# Fast Food Apple Crumbles Arby's is Serving Up Delicious Apple Crisp and Pumpkin Shakes On-Demand By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-apple-crisp References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/09/21/arbys-pumpkin-cheesecake-shake-and-apple-crisp-return-for-fall-2016/) & [arbys](http://arbys.com/our-menu/drinks-desserts/apple-crisp) [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-cinnamon-shake) is officially marking the return of fall with delicious apple crisp and icy pumpkin shakes. While apple crisp is a classic fall dish, it can be time-consuming to prepare from scratch. Now consumers can enjoy the warm autumnal treat anytime simply by visiting their local Arby's. Both the Cinnamon [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-shake) Crisp and Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake are returning items to the Arby's menu. The Cinnamon Apple Crisp delivers orchard-fresh flavors with spiced cinnamon apples, warm vanilla cake, whipped topping and caramel drizzle. On the other hand, the Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake puts a twist on the taste of pumpkin, with notes of pumpkin spice, pie crust and cheesecake all rolled into one creamy drink. Whether you're in the mood for a pumpkin-flavored drink or some delicious apple crisp, Arby's is the perfect spot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast Food Apple Crumbles:** Arby's offering Apple Crisp and Pumpkin Shakes on-demand is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fast food industry. - **Convenient Fall Treats:** Providing ready-to-enjoy apple crisp and pumpkin shakes at fast food chains presents a disruptive opportunity in the convenience food sector. - **Seasonal Flavors in Fast Food:** Introducing seasonal flavors like cinnamon apple crisp and pumpkin cheesecake shake expands the possibilities for innovation in fast food menus. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the demand for seasonal treats like apple crisp and pumpkin shakes to attract new customers and increase sales. - **Culinary:** Including ready-made fall treats in fast food menus adds a new dimension to the culinary industry and caters to consumer preferences for seasonal flavors. - **Food and Beverage:** Introducing unique and seasonal flavors like pumpkin and apple in ready-to-drink and ready-to-eat formats offers an opportunity for innovation in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-cinnamon-shake.md) - [Creamy Fruit-Packed QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-and-cream-pie.md) - [Apple Pie-Flavored Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-shake.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-turnover.md) - [Apple Cider-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-shake.md) - [Apple Donut-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-shake.md) - [Seasonal Apple-Centric Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble.md) - [Apple-Themed Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applethemed-menu.md) - [Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-creme-pie.md)