This summer, you can cool down and get your caffeine fix at Culver's with the debut of the brand's new Espresso Toffee Bar Fresh Frozen Custard.
Culver's recently announced the expansion of its Fresh Frozen Custard lineup with the launch of two exciting new flavors: Espresso Toffee Bar and Peach Crisp.
Set to debut on July 10, Espresso Toffee Bar consists of espresso-flavored Fresh Frozen Custard swirled with a sweet dulce de leche sauce, crunchy bits of Heath Bar, and pieces of gooey butter cake. Just one month later on August 10, the brand will launch the new Peach Crisp flavor. Peach Crisp combines Peach Fresh Frozen Custard with actual sweet peaches, sweet dulce de leche sauce, and a crunchy granola crumble.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Espresso Frozen Custard
- The trend of incorporating coffee into frozen desserts creates an opportunity for ice cream shops and coffee shops to collaborate and offer unique products.
- Custard Flavor Expansion
- As more flavors are introduced into the frozen custard market, there is an opportunity for new players to enter the industry and carve out niche markets.
- Fresh Fruit Infused Custard
- Incorporating fresh fruit into frozen custard creates an opportunity for farm-to-table businesses and ice cream shops to work together and highlight the use of local ingredients.
Who This Affects Most
- Ice Cream Shops
- As the demand for unique flavors and collaborations increases, ice cream shops can benefit from partnerships with coffee shops and farmers to create new and interesting products.
- Coffee Shops
- As coffee shops look for ways to expand their offerings, adding espresso-infused frozen custards can attract new customers and increase revenue.
- Farm-to-table Businesses
- As the demand for locally-sourced ingredients increases, frozen custard shops can benefit from partnerships with nearby farms to incorporate fresh fruit into their products.
