# Frozen QSR Potato Bites Sonic Tots are Headed to the Freezer Aisle at Walmart Locations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-tots References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/sonic-launches-iconic-tots-in-the-frozen-food-aisle/) & [sonicdrivein](https://www.sonicdrivein.com)  The [Sonic Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-broccoli-cheddar-tots) are a quintessential offering from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-pepperoni-bites) brand that many patrons adore, so the brand is now slated to offer them in a new way to allow consumers to enjoy them at their leisure from home. The frozen version of the brand's potato-based bites are arriving in the frozen food aisle at more than 4,000 [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-tots) SuperCenter locations in the US and promise to provide a drive-thru-inspired taste experience. The product features shredded potatoes in nugget form that are crispy on the outside with a soft, fluffy texture on the interior, and have been baked to perfection. The Sonic Tots are priced at $4.98 for a 28-ounce pack and are capable of being prepared in the oven in just 20 to 25-minutes or in an air fryer in 10-minutes. Image Credit: Sonic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Frozen QSR Potato Bites:** The trend of offering frozen versions of beloved QSR menu items provides convenience and accessibility for consumers to enjoy their favorite foods at home. - **Drive-thru-inspired Taste Experience:** The trend towards creating products that replicate the taste of fast food drive-thru items at home taps into consumers' desire for nostalgic and comforting flavors. - **Quick and Easy Meal Solutions:** The trend of offering quick and easy meal options like the Sonic Tots allows busy consumers to prepare a tasty and satisfying meal in a short amount of time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** The QSR industry can take advantage of the trend by expanding their product offerings to include frozen versions of popular menu items for at-home consumption. - **Frozen Food:** The frozen food industry can benefit from creating innovative, ready-to-cook products that replicate the flavors and convenience of dining out at QSR establishments. - **Kitchen Appliances and Tools:** The kitchen appliances and tools industry can capitalize on the trend by developing specialized cooking devices like air fryers that make it easier and quicker to prepare frozen QSR-inspired meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BBQ-Spiced QSR Potato Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-chip-seasoned-tots.md) - [Crispy QSR Pizza Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-pepperoni-bites.md) - [Textural QSR French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groovy-fries.md) - [Spiced Side Dish Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-dip-bites.md) - [Summertime QSR Snack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-snacking-menu.md) - [Crispy Potato Tot Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-croutots.md) - [Reformulated French Fry Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groovy-fries-and-groovy-sauce.md) - [Creamy Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-queso-fries.md) - [Queso-Filled Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-queso-tots.md)