# Meat-Free Bacon Burgers Burger King's 'Bakon King' Range Arrives This Veganuary By Colin Smith | Published 2022-12-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakon-king References: [burgerking](https://www.burgerking.ca/?plant)  [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-bean-burger) announced the 'Bakon King,' an upcoming range of plant-based, meat-free menu items. The Bakon King lineup will launch on January 4th, 2023, and will kick off with the 'Vegan Royale Bakon King.' This is a deluxe plant-based burger topped with a [vegan 'Bakon' alternative meat product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips) and a plant-based 'Cheeeze' alternative dairy product, resulting in a burger that fits multiple dietary restrictions. The Bakon King is also available as the 'Plant-Based Bakon King' with dairy products, but without meat products. In addition to launching the Bakon King, the fast-food restaurant is also bringing back its fan-favorite pork bacon burger, the '[Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-big-cheese-box) King.' This features real beef and real bacon, offering an alternative option for meat lovers. On top of this, Burger King is offering a buy-one-get-one-free offer on the Vegan Royale Bakon King and Plant-Based Bakon King to celebrate the launch of these sandwiches. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The launch of the 'Bakon King' range indicates a growing trend towards plant-based meat alternatives in fast food. - **Catering to Multiple Dietary Restrictions:** Burger King's 'Bakon King' burger is designed to cater to customers with multiple dietary restrictions, a trend that shows potential for further disruption in the food industry. - **Transitioning to Sustainable Food Production:** Burger King's shift towards plant-based products in their menu reflects the trend of transitioning towards sustainable food production, offering opportunities for innovation in farming, packaging, and logistics industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can leverage the trend towards plant-based meat alternatives to attract customers who are looking for healthier, more sustainable food options. - **Alternative Meat Production:** The growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives in fast food creates opportunities for companies that specialize in alternative meat production, such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. - **Packaging and Logistics:** As more fast food chains shift towards sustainable food production, there will be an increased demand for eco-friendly packaging and efficient logistics solutions, creating an opportunity for innovation in these industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetarian Bean-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-bean-burger.md) - [Plant-Based QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-king-sandwich.md) - [Meatless QSR Menu Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatfree-menu.md) - [Free Vegan Fast-Food Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-swapper.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md) - [Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beef-free-boy.md) - [Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-whopper.md) - [Vegetarian Fast Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vurger-king.md) - [Onion-Topped Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-vegan-nuggets.md)