As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to increase your tips and create a more engaging experience for your customers. One way to achieve both of these goals is to incorporate National Days into your tip jar strategy. With this approach, you can set up two tip jars, each with a different option for customers to choose from. The choices will be related to the National Day of the day, which will be displayed on a whiteboard or chalkboard behind the tip jars. Customers vote with their tips, and the option with the most tips wins. The following day, reveal the winner from the previous day, along with the current day's National Day and new choices. Here's a list of National Days in March and some suggestions for what to add to your tip jars:
- March 1, 2023 - National Peanut Butter Lover's Day - "Peanut Butter or Jelly?" or "Creamy or Chunky?"
- March 2, 2023 - National Old Stuff Day - "Vintage or Modern?" or "Retro or Contemporary?"
- March 3, 2023 - National Cold Cuts Day - "Ham or Turkey?" or "Salami or Roast Beef?"
- March 4, 2023 - National Hug a G.I. Day - "Army or Navy?" or "Air Force or Marines?"
- March 5, 2023 - National Cheese Doodle Day - "Crunchy or Puffed?" or "Cheese or Flamin' Hot?"
- March 6, 2023 - National Oreo Cookie Day - "Classic or Double Stuf?" or "Twist or Dunk?"
- March 7, 2023 - National Cereal Day - "Fruity or Chocolatey?" or "Healthy or Indulgent?"
- March 8, 2023 - International Women's Day - "Girl Power or Feminism?" or "Equal Pay or Women's Health?"
- March 9, 2023 - National Meatball Day - "Spaghetti or Sandwich?" or "Beef or Pork?"
- March 10, 2023 - National Pack Your Lunch Day - "Healthy Option or Indulgent Treat?"
- March 11, 2023 - National Promposal Day - "Classic or Creative?" or "Public or Private?"
- March 12, 2023 - National Plant a Flower Day - "Perennials or Annuals?" or "Colorful or Monochromatic?"
- March 13, 2023 - National K9 Veterans Day - "Dogs or Cats?" or "Puppies or Seniors?"
- March 14, 2023 - National Pi Day - "Fruit or Cream?" or "Sweet or Savory?"
- March 15, 2023 - National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day - "Right or Wrong?" or "Agree or Disagree?"
- March 16, 2023 - National Panda Day - "Bamboo or Fruit?" or "Black and White or Color?"
- March 17, 2023 - St. Patrick's Day - "Green or Gold?" or "Corned Beef or Shepherd's Pie?"
- March 18, 2023 - National Awkward Moments Day - "Embrace or Avoid?" or "Laugh or Cry?"
- March 19, 2023 - National Poultry Day - "Chicken or Turkey?" or "Baked or Fried?"
- March 20, 2023 - International Day of Happiness - "Smile or Laugh?" or "Do Something Kind or Be Kind to Yourself?"
- March 21, 2023 - National Fragrance Day - "Floral or Citrus?" or "Perfume or Cologne?"
- March 22, 2023 - National Goof Off Day - "Work or Play?" or "Indoor or Outdoor?"
- March 23, 2023 - National Puppy Day - "Small or Large Breed?" or "Adopt or Shop?"
- March 24, 2023 - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day - "Milk or Dark Chocolate?" or "Raisins or Peanuts?"
- March 25, 2023 - National Medal of Honor Day - "Army or Navy?" or "Air Force or Marines?"
- March 26, 2023 - National Spinach Day - "Raw or Cooked?" or "Popeye or Bluto?"
- March 27, 2023 - National Spanish Paella Day - "Seafood or Meat?" or "Saffron or Paprika?"
- March 28, 2023 - National Something on a Stick Day - "Savory or Sweet?" or "Fried or Grilled?"
- March 29, 2023 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day - "Support Local or Big Chains?" or "Family-Owned or Franchise?"
- March 30, 2023 - National Doctors' Day - "Pediatrics or Geriatrics?" or "Emergency or Surgery?"
- March 31, 2023 - World Backup Day - "Cloud or External Drive?" or "Manual or Automatic?"
By incorporating National Days into your tip jar strategy, you can increase your tips and create a more engaging experience for your customers. Plus, it's a fun and easy way to celebrate these national observances with your patrons. So, whether you're a coffee shop, restaurant, or retail store, try implementing this approach in March and see how it can positively impact your business.
Author, Marlo Anderson - Founder, National Day Calendar
Kenny Hills Coffee