitude.And always remember — relevance is revenue.
Now go turn this week into a win.
Video Timeline
00:00 Introduction and Veterans Day Confusion
00:29 Veterans Day Promotions and Celebrations
00:48 Food and Beverage Holidays
01:32 Sports Events and Local Team Spirit
02:04 Marketing Membership and Tools
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