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Spicy QSR Offerings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bad Daddy's Launches El Poblano Loco Burger and Poblanos Fritos Appetizer

— August 10, 2022 — Lifestyle
Bad Daddy's, the popular fast-casual restaurant chain, recently expanded its menu with the addition of two new menu items -- the El Poblano Loco burger and Poblanos Fritos appetizer. The new offerings will be available from August 10th to September 20th.

The El Poblano Loco burger features Bad Daddy’s signature Angus patty, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, fried poblano peppers and is topped with a chipotle ranch drizzle. The Poblanos Fritos appetizer, on the other hand, feature hand-battered poblano peppers that are deep fried and served with a side of chipotle ranch.

“Since Bad Daddy’s first opened, we have been pushing culinary boundaries by combining our fresh ingredients in outrageous ways to make burgers, salads and appetizers like no one has ever seen, or eaten, before,” said Bad Daddy’s CEO Ryan Zink. “We’re excited for guests to come in, get comfortable and enjoy these crazy delicious items that are sure to add a little extra kick to your day.”
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Flavors in QSR - The growing consumer demand for spicy flavors presents an opportunity for quick-service restaurants to develop new menu items with bold and unique combinations.
2. Creative Burger Variants - Increased interest in unique burger experiences encourages fast-casual chains to innovate with diverse ingredients and flavors, driving menu expansion.
3. Revamped Appetizers - A focus on reinventing traditional appetizers with a modern twist provides an opportunity for QSRs to differentiate themselves and attract more customers.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-casual Restaurants - Fast-casual restaurants can capitalize on the spicy food trend with new menu offerings to target adventurous eaters and distinguish themselves from competitors.
2. Food & Beverage Manufacturers - Opportunities emerge for food and beverage manufacturers to develop innovative spicy ingredients, sauces, and seasonings for QSRs looking to cater to the growing demand for spicy flavors.
3. Foodservice Distributors - Foodservice distributors can benefit by supplying QSRs with diverse and novel ingredients required for new spicy menu items and maintaining strong partnerships with those chains.
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