# Minty Chocolate Shakes Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake is Here for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-12-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/12/24/the-mint-chocolate-shake-is-back-at-arbys-for-a-limited-time/) To help consumers cap off the holiday season, [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-shake) has brought back its fan-favorite Mint Chocolate Shake for a limited time. Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake is essentially a festive twist on the brand's existing vanilla shake, which was created in collaboration with the iconic mint chocolate candy brand, [Andes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andes-peppermint-chocolate-chip-cake). The holiday version blends Arby's signature vanilla shake with a mint chocolate-flavored syrup and then tops it with a generous portion of whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and real Andes mint chocolate candy pieces. The result is a creamy treat that's bursting with a mixture of rich chocolate and cool mint flavors. Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time. Image Credit: *Arby's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Limited Time Offer:** Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake is a prime example of a limited time offer that creates excitement and urgency among consumers. - **Flavor Collaboration:** The collaboration between Arby's and Andes demonstrates the trend of flavor collaborations, which can create unique and enticing products. - **Festive Twist:** The holiday-themed twist on Arby's vanilla shake showcases the trend of adding a seasonal flavor twist to existing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The limited-time offering of Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake highlights a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the fast food industry by introducing creative and exclusive menu items. - **Candy:** The collaboration with Andes mint chocolate candy presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the candy industry by creating unique cross-branding experiences. - **Beverage:** The introduction of Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry by combining unexpected flavors to create enticing new drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-shake.md) - [Chocolate Mint Candy Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintermint-shake.md) - [Minty Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-white-chocolate-peppermint-shake.md) - [Dark Chocolate Peppermint Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-peppermint-shake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Raspberry-Flavored QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-shake.md) - [Peppermint-Studded Cookie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-peppermint-crunch-milkshake.md) - [Blended Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-cinnamon-shake.md) - [Festive Green Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-mint-shake.md)