Burger King goes Froot Loopy

Cereal in restaurants is not new, but this latest twist does not involve individual serving boxes with a small carton of milk. According to several news outlets, such as Today.com, fast food giant, Burger King, is partnering with Kellogg to launch a Froot Loops shake this month. The limited time concoction will be available in the U.S. on April 17th.

Fast food restaurants offering unique cereal desserts is also not new. Two years ago Taco Bell utilized Cap'n Crunch on deep-fried donut holes.

I'm surprised we have not seen more of these combinations, as they are win-win scenarios for both the restaurants and cereal companies. For the beleaguered cereal makers, these types of arrangement are tremendous branding opportunities. This "out of the bowl" thinking reinforces the fun and versatility of cereal, something desperately needed to retain and increase consumer interest.