# Mint Chocolate Fast-Food Shakes Arby's Has Brought Back Its Limited Edition Mint Chocolate Shake By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-chocolate-shakes References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/12/mint-chocolate-shake-return-to-arbys-2022.html) & [arbys](https://arbys.ca/?a)  [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-shake), the fast-food chain most famous for its gyro sandwiches, has brought back its fan-favorite [mint chocolate shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scouts-thin-mints-frosty) for a limited time. The 'Mint Chocolate Shake' at Arby's is made with a vanilla base, mint syrup, whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle, and crushed mint pieces. This is the first limited edition item from Arby's in 2022, and the choice of a mint chocolate flavor is perfect for closing out the end-of-year festivities of 2021. While this was announced later than most peppermint drinks, such as [Starbucks'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3) peppermint mocha which runs from October to January, this milkshake will be available for longer throughout the first few months of 2022, while supplies last. The Mint Chocolate Shake is available now at participating Arby's locations for $2.79 for a small and $3.99 for a large. Image Credit: Arby's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Edition Fast-food Menu Items:** Fast-food chains could introduce more limited edition menu items to create a sense of urgency and FOMO (fear of missing out) among consumers. - **Seasonal Flavors:** Food and beverage companies could leverage seasonal flavors, such as mint chocolate, to attract customers and boost sales during holidays and special occasions. - **Customizable Shakes:** Fast-food chains could allow customers to customize their shakes with different flavors, toppings, and mix-ins to increase personalization and enhance customer experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast-food chains could leverage seasonal and limited edition menu items, like Arby's Mint Chocolate Shake, to attract customers and increase sales. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies could experiment with seasonal flavors, such as mint chocolate, to create new products and appeal to consumers looking for unique taste experiences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants could offer customized shakes and beverages to guests and customers as a way to enhance their overall dining experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-shake.md) - [Minty Chocolate Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-oreo-shake.md) - [Chocolate Mint Candy Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintermint-shake.md) - [Festive Green Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-mint-shake.md) - [Raspberry-Flavored QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-raspberry-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) - [Blended Seasonal QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-cinnamon-shake.md) - [Co-Branded QSR Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-shake.md)