# Cookie-Flavored Hot Chocolates The Chips Ahoy! Hot Cocoa is Available Only at 7-Eleven By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-hot-cocoa References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/01/14/7-eleven-pours-new-chips-ahoy-flavored-hot-cocoa/) & [7-eleven](https://www.7-eleven.com) Premium cafe drinks are increasing in popularity as consumers seek out new ways to enjoy classic or obscure flavors, which is seeing new options like the Chips Ahoy! Hot Cocoa be introduced. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven, the [hot chocolate drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-duo-flight) is described by the brand as being like, "a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie in a cup, layered with milk chocolate, and creamy richness." The drink is suitable for consumers of all ages seeking out an [indulgent hot beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate) to enjoy this winter and comes as part of the convenience brand's [collaboration products collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-oreo-zero-sugar-slurpee) that continues to grow. The Chips Ahoy! Hot Cocoa is available for a limited time only at a cost of $1 for a small serving size at participating locations. Image Credit: 7-Eleven ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Cafe Drinks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and indulgent cafe drinks with unexpected flavor combinations. - **New Beverage Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative hot beverages with nostalgic and popular snack flavors. - **Collaboration Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with popular brands to create exclusive and limited-edition drink collaborations. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new beverage flavors and combinations to attract consumers seeking unique drink experiences. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with popular brands to create exclusive convenience store products that drive customer engagement and loyalty. - **Snack Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations with beverage brands to create beverage-flavored snacks or snack-flavored beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience Store Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-cocoa.md) - [Cookie Butter-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-butter-cookies.md) - [Hot Chocolate-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-classic-cookie.md) - [Wintery Restaurant-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frrrozen-hot-chocolate-cookie.md) - [Convenience Store Hot Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churroccino.md) - [Holiday Hot Cocoa Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-hot-cocoa-milano-cookies.md) - [Hot Cocoa Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-ice-cream.md) - [Extra-Rich Restaurant Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-fudge-hot-chocolate.md) - [Festive Convenience Store Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-coffee.md)