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Frosted Cereal-Inspired Donuts

Froot Loops Mini Donuts are Available at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

— August 29, 2018 — Lifestyle
The Froot Loops Mini Donuts have been launched nationwide at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's locations to offer consumers an alternative dessert option to pick up that's inspired by the iconic cereal. Coming in packs of five with each one a different color, the donuts consist of a Froot Loops-flavored cake donut that has been covered in a frosting that is also flavored like the breakfast cereal. The donuts come as the latest cereal-inspired treat in the QSR market as brands seek to provide consumers with nostalgic treats that harken back to their childhood.

The Froot Loops Mini Donuts are available at participating locations now, while some locations will start offering them as of August 29.


Image Credit: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
Trend Themes
1. Cereal-flavored Desserts - QSRs are offering cereal-inspired treats to provide consumers with nostalgic treats that harken back to their childhood, opening up opportunities to create new cereal-flavored desserts.
2. Colorful Desserts - Desserts that come in packs of different colored treats and incorporate fun, bright colors may attract younger demographics, prompting opportunities to target this audience with colorful desserts.
3. Alternative Dessert Options - Offering different dessert options can attract consumers looking for alternative sweet treats, highlighting the potential to explore new dessert alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs) - QSRs are continuously innovating their menus with dessert options like cereal-inspired treats, which can help differentiate them from competitors.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - Incorporating popular, nostalgic brands like Froot Loops into desserts can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry as it opens up new markets and income streams.
3. Retail Industry - Cereal-inspired desserts can also attract consumers into retail locations, potentially leading to sales lifts across multiple categories.
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