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Tasty Multi-Colored Mini Donuts

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Re-Release Their Froot Loop Donuts

— February 20, 2019 — Marketing
A popular tactic by fast food establishments is to capture consumer attention via hyper-branded, limited edition menu options and these tasty Froot Loop donuts are an example of that. The treat was first launched via Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. Due to its immense popularity, the fast food restaurants are bringing the multi-colored mini donuts back — a tactic that is sure to bring foot traffic to the businesses as consumers will be eager to indulge in the exclusive desert while it's still available. The Kellogg-inspired menu item will be available at select Carl's Jr. locations starting February 27th and Hardee's restaurants starting February 25th.

The Froot Loop donuts are definitely a source of childhood nostalgia. Coming in a variety of colorways — including red, blue, green, yellow and purple, the delicious treat will retail at $1.99 USD.
Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Menu Items - Fast food establishments can leverage limited edition menu items, like the Froot Loop donuts, to capture consumer attention and drive foot traffic.
2. Hyper-branded Food Products - Creating hyper-branded food products, such as the Froot Loop donuts, can appeal to consumers' nostalgia and generate excitement for the brand.
3. Nostalgic Food Experiences - Offering nostalgic food experiences, like indulging in Froot Loop donuts, can create positive associations and increase customer loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food restaurants, like Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, have the opportunity to innovate by introducing unique and limited edition food items, such as the Froot Loop donuts.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of hyper-branded products, like the Froot Loop donuts, to tap into consumers' nostalgia and generate buzz.
3. QSR (quick Service Restaurants) - QSR chains, such as Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, can disrupt the market by offering exclusive and nostalgic food experiences, like the Froot Loop donuts, to attract and retain customers.
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