# Slaw-Topped Burgers A&W's New BBQ Bacon Slaw Burger Combines Two Classic Summer Dishes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-slaw-burger References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/07/26/aw-launches-new-bbq-bacon-slaw-burger-peach-treats/) & [awrestaurants](http://www.awrestaurants.com/locations) In an effort to make the most of the remainder of the summer season, [A&W](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/39-lb-burger) has rolled out a delicious new creation called the BBQ Bacon Slaw Burger. With an extra helping of meat and a refreshing vegetable crunch, the new burger combines the best of the BBQ season. The new BBQ Bacon Slaw Burger is a gargantuan burger that combines two traditional BBQ dishes: hamburgers and coleslaw. The burger itself consists of two all-beef patties topped with a [double helping of hickory-smoked bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-steakburger), a [smoky BBQ sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-bbq-sauce), two slices of American cheese and a portion of creamy slaw. The combination of savory meat with the refreshing taste of coleslaw puts a creative new twist on the standard hamburger. For those who are looking for a way to enjoy the taste of the BBQ season without the hassle of grilling, this burger is the perfect option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **BBQ Burgers:** The trend of combining traditional BBQ dishes, like hamburgers and coleslaw, into one burger offers opportunities for creative and unique flavor combinations. - **Meat and Veggie Fusion:** The fusion of savory meats with refreshing vegetables, like slaw, provides an opportunity to appeal to both meat lovers and health-conscious consumers. - **Convenience Foods:** The rise of convenient food options, like the BBQ Bacon Slaw Burger, caters to consumers looking for quick and easy meals without sacrificing taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the demand for BBQ burgers by introducing their own creative variations of the classic dish. - **Food Fusion:** Restaurants specializing in food fusion can explore the meat and veggie fusion trend by incorporating unique flavor combinations into their menus. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can tap into the convenience food trend by offering ready-to-eat BBQ-inspired options, like the BBQ Bacon Slaw Burger, for busy consumers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-burger.md) - [Throwback Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/39-lb-burger.md) - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-teen-burger.md) - [Saucy Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Hearty Bacon-Packed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-lotta-bacon-burger-1.md) - [Honeyed BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-bacon-burger.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Stacked Southern-Style Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-bacon-double-burger.md)