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# Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Burgers
Farmer Boys' New Bourbon Bacon Cheddarburger Uses Tillamook Cheese

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-09-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-bacon-cheddarburger
References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/farmer-boys-creates-bourbon-bacon-cheddarburger)

Just when it seemed that every burger combo had been done, Farmer Boys just debuted a dreamy new Bourbon Bacon Cheddarburger.

Farmer Boys is a farm-fresh fast casual restaurant concept that's known for its award-winning burgers. The latest addition to the chain's burger lineup is the Bourbon Bacon Cheddarburger, which is available at all California restaurants. To create the new burger, [Farm Boys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-snacks) teamed up with [Tillamook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-medium-cheddar-cheese) to use Tillamook’s delicious medium cheddar cheese. As [Farmer Boys'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheese-box) Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Larry Rusinko explains, "Our Farmer Boys fans know that we can make a great cheeseburger, but we wanted to take it up a notch by creating not just another cheeseburger - but a cheddar burger - made with the highest quality cheddar cheese from Tillamook."

To create the new burger, two slices of the Tillamook cheese are added to 100% USDA beef patties, along with double-smoked bacon, scratch-made onion straws, and a smoky bourbon barbecue sauce, all on served on a locally-baked onion bun.

Image Credit: Farmer Boys

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Artisanal Burger Creations:** Fast casual restaurants are partnering with high-quality ingredient suppliers to create unique and elevated burger combinations.
- **Innovative Cheese Collaborations:** Burger chains are teaming up with artisanal cheese makers to offer burgers with distinct cheese flavors and textures.
- **Gourmet Sauce Enhancements:** Fast casual restaurants are experimenting with unique and flavorful sauces to differentiate their burger offerings and build brand loyalty.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and partnering with ingredient suppliers is a key strategy.
- **Artisanal Cheese Producers:** Artisanal cheese makers can capitalize on the trend of burger chains seeking distinctive and high-quality cheese flavors for their menu offerings.
- **Sauce Manufacturers:** Sauce manufacturers can offer unique and flavorful sauces to fast casual restaurants looking to differentiate their offerings and build customer loyalty.

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