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Basketball-Themed QSR Promotions

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Arby's is Launching a March Madness Promotion

— March 21, 2025 — Lifestyle
Arby's is officially launching a new promotion that aligns with the sports community. Starting on March 20, the quick-service restaurant will be giving away free sandwiches to members of its loyalty program who spend $15. Redeemed through the Arby's Rewards app, the promotion will allow consumers to choose between the multiple sandwich options. Notably, this offer cannot be redeemed when ordering delivery.

Other brands involved in the March Madness promotion include Wendy's, who is giving away $1 sandwiches with a purchase, Applebee's opts for 50-cent boneless wings, and Shake Shack will treat consumers to an Avocado Bacon Burger for free with a $10 purchase.

Buffalo Wild Wings will also offer two hybrid sauces, Buffalo Bleu and BBQ Ranch, as a part of the promotion. There is also a pair of novelty glasses so consumers can watch multiple games at once.

Image Credit: Arby's
Trend Themes
1. Loyalty Program Enhancements - Brands are leveraging loyalty programs to offer exclusive sports-themed promotions, creating new avenues for customer engagement during popular events.
2. Digital-driven Promotions - The integration of mobile apps in promotional strategies is making it easier for consumers to redeem offers, significantly enhancing the user experience.
3. Themed Food Items - Specialty menu items themed around major sporting events are gaining traction as a novel way to attract sports enthusiasts to dining establishments.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants - As QSRs increasingly embrace sports-themed promotions, they tap into the passionate sports-viewing market, creating a more dynamic dining experience.
2. Mobile Application Development - The rise of app-based promotional redemptions is prompting a surge in demand for enhanced mobile application features and seamless customer interfaces.
3. Food and Beverage Marketing - Unique promotional offerings centered around sporting events are transforming traditional food marketing, paving the way for inventive, thematic campaigns.
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