Hospitality Doctor
Max Hitchins
Finals Fever: Chat GTP’s Playbook
famous moments, legendary players, and historical Grand Final facts. Finals Feast Platters: Offer footy-themed share platters named after legendary players or clubs — like the “Riewoldt Ripper BBQ Board” or the “Storm Surge Snack Tower.” Ideal for groups watching the game together. Pre-book for Grand Final Day. Kicking Goals Promotion: If you have the space set up a mini goal-kicking contest out the front or in the beer garden on weekends. Patrons get one kick per drink/meal. Track scores and crown a “Pub Premier Goal Kicker” on Grand Final Day with a $250 bar tab or jersey. Watch & Win QR Game: Each game day, display a QR code on screens during breaks — patrons scan and instantly enter to win spot prizes: a round of drinks, dessert platter, footy merchandise. Make it fast and fun, building hype through your email list or SMS marketing. Meet a Local Legend Night: Invite a local ex-AFL or NRL player to tell stories, take selfies, and do a Q&A with fans. Include photo ops and maybe an autographed raffle. Promote heavily on community Facebook groups and local radio. Ultimate Grand Final Weekend Giveaway: Throughout September, every purchase over $20 goes into a draw to win the Ultimate Grand Final Weekend Package: front-row seat with friends, footy food platters, drink vouchers, and team merch — plus your own TV screen and bar service for the game. I also asked ChatGPT “Could you please create a poster for me advertising both the AFL and NRL Grand final dates. Perhaps a banner with the words “Kick-off here on Grand Final day.”
September means one thing for sports lovers across Australia — finals footy. Whether it’s AFL or NRL, the grand finals are golden opportunities for pubs, bars and restaurants to draw in crowds, boost sales, and build community spirit. But here’s the kicker: with a little help from ChatGPT, venue owners can brainstorm event ideas, write irresistible promos, craft themed menus, and even create eye-catching posters — all in seconds.
I asked ChatGPT for some help. Here are some ideas. You might think about using one or more of them: Footy Beer Passport: Run a Footy Beer Passport promo throughout September. Every time a customer watches a game and tries a new beer or dish in your place, they get a stamp. Fill the passport for a prize draw — like a VIP booth for Grand Final Day or a jersey of their favourite team. Fan Face-Off Fridays: Encourage guests to dress in team colours each Friday in September. Offer prizes for best-dressed fan, loudest cheer, or best chant. Feature “Fan Cam” segments shared to your socials for extra engagement. Footy Legends Trivia Nights: Host themed trivia nights every Wednesday or Thursday in September — AFL one week, NRL the next. Include QR-code- scanned answer sheets, and questions featuring
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