MUMBAI: The Belgian Waffle Co turned up the heat this National Waffle Day with a record-breaking 7 lakh footfalls across 660+ outlets in 220 cities on 16 July, flipping a midweek lull into a full-blown dessert riot.
Led by the cheeky and energetic #WhatsYourDrill campaign, the brand teased fans with a faux cancellation of National Waffle Day—only to unveil a surprise date shift to the third Wednesday of July. Cue chaos, curiosity, and meme mayhem.
The buzz peaked as “Waffle Lieutenants” (read: die-hard fans) received retro-style mission letters and classified 3D-glasses-included invites, decoding the secret celebration date. Influencer-led content exploded on Instagram, led by viral creator ShettyBrother whose “waffle drill” clip clocked 6 million organic views.
With waffles priced at Rs100 for the day, the brand saw queues snaking out of stores, powered by a slick tech solution allowing pre-orders to manage the sugar rush. OOH ads across 77+ locations in metros and Tier-2 cities added to the visibility blitz, while store-level games like “Waffle Mania” kept fans entertained.
Even employees got in on the action, posting “Cadet Profiles” and their own waffle rituals on LinkedIn, proving that behind every great drill, there’s an even crunchier team.
“National Waffle Day is always a landmark moment for The Belgian Waffle Co. This year, as we celebrate 10 incredible years of the brand, it held even greater significance for us. The massive response across our 660+ stores country-wide reflected not just the growing love for our waffles, but also the enthusiasm with which our customers embraced the idea of celebrating rituals and indulgence in a way that felt uniquely personal. It’s a celebration of our loyal community, our partners, and the culture we’ve built together. This massive success year-after-year is humbling and encourages us to remain committed to product quality, consistency and customer delight,” said The Belgian Waffle Co Executive Director and CEO, Ankit Patel.
“This year, we repositioned the National Waffle Day to the third Wednesday of July, shifting away from a fixed day which our consumers were quite aware about. The overwhelming response to that shift is a testament to the strong emotional connect the brand shares with our community. With the #WhatsYourDrill campaign, we wanted to give our community a platform to express themselves in fun, meaningful ways, to build a movement around rituals and shared joy. From user-generated content to on-ground engagement, the enthusiasm we witnessed reaffirmed our belief in creating experiences that go beyond the product and connect emotionally with our audience,” shared marketing head Vrushali Parab.
Crunch met creativity, and National Waffle Day 2025 signed off with syrupy smiles and a sugar high that hit just right.
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