# Pretzel-Packed Frozen QSR Treats The McDonald's Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry is Limited-Edition By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-pretzel-mcflurry References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/05/18/mcdonalds-adds-new-chocolatey-pretzel-mcflurry/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com)  The McDonald's Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry is the brand's latest treat arriving at participating locations to provide patrons with a way to satisfy their sweet tooth as we head into the warm weather months. The frozen treat is crafted with the brand's signature vanilla soft serve to give it a creamy base texture and is infused with a swirl of caramel topping. A series of crunchy chocolate-covered pretzel pieces are blended into the ice cream treat to give it a sweet and crunchy profile for patrons to enjoy. The McDonald's Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry comes in regular and snack size options, which are suited for being enjoyed on their own or as a dessert to enjoy after your choice of meal. Image Credit: McDonald’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Frozen QSR Treats:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the fast food industry by offering new and unique frozen treats. - **Sweet and Savory Flavor Combinations:** Introducing unexpected combinations of sweet and savory flavors in food and beverages is a trend that is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for food and beverage companies. - **Limited-edition Offerings:** Creating limited-edition food and beverage offerings can generate excitement and drive more sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** In the fast food industry, there is room for innovation in desserts and snack offerings. - **Frozen Treats:** The frozen treat industry can benefit from introducing unique and unexpected flavors to their product lines. - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, offering limited-edition products can create buzz and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy QSR Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-crunch-mcflurry.md) - [Branded Candy Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-hersheys-mix-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Campfire Confection Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-smores-mcflurry.md) - [Peanut-Studded Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-peanut-butter-crunch-mcflurry.md) - [Seasonal QSR Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-fudge-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Caky QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-mcflurry.md) - [QSR Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-banana-split-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Popcorn QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-popcorn-mcflurry.md) - [Celebratory Iced QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cookie-dough-mcflurry.md)