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Donut Burgers

Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers

— September 5, 2008 — Lifestyle
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. These are Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers. Google employees decided to celebrate the birthday of the head of the cafe staff by adding just a little bit more “heart attack” to the traditional hamburger sandwich.

I never thought to put a hamburger inside of a donut, but then again, I never thought to put sausage, egg, and cheese inside of a maple-flavored pancake (thank you, McDonalds).

Implications - Even though healthy products are becoming more and more popular consumers are still looking for products that fill their need for indulgence. Companies should look into products such as this comfort food which capitalizes on the need of the consumer that are looking for a product that provides a sense of coziness.
Trend Themes
1. Indulgent Fast Food - The trend of mixing sweet and savory flavors in comfort foods to create indulgent fast food provides an opportunity for fast food chains and bakeries to expand their menus and attract consumers looking to indulge in unique foods.
2. Innovative Food Combos - Innovation in the food industry can come from combining unlikely ingredients to create unique combinations like the donut burger, and businesses can capitalize on consumer desire for new and exciting flavor experiences.
3. Nostalgic Comfort Foods - Comfort foods like the donut burger provide companies with an opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia to attract consumers who are looking for familiar, cozy, and indulgent food experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can innovate and expand their menus with indulgent comfort foods like the donut burger to attract consumers looking for new and exciting food experiences.
2. Bakery - Bakeries can create unique pastry dishes like the donut burger that mix sweet and savory flavors to attract consumers looking for indulgent and unique food experiences.
3. Food Innovation - Businesses that focus on food innovation can capitalize on consumer interest in unique and unexpected flavor combinations to develop and launch new products that meet the need for indulgent and exciting food experiences.
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