# Vegetarian-Friendly Convenience Store Burgers The 7-Eleven Black Bean Burger is High-Protein By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-black-bean-burger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/03/03/7-eleven-adds-new-black-bean-burger/) & [7-eleven](https://www.7-eleven.com)  The 7-Eleven Black Bean Burger is being launched by the convenience store brand as a product for vegetarian consumers to enjoy when seeking out a meat-free option to satisfy hunger. The burger features a high-protein patty that is crafted with a blend of black beans, corn, rice and seasonings along with with a slice of American cheese on top. The burger is served on a brioche bun for a touch of softness and sweetness that will match the savory patty perfectly. The 7-Eleven Black Bean Burger is being made available for a limited-time now as part of a two for $5 in-store special, while 7Rewards members can pick up the sandwich for just $2 every Friday through April 12, 2022. Image Credit: 7-Eleven ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetarian Convenience Foods:** There is an opportunity to create more vegetarian convenience foods for consumers seeking meat-free options that are both easy and tasty. - **High-protein Plant-based Products:** There is a trend towards creating more high-protein plant-based products for health-conscious consumers looking to increase their protein intake while reducing their meat consumption. - **Limited-time Promotional Foods:** There is an opportunity to generate buzz and sales through limited-time promotional foods like the 7-Eleven Black Bean Burger. ### Who This Affects Most - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the trend towards vegetarian convenience foods by offering more meat-free options. - **Plant-based Foods:** The plant-based food industry can create more high-protein products for consumers looking to increase their protein intake while reducing their meat consumption. - **Fast-food Chains:** Fast-food chains can create more limited-time promotional foods to generate buzz and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetarian Bean-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-bean-burger.md) - [Convenience-Stocked Burger Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-burger-1.md) - [Satisfying Rice-Made Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-rice-burger.md) - [Plant-Based Retailer Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-plantbased-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger.md) - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-grillhouse-burger.md) - [Convenience Store Vegan Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-tenders.md)