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# Icy Frozen QSR Drinks
The A&W Frozen Root Beer Range Has Three Options

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-frozen-root-beer
References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2023/05/29/aw-canada-launches-new-frozen-root-beer-lineup/) & [web.aw](https://web.aw.ca)

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The A&W Frozen Root Beer range is arriving from the Canada-based restaurant chain as a series of icy refreshments perfect for patrons to pick up this summer to beat the heat. The drink range includes frozen takes on the brand's iconic root beer soda, which is used in each of the different options to infuse an earthy sweetness into every sip. The drink range consists of the Frozen A&W Root Beer, [AA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-aa-karatu-small-lot-coffee)&W Root Beer Sweet Cream Shake and the A&W Root Beer Mocha Shake, which are each targeted towards different consumer flavor preferences.

The A&W Frozen Root Beer range is being offered as an all-day menu item, but will only be available at anticipating locations for a limited time.

Image Credit: A&W

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 16%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Frozen QSR Drinks:** Restaurants can explore creating their own line of frozen drinks to offer customers during the summer season.
- **Product Line Expansion:** QSR brands can expand their existing product offerings by adding frozen drink options to attract new customers and entice existing ones.
- **Flavored Frozen Drinks:** Brands can experiment with unique flavor combinations for their frozen drink line to set themselves apart from competitors and appeal to a wider range of tastes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can introduce frozen drink options to their menu to appeal to customers during the summer months and differentiate themselves from competitors.
- **Beverage Industry:** Players in the beverage industry can invest in frozen drink technology and offer customizable frozen drinks as a standalone product or as part of their existing product line.
- **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can follow A&W's lead and add frozen drink options to their menu to increase sales and appeal to customers looking for a cold treat during the hot summer months.

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