# Soft Serve Soda Slushies Krystal's New Frosted Slushies Combine Sprite with Soft Serve By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-slushies References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/krystal-launches-new-sprite-frozen-beverage) With summer just around the corner, [Krystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-whey-protein-powder) has debuted a new lineup of Frosted Slushies in Lemonade, Grape, and Fruit Punch flavors. Krystal's Frosted Slushies are a limited-time offering available just for the summer season. The cool new drinks combine Sprite with crushed ice and soft serve vanilla ice cream for a drink that is part soda, part milkshake. As Krystal President and CEO Paul Macaluso explains, "Frosted Slushies are a cool, craveable addition to our summer menu, providing the perfect balance to our hot steamy Krystals, Chiks, fries, and our new tots." As many fast food chains have found, limited-time offers can increase the average customer cheque by as much as 40 percent. With its new Frosted Slushies, Krystal aims to up its summer sales. Image Credit: *Krystal.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-time Offers:** Krystal's Frosted Slushies as a limited-time offer can drive sales and increase average customer cheque. - **Combining Flavors:** The combination of Sprite with crushed ice and soft serve creates a unique and craveable drink experience. - **Seasonal Menu Items:** Introducing Frosted Slushies as a summer exclusive can attract customers looking for refreshing beverages during the hot season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can explore limited-time offers like Frosted Slushies to boost sales and customer interest. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can experiment with innovative flavor combinations like combining soda and soft serve to create unique, refreshing drinks. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can attract seasonal customers by introducing exclusive menu items like Frosted Slushies that align with the weather and customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Diner Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andys-frozen-custard-soda-shoppe.md) - [Chromatic Summertime Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolside-punch-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Creamy Blended Lemonade Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelmaker-frosted-lemonades.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Frozen Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-sunset-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Crunchy Candy QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-strawberry-drink.md) - [Extra-Frosty QSR Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-frosty-menu-items.md) - [Mysterious Lime Green Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-what-the-fanta.md) - [Frozen Bursting Bubble Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burstin-slushers-shakes.md) - [QSR-Backed Frosted Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-frosted-lemonades.md)