Burgerlords is a blog-turned-restaurant that's now set up in the heart of Chinatown in LA. While many burger chains and restaurants are serving burgers that are getting more overloaded with ingredients and complex, Burgerlords is serving pared-down burgers and embraces this divergence from the mainstream. As Burgerlords' co-founder Frederick Guerrero says: "It's definitely a rebellion."
This spirit can also be seen in Burgerlords' plant-based burger, which is not just vegetarian, but full-on vegan. The patty on this vegan burger is made with a blend of vegetables like eggplant, mushrooms, leeks, as well as garlic, barley and cashews. While it's prepared on a completely separate grill from beef burgers, it's presented to diners in the exact same way, which speaks to how veganism is sneaking its way into the mainstream.
Vegan Grain Burgers
Burgerlords' Vegan Burger is Made with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Grains
Trend Themes
1. Pared-down Burgers - Opportunity for innovative burger chains and restaurants to offer simpler and more minimalist burger options.
2. Plant-based Burgers - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the food industry to develop delicious vegan burger alternatives that appeal to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
3. Veganism in the Mainstream - Potential for creative industries to embrace and cater to the growing vegan movement by offering vegan alternatives that align with mainstream offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Burger Chains and Restaurants - Exploring minimalist and plant-based burger options can attract health-conscious and eco-friendly customers, tapping into the growing demand for alternative burger choices.
2. Food Industry - Developing innovative plant-based burger alternatives can capture a larger market share by appealing to the increasing number of consumers adopting vegetarian and vegan diets.
3. Creative Industries - Creating vegan alternatives that align with mainstream offerings can cater to the rising demand for vegan options, integrating veganism into various artistic, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences.