# Tropical Fruit-Infused Slushies Checkers & Rally's are Gearing Up for Summer with Island Slushies By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-slushies References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2018/03/checkers-and-rallys-introduce-new-island-slushies.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/checkersrallys/photos/a.168936439808233.31797.138850482816829/1583073425061187/?type=3&theater) Summer is just around the corner and sister chains Checkers and Rally's are getting ready by rolling out a new lineup of Island Slushies. Available in two tropical fruit flavors, the icy drinks are the ultimate way to beat the heat. Checkers and Rally's new Island Slushies are blended drinks made with a mixture of real fruit, ice, and Minute Maid juice. The drinks come in two tangy fruit flavors: Carribean Colada and Peach Mango. The new drinks are set to join the chain's 'Chill Stop' menu, which includes [Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-smoothie-cafe-drinks) and [Kool Aid Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritas-x-skittles-italian-ice) in enticing flavors such as Tropical Punch and [Blue Raspberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-melts-usa). For those already pining for warmer days, the new Island Slushies can be found at participating Checkers and Rally's locations for a limited time. Image Credit: *Checkers and Rally's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 77% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Island-inspired Beverages:** The introduction of tropical fruit-infused slushies by Checkers and Rally's showcases the trend for more island-inspired beverages for the summer. - **Healthy Frozen Drinks:** Adapting the concept of using real fruits in frozen beverages results in healthier yet refreshing drink options. - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** The introduction of Island Slushies as a seasonal menu item by Checkers and Rally's highlights the trend of offering seasonal food and drink choices that capitalize on specific flavors being in-season. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains have an opportunity to introduce healthier menu options that showcase trends for healthier food and beverage options. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies have the opportunity to innovate new flavors and products in response to the trend for more island-inspired, healthy and seasonal drinks. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can capitalize on the trend for tropical, vacation-inspired food and beverage offerings by offering similar drinks and menu items at poolside bars and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropically-Flavored QSR Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-slush.md) - [Chromatic Summertime Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolside-punch-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Neon Green Slushie Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimers-green-apple.md) - [Chili Lime Infused Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush.md) - [Chili-Infused QSR Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-fanta-kickin-mango.md) - [Summery Peach Candy Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-candy-lemonade-slurpee.md) - [Tajin-Based QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush-1.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Frozen Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-sunset-twisty-misty-slush.md) - [Swirled Mixed Berry Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-berry-freeze.md)