A new dessert option is now available at Carl’s Jr. For a limited time, they’re introducing the Avocado Shake which you can get at certain locations in Palm Springs. This special item is available from April 19 – 20, 2024. You may be thinking, what sets this avocado shake apart from all the other avocado shakes? Well, this shake contains real avocado, milk, hand-scooped vanilla ice cream, and is topped with some good ol’ whipped cream. It’s perfect for a warm summer’s day. It’s also releasing just in time for Earth Day and Coachella. So if you’re around Palm Springs, you should go ahead and try the Avocado Shake at participating Carl’s Jr. locations during this two-day period. Don’t miss it!
From Hot Dogs to Burgers: The Carl’s Jr. Story
Carl’s Jr. is a famous fast food chain known for their charbroiled burgers in the west coast. It all began in 1941 when Carl Karcher and his wife, Margaret, saved up money to start a business. They managed to pool together $311 (equal to about $6,000 in today’s money) and decided to buy a hot dog cart in Los Angeles, California. This humble beginning kickstarted what would be an incredibly successful career in the fast food industry. The hot dogs they sold were an instant hit and pretty soon they managed to open their first real restaurant, Carl’s Drive-in Barbeque.
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They eventually expanded their menu to include hamburgers. These charbroiled burgers sold better than their hot dogs and became the star of the show. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Carl’s Jr. is one of the most successful chain of restaurants in the United States and around the world.
Avocado Shake: Carl’s Jr.’s Green Machine
If we take a closer look at Carl’s Jr.’s latest creation, the Avocado Shake, we’ll see a dessert packed with a lot of marketing strategy. Not only does it taste good, it’s also pretty trendy. It’s launching in Palm Springs during one of the hottest music festivals of the year, Coachella, as well as aligning with Earth Day. The Avocado Shake stands out for being both eco-conscious and culturally relevant. With real avocado blended with traditional shake ingredients like milk and vanilla ice cream, and crowned with whipped cream, it’s a creamy, fruity concoction.
What’s great about this strategy is how it taps into current trends in the fast food industry that celebrates both health and indulgence. Avocados have long been considered one of the healthiest things you can eat and is often used as a healthier alternative to certain processed food. This limited-time treat is also a nod to local sourcing since it’s exclusively available in Palm Springs, a location that attracts a vibrant crowd during April. This blend of eco-awareness and cultural significance makes the Avocado Shake a very smart move for Carl’s Jr.
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Avocados are all the rage these days. From Avocado Toast, Avocado Shakes, to even Avocado Bread, this versatile fruit is seemingly turning into the go-to fruit if you’re looking for something healthy and delicious. Carl’s Jr. is doing the smart thing here by capitalizing on the fruit’s popularity and launching it in an area that’s sure to generate lots of interest. If you find yourself in Palm Springs during the Avocado Shakes launch period, you should do your best not to miss it.
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