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Packaged Fast Food

QSR retailers turn to pre-packaged goods to reach consumers on-shelf

Trend - Finding new ways to reach their consumers, fast food brands are tapping into packaged food options to offer menu items in more accessible ways. QSR retailers are offering some of their infamous menu items in nicely packaged forms that consumers can take home and enjoy at their leisure.

Insight - The primary draws of QSRs for consumers are cost and convenience, as people often turn to fast food restaurants for food that is readily made and easily affordable. By elevating the convenience aspect of QSR dining, these restaurants are able to even better tap into the preferences of the convenience-minded customer.
Workshop Question - How could you present and package your most popular product in a new light? What adjacent category would you tap to expand that reach?
Trend Themes
1. QSR Retailers Packaging Their Foods - Fast food brands are expanding their reach by offering their foods in packaged form for consumers to take home.
2. Hyper-branded Limited Edition Menu Items - Fast food establishments are capturing consumer attention by offering exclusive and highly-branded menu items for a limited time.
3. Fast Food Brands Entering Retail Space - An increasing number of fast food brands are expanding their product offerings to reach consumers in grocery and convenience stores.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - Fast food establishments are constantly innovating to meet the demands of consumers.
2. Retail Industry - Fast food brands entering the retail space disrupts the traditional grocery and convenience store space.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Fast food brands partnering with consumer goods companies to bring their products to grocery stores is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
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Featured Examples

Burger-Inspired Soda Cans
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DPZ&T Created an Anniversary Can for McDonald's Iconic Big Mac
In celebration of McDonald’s Big Mac turning 50 as of this year, Brazilian agency DPZ&T created a limited-edition anniversary can for the fast food brand. The special-edition Coca-Cola... MORE
Fast Food Mooncakes
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As baked mooncakes are often incorporated into celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia, McDonald’s is now offering boxes of branded McCafé goods that are fit for celebrating the season.... MORE
Tasty Multi-Colored Mini Donuts
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Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Re-Release Their Froot Loop Donuts
A popular tactic by fast food establishments is to capture consumer attention via hyper-branded, limited edition menu options and these tasty Froot Loop donuts are an example of that. The treat was... MORE
Restaurant Chain-Inspired Cereals
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IHOP Mini Pancake Cereal Has a Blueberry & Syrup Flavor
IHOP Mini Pancake Cereal has been announced as a collaboration breakfast product created by General Mills and the namesake restaurant chain as a way for consumers to enjoy a familiar flavor from home.... MORE
QSR Chain Tortilla Chips
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Yum! Brands is Launching Taco Bell Tortilla Chips for Sale in Stores
Yum! Brands is launching a trio of packaged Taco Bell tortilla chips that will be accessible to consumers through various supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores, as well as other retail... MORE
Co-Branded Cartoon Cinnamon Rolls
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For a Limited Time, KFC is Selling Cinnamorol's Cinnamon Roll
In celebration of it being animated character Cinnamoroll’s 15th anniversary, Sanrio is teaming up with KFC to offer Cinnamorol’s Cinnamon Roll for a limited time in Japan. As part of... MORE
Fast Food-Branded Popsicles
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Sonic's Iconic Flavors are Now Available at Grocery Stores
To give consumer even more ways to enjoy its iconic flavors, Sonic has debuted a selection of tasty grab-and-go products. With new offerings ranging from frozen ice pops to puddings, the new treats... MORE
Prepackaged QSR Grocery Products
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These Arby's Grocery Products are Ready to Eat at Home
These new Arby’s grocery products are being launched to offer consumers a way to enjoy some of their favorite foods and flavors from the comfort of home. The products include the frozen... MORE
QSR-Inspired Chicken Ring Snacks
QSR-Inspired Chicken Ring Snacks
White Castle Chicken Rings are Arriving in the Frozen Food Aisle
The White Castle Chicken Rings are coming to the market thanks to a partnership with Bellisio Foods to offer consumers with an easy way to enjoy the brand’s classic menu item. The product... MORE
Cheesy Chicken Sliders
Cheesy Chicken Sliders
These Frozen Sliders Bring a Tasty 'White Castle' Staple to Your Freezer
It’s no secret that many fast food lovers enjoy having the option of being able to enjoy their favorite orders in the comfort of their own homes, which is precisely why White Castle has gone... MORE

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