# Frozen Holiday Hot Chocolates Auntie Anne’s Has Created a Hot Chocolate Frost for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-frost References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/11/19/auntie-annes-debuts-new-hot-chocolate-frost-in-celebration-of-2019-holiday-season/) [Auntie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfruit-mango-frost) Anne's is giving its drink menu a seasonal twist with the debut of the new Hot Chocolate Frost. Created for the 2019 holiday season, the new Hot Chocolate Frost is a festive [frozen take on hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-hot-chocolate). The drink consists of a rich hot chocolate mix blended with ice, and then topped with whipped cream and a Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup. The new drink is available at participating Auntie Anne's locations nationwide from now through January 5, 2019. To promote the new drink, Auntie Anne's is teaming up with [Grubhub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversational-food-ordering) for an exclusive deal. This means that anyone who places an Auntie Anne's order of $12 or more through Grubhub can score a free small Hot Chocolate Frost. Image Credit: *Auntie Anne's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Frozen Beverages:** There is an opportunity for other food and beverage establishments to create seasonal frozen drink offerings that cater to the holiday season. - **Partnerships with Delivery Apps:** Collaborating with popular food delivery apps can help businesses increase their customer base and promote exclusive deals, leading to increased sales. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Implementing limited-time promotions can create a sense of urgency and drive customer traffic, increasing brand recognition and sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to introduce seasonal frozen beverages and create exclusive deals to drive customer engagement and sales. - **Restaurant Delivery Services:** Partnerships with delivery apps enhance the convenience factor for customers, making it easier to access exclusive deals and promotions from their favorite restaurants. - **Fast-food Chains:** Fast-food chains can capitalize on limited-time promotions to boost sales and create excitement among customers, potentially leading to increased brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cocoa Granita Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Frozen Specialty Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-target.md) - [Frozen Hot Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shakes.md) - [Blended Dragonfruit Puree Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfruit-mango-frost.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty.md) - [Seasonal Snow-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-snowball-nuggets.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-cookie-frosty-fusion.md)