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Loaded Chili Cheese Dogs

Sonic's New Chili Cheese Coneys Put a Twist on a Classic Summer Dish

— June 1, 2016 — Lifestyle
With summer just around the corner, Sonic has beefed up its menu with a new line-up of chili cheese dogs. With chains such as Burger King seeing great success from the addition of hot dogs to its menu, it seems that this classic summer dish is quickly becoming a fast food favorite among consumers.

The new Bacon Lovers Chili Cheese Coneys from Sonic are a trio of beef hot dogs topped with chili, shredded cheese and other popular fixings. The Loaded Bacon Ranch version of the dish includes bacon and ranch sauce, while the Spicy Bacon version includes bacon, jalapenos and spicy mustard. For those who like to keep things simple, the Bacon Chili Cheese Coney comes with nothing but a big helping of bacon.

As temperatures begin to rise, the new chili cheese dogs put a decedent twist on a popular summer dish.
Trend Themes
1. Chili Cheese Dog Craze - Fast food chains are capitalizing on the popularity of chili cheese dogs as a summer menu item.
2. Bacon and Ranch Flavor Trend - Sonic's new Loaded Bacon Ranch Chili Cheese Coneys tap into the trend of combining bacon and ranch flavors in fast food.
3. Customizable Fast Food Options - The various versions of Sonic's chili cheese dogs allow customers to personalize their orders and tap into the trend of customizable fast food options.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains, including Sonic and Burger King, are embracing the chili cheese dog trend to attract customers during the summer months.
2. Meat Processing - The production and processing of beef hot dogs is crucial to meeting the demand for chili cheese coney-style fast food items.
3. Sauces and Dressings - Sonic's Loaded Bacon Ranch Chili Cheese Coney highlights the potential for food dressing manufacturers to develop new and innovative flavors for the fast food industry.
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