# Summertime QSR Snack Menus The Sonic Summer Snacking Menu is an App-Only Offering By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-snacking-menu References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/06/06/sonic-launches-new-summer-snacking-menu/) & [sonicdrivein](https://www.sonicdrivein.com)  The Sonic Summer Snacking Menu has been announced as a new [summertime lineup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-summer-menu) of refreshments for consumers to enjoy as the weather heats up. The menu is only available via the brand's app where consumers can take advantage of a series of seasonal offerings and fan favorites. The menu will rotate throughout the summer to feature Pickle Fries, Totchos, the brand's signature Sonic Corn Dog, an array of IceCream Floats and select [fountain drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-sprite). The Sonic Summer Snacking Menu is priced starting at just $1.49, which makes it a [value-focused offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-ranch-crispy-tender) for consumers to choose. The app-only availability of the menu will also help to drive consumers to ordering via their smartphone for a more efficient experience when heading to their local restaurant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **App-only Menus:** Businesses can consider launching app-only menus to drive more app downloads and accommodate the growing demand for mobile ordering and convenience. - **Seasonal Menus:** Seasonal menus can provide a fresh and exciting experience for customers, increase sales, and create a sense of urgency to visit the restaurant before the menu items are no longer available. - **Value-focused Offerings:** Value-focused offerings like the Sonic Summer Snacking Menu can attract budget-conscious customers and encourage them to purchase more items from the menu. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can innovate their menus and pricing strategies to offer value-focused, seasonal, and app-only offerings to enhance customer experiences and drive sales through mobile ordering. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app development companies can create apps with unique features like app-only menus for businesses to enhance customer experiences, drive more app downloads, and increase revenue. - **Mobile Payment Solutions:** Mobile payment solution providers can work with QSRs to integrate mobile payments into their apps and improve the overall speed and convenience of mobile ordering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reward-Based QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-hour.md) - [High-Value QSR Deal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-fun99-menu.md) - [Comforting QSR Winter Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-drivein-winter-menu.md) - [Hot Dog QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-hot-dog-month.md) - [Indulgent QSR Wintertime Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latewinter-menu.md) - [Complementary Food QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-live-free-fridays.md) - [French Fry-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frychos.md) - [Wintertime QSR Savings Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-daily-cravings-savings.md) - [Pickle-Powered QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-x-grillos.md)