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Cartoon-Themed Ice Cream Pop-Ups

The Afters Ice Cream Rick and Morty Pop-Ups Open December 1

— November 29, 2018 — Business
The Afters Ice Cream Rick and Morty pop-up shop has been announced by the Southern California ice cream brand as a new promotional experience for fans of the cartoon to appreciate.

The pop-up event will take place at all 25 of the ice cream brand's 25 locations in Southern California and will offer patrons two new flavors that are inspired by the aforementioned cartoon. This includes the Caramel Portal Ice Cream and Dark Matter Brownie Batter, which are both distinctly interstellar in their appearance to make them appear straight out of the alternative cartoon series.

The Afters Ice Cream Rick and Morty pop-up shops will launch December 1 and will be rewarding the first 50 loyal fans to make a purchase with a free Afters Ice Cream x Rick and Morty T-shirt.


Image Credit: Foodbeast
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon-themed Pop-ups - This trend presents an opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular cartoons and create immersive promotional experiences.
2. Alternative Flavor Experiences - This trend opens up possibilities for ice cream brands to create unique and interstellar flavors that appeal to fans of specific cartoons.
3. Limited-edition Collaborations - This trend allows for brands to team up with popular cartoons and offer exclusive merchandise as a promotional tactic.
Industry Implications
1. Ice Cream - The ice cream industry can benefit from collaborating with popular cartoons to create unique flavors and experiences that attract new customers.
2. Promotional Merchandise - This industry can take advantage of collaborating with cartoons to create limited-edition merchandise and boost sales through promotional partnerships.
3. Event Planning - Event planning professionals can tap into the trend of cartoon-themed pop-ups and create immersive experiences for brands to engage with their audience.
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