# Crispy Onion Bacon Burgers The McDonald's Bacon ‘N Crispy Onion Quarter Pounder is Arriving Now By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-n-crispy-onion-quarter-pounder References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/12/01/mcdonalds-debuts-new-bacon-n-crispy-onion-quarter-pounder-in-canada/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca.html)  The [McDonald's Bacon ‘N](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder) Crispy Onion Quarter Pounder is being launched by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper) brand at its locations in Canada to provide patrons with a satisfying crispy menu item to try out this season. The burger features a quarter pound beef patty that is paired with [hickory smoked bacon strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-doublesmoked-bacon) along with crispy onions, two slices of processed cheddar cheese, a creamy grilled onion sauce, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a sesame bun. The burger is also arriving in a double size format that has two beef patties within instead of one. The McDonald's Bacon ‘N Crispy Onion Quarter Pounder will be available for a limited time only, but is likely to be a favorite amongst consumers seeking out a burger with a range of textures. Image Credit: McDonald’s / Chew Boom Mashup ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-time Menu Offerings:** Creating limited-time menus with unique and innovative items could attract new customers and boost sales. - **Texture-based Menu Items:** QSRs can experiment with adding different textures to their menu items to create a more satisfying and enjoyable dining experience. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** QSRs can incorporate gourmet ingredients and flavors into their menu items to appeal to more sophisticated and adventurous consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSRs can benefit from offering unique and exclusive menu items to attract new customers and increase sales. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from experimenting with different flavor and texture combinations to create new and exciting menu offerings. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast Casual restaurants can adopt limited-time offerings and gourmet ingredients to differentiate themselves from traditional QSRs and attract a more diverse customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Parmesan Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-parmesan-bacon-quarter-pounder.md) - [Smokey Quarter-Pound Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder.md) - [Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-4.md) - [Chipotle BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-3.md) - [Carolina BBQ-Flavored Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-canada.md) - [Saucy Crispy Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper.md) - [Cheesy Pickled Jalapeño Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.md) - [Elevated QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy.md) - [BLT-Style Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-blt-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.md)