# Smoky Meatless QSR Burgers The Carl's Jr. Beyond BBQ Cheeseburger Has a Tangy, Satisfying Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-bbq-cheeseburger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/10/08/carls-jr-introduces-new-beyond-bbq-cheeseburger/) & [carlsjr](https://www.carlsjr.com) The [Carl's Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-bang-less-buck). Beyond BBQ Cheeseburger is one of the latest meat-free offerings from [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-xl-burger) brands that aims to deliver consumers with an alternative to the conventional offerings usually found on the menu. The burger is inspired by the [Western Bacon Cheeseburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-at-the-cne) and is made with a Beyond Meat Burger patty that has been topped with Carl's Jr. original BBQ sauce, a slice of American cheese and onion rings on a sesame seed bun. These ingredients could work well together to create a meat-like flavor profile that is more in line with what consumers might be looking for from their favorite fast food brands. The Carl's Jr. Beyond BBQ Cheeseburger is priced at $6.29 and will be available at participating locations starting October 9. Image Credit: Carl’s Jr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meatless QSR Offerings:** QSR brands are offering meatless alternatives to their conventional menu offerings. - **Beyond Meat Burger Patties:** Beyond Meat burger patties are becoming more prevalent in QSR brands. - **Non-traditional Flavors for Meatless Burgers:** QSR brands are experimenting with various flavors to create meatless burgers that closely resemble traditional meat burgers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSR brands are at the forefront of the meatless burger trend, with several brands experimenting with different meatless options. - **Alternative Meat Products:** The rise of meatless burgers in QSR brands is driving demand for alternative meat products like Beyond Meat. - **Food and Beverage:** The meatless burger trend is disrupting the food and beverage industry, with brands creating innovative new options for consumers seeking meatless alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jalapeño-Spiced Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-beyond-burger-jalapeo.md) - [Intentionally Charred BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-burnt-ends-burger.md) - [Oversized Cost-Conscious QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-xl-burger.md) - [Extra-Meaty Barbecue Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-steakburger.md) - [Upsized QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger.md) - [Guacamole-Topped QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacamole-bacon-burgers.md) - [Extra-Spicy Charbroiled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lil-cheeseburger.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Juicy Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/even-juicier-beyond-meat.md)