# Blended Seasonal QSR Shakes The Arby's Caramel Cinnamon Shake is Spiced and Creamy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-cinnamon-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/10/26/arbys-adds-new-caramel-cinnamon-shake/) & [arbys](https://www.arbys.com)  The Arby's Caramel Cinnamon Shake is a new addition to the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-autumn-spice-milkshake) brand's menu that will provide patrons with a way to satisfy their craving for a sweet treat. The shake is achieved with the flavors of [caramel and cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-cookie-butter-shake) that have been merged together in the base before being topped with whipped cream along with a sprinkling of cinnamon. The indulgent shake follows on the transition from lighter fare to more substantial flavors as we head into the cold weather months, but maintains a chilled format for a familiar experience. The Arby's Caramel Cinnamon Shake is arriving at participating locations nationwide now, but will only ben available for a [limited time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-latte-milkshake) to make it a fall-exclusive sweet treat. Image Credit: Arby’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blended Seasonal QSR Shakes:** QSR brands can introduce new blended seasonal shake flavors to increase customer excitement and sales during the fall and winter months. - **Spiced Shake Flavor Combinations:** QSR brands can experiment with blending different spice flavors, like cinnamon and cardamom or nutmeg and clove, to create unique and enticing shake flavors. - **Limited-time Fall-exclusive Treats:** QSR brands can offer limited-time seasonal treats like the Arby's Caramel Cinnamon Shake to drive customer traffic and increase sales during colder months. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** QSR brands can capitalize on the popularity of seasonal treats by offering unique and delicious blended shakes to increase customer traffic and sales. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can create new and innovative drink flavors by experimenting with different spice combinations, potentially leading to increased sales and customer interest. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retail stores can offer seasonal drink flavors alongside their food products, potentially attracting more customers and increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raspberry-Flavored QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-shake.md) - [Cinnamon-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-crunch-shake.md) - [Mint Chocolate Fast-Food Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-shakes.md) - [Spiced Cinnamon Roll Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-shake.md) - [Seasonally Savory Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-pretzel-milkshake.md) - [Creamy Butterscotch Caramel Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-crumble-milkshake.md) - [Sweet Cinnamon Churro Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-shake.md) - [Seasonal Snickerdoodle Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-classics-shakes.md) - [Chocolate-Caramel Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-mocha-chip-shake.md)