Restaurants are offering cannabis-themed promotions in celebration of April 20th
Trend - Restaurants are offering limited-time promotions related to the unofficial 4/20 holiday. These include lowered prices and large food bundles, with a focus on easy-to-eat foods such as burgers or nuggets, which helps build relationships with consumers who celebrate the cannabis-related holiday.
Insight - As more countries and states legalize recreational marijuana use, the number of adults who engage with cannabis-related products increases. This number grows larger on April 20th, leading to many consumers looking for ways to complement their celebrations, such as with fast-food meals or snacks, also known as "munchies." Restaurants are acknowledging the large base of individuals who celebrate 4/20, and are launching cost-effective promotions to capture this market.
Insight - As more countries and states legalize recreational marijuana use, the number of adults who engage with cannabis-related products increases. This number grows larger on April 20th, leading to many consumers looking for ways to complement their celebrations, such as with fast-food meals or snacks, also known as "munchies." Restaurants are acknowledging the large base of individuals who celebrate 4/20, and are launching cost-effective promotions to capture this market.
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