In honor of its 30th birthday, the beloved pretzel chain Auntie Anne's is asking fans to pick a new flavor for its Pretzel Nation Creation promotion.
The 2018 Pretzel Nation Creation campaign is an ongoing campaign that asks fans to choose the next Auntie Anne's pretzel flavor. After more than 650 suggestions were gathered from social media, the brand whittled the list down to 10 birthday-inspired options. Fans can now vote as many times as they like on flavors such as Cotton Candy, Tiramisu, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake, to choose the winner. The final flavor will then be announced on June 26th, with the real flavor available in stores for a limited time this fall.
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The Pretzel Nation Creation Campaign Asks Fans to Pick a New Flavor
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