New Frozen Treat Joins Holiday Seasonal Menu Jeremiah's Italian Ice is rolling out its Holiday Flavorites Collection starting November 1, featuring the debut of Hot Chocolate Ice alongside peppermint and candy cane-inspired frozen treats. The seasonal lineup runs through December 31 at participating locations nationwide. The collection includes five offerings: Frozen Hot Chocolate Flavorite (Hot Chocolate Ice layered with Vanilla Soft Ice Cream and Mini Marshmallows), Peppermint Bark Flavorite (Hot Chocolate Ice with Vanilla Soft Ice Cream and Crushed Peppermint Candies), Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Flavorite (layered with Hot Chocolate Ice, Vanilla Soft Ice Cream, Mini Marshmallows and Crushed Peppermint Candies), Peppermint Bark Jelati Cake (sliceable layers of Hot Chocolate Ice and Vanilla Soft Ice Cream with Crushed Peppermint Candies), and Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich. "The holidays are all about creating memorable experiences with family and friends, and food has always been a big part of that," said Michael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah's Italian Ice. "Our Holiday Flavorites give guests a fun, festive way to celebrate the season while enjoying the bold flavors and frozen treats that make Jeremiah's unique."

Market Position Jeremiah's operates 175+ locations across Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The brand was named "America's Most Unique Restaurant Menu" in the 2026 Datassential 500 Awards and ranked No. 211 on Entrepreneur magazine's 2026 Franchise 500 list.

Why It Matters

Frozen dessert chains are leveraging seasonal menus to drive traffic during high-traffic holiday periods.

Jeremiah's entry into hot chocolate-inspired frozen treats taps into nostalgia-driven consumer preferences while maintaining brand differentiation in a competitive segment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many SKUs is Jeremiah's launching in this holiday collection?

Five distinct offerings, ranging from individual flavorites like the Frozen Hot Chocolate with marshmallows to sliceable Jelati Cakes and the Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich. The lineup runs November 1 through December 31 at 175+ locations across 11 states.

Where can consumers find these products?

Jeremiah's operates 175+ locations across Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. Distribution is limited to participating locations nationwide during the November-December window.

What's Jeremiah's track record with seasonal positioning?

The brand ranked No. 211 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 list and earned Datassential's "America's Most Unique Restaurant Menu" designation in 2026, positioning it as a differentiated player in the frozen dessert category where seasonal menus drive measurable traffic spikes.

Why is Jeremiah's betting on hot chocolate-inspired frozen treats now?

Frozen dessert chains are aggressively leveraging nostalgia-driven seasonal menus to capitalize on holiday traffic periods. Hot chocolate is a high-engagement flavor anchor that commands premium pricing and drives basket size when layered with complementary toppings like marshmallows and peppermint.

What's the strategic play behind the marshmallow and peppermint focus?

Both toppings are ultra-familiar holiday comfort signals that drive emotional purchase decisions during peak gifting and gathering seasons. Layering them across five SKUs—from individual Flavorites to shareable Jelati Cakes—creates multiple entry price points and occasions per consumer.