# Portioned Low-Cost Dessert Drinks The Del Taco Mini Floats are Available for Just $1 Each By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-floats References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/07/23/del-taco-whips-up-new-1-mini-floats/) & [deltaco](https://www.deltaco.com) The Del Taco Mini Floats are being introduced by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucho-meal) brand as a new menu item that aims to offer consumers a different way to satisfy their sweet tooth this summer. Priced at just $1 each, the floats are sized just right to make them suitable as a [small indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bunny-loadd-sundaes), which will come as welcome news to those seeking to restrict their intake of calorie-laden desserts. The drinks can be ordered with your choice of drink and comes topped with the brand's [premium Vanilla Shake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-swirl-shake). The Del Taco Mini Floats are being launched on July 24, 2019 to coincide with National Drive-Thru Day. Patrons looking to score a free float with any purchase can access a coupon within the Del Taco app. Image Credit: Del Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portioned Dessert:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of portioned desserts that offer a guilt-free indulgence at a low cost. - **Low-cost Menu Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of affordable menu options to cater to price-sensitive consumers without compromising on taste or quality. - **Digital Coupons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement a digital coupon system to attract and reward customers, increasing customer loyalty and encouraging repeat purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative menu items and low-cost options to attract new customers and remain competitive in the QSR industry. - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique beverage offerings, such as portioned dessert drinks, to diversify product portfolios and tap into new consumer preferences. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly mobile apps with digital coupon capabilities to enhance the customer experience and drive sales in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainbow Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pinata.md) - [Fast Food Soda Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-vanilla-cream-soda-freeze.md) - [Affordable QSR Meal Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucho-meal.md) - [Fan-Favorite Creamsicle Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-shake.md) - [Milestone Birthday Cake Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birthday-cake-shake.md) - [Seasonal Dirty Soda Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-del.md) - [Reformulated Vanilla Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-shake.md) - [Snackable Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-meal.md) - [Ultra-Affordable QSR Value Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-under-2-menu.md)