# Snack-Sized Milkshakes Del Taco Now Offers Mini Shakes as Part of Its Buck and Under Menu By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-shakes References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/07/del-taco-launches-new-1-dollar-mini-shakes.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/deltaco/photos/a.10150742019956411.464778.33436041410/10155463332941411/?type=1&theater) To give consumers a tasty way to cool down this summer, Del Taco recently introduced a frosty new beverage lineup known as Mini Shakes. Sold as part of the chain's 'Buck and Under' value menu, the shakes are a refreshing and affordable way to indulge. Del Taco's new Mini Shakes are nine-ounce milkshakes sold for just a dollar each at participating restaurants. Just like the chain's regular shakes, the pint-sized drinks come in classic flavors such as Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry. The only real difference between the snack-sized shakes and their full-sized counterparts is the lack of whipped cream on the miniature version. Del Taco's new Mini Shakes demonstrate the growing demand for snack-sized food and drinks that give consumers an easy way to indulge in something decadent without consuming a full meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 23% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Snack-sized Food and Drinks:** The increasing demand for snack-sized options presents opportunities for innovative and convenient indulgence. - **Affordable & Indulgent Value Menus:** Value menus that offer affordable yet indulgent options can attract price-conscious consumers seeking indulgence on a budget. - **Miniature Versions of Popular Products:** Creating miniaturized versions of popular food and beverage items provides a new way for consumers to enjoy familiar favorites. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of snack-sized food and drinks by introducing innovative and convenient menu options. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** QSRs can expand their value menus to include affordable and indulgent items, catering to price-conscious consumers. - **Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can develop miniature versions of their popular products, catering to consumers who want a smaller and more portable indulgence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reformulated Vanilla Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-shake.md) - [Rainbow Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pinata.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) - [Snackable Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-meal.md) - [Affordable QSR Meal Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucho-meal.md) - [Spiced Cinnamon Roll Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-shake.md) - [Extra-Affordable QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dels-real-deal.md) - [Ultra-Affordable QSR Value Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-under-2-menu.md)