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# Bacon Ranch Fries
The Carl's Jr. Bacon-Filled Fries are Covered in Ranch Dressing

By M | Published 2014-06-06 | Updated 2014-06-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr
References: [eater](http://eater.com/archives/2014/06/05/carls-jr-releases-bacon-ranch-fries-which-is-essentially-american-poutine.php) & [investor.ckr](http://investor.ckr.com/press-release/carls-jr/some-people-put-bacon-everything-we-those-people)

American fast-food chain [Carl's Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacamole-bacon-burgers) is famous for its deliciously salty skin-on french fries. To kick things up a bit, Carl's Jr. recently released these bacon ranch fries as the American answer to the Canadian gravy and cheese-filled poutine. You can get these bacon ranch fries as a side to any of your meals.

These bacon ranch fries come with a serving of [skin-on Carl's Jr. fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-snack-stash) topped with a rich buttermilk ranch dressing and crispy bacon bites. While bacon isn't a revolutionary topping on fries, it's interesting to see it infused in a ranch salad dressing. If you're interested in trying these gluttonous ranch-dripping bacon fries, they're available to order at any Carl's Jr. restaurant. I recommend grabbing a few napkins and a fork to enjoy this savory meal. You can pick up a side of these bacon ranch fries for $2.49 a piece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Bacon-filled Fries:** Innovative fast-food chains can explore incorporating unique and indulgent toppings like bacon to elevate their fries offerings.
- **Infused Dressings:** Food brands have the opportunity to experiment with infusing unconventional flavors like bacon into popular dressings, creating unique taste experiences.
- **Indulgent Fast Food:** There is a growing consumer demand for over-the-top, indulgent fast food items like bacon ranch fries, presenting an opportunity for restaurants to cater to this market.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of indulgent toppings and innovative flavors to create new menu items and attract customers.
- **Dressings and Condiments:** Companies in the dressing and condiment industry can develop unique and unconventional flavors, like bacon-infused ranch, to appeal to adventurous consumers.
- **Casual Dining:** Casual dining establishments can incorporate indulgent side dishes, such as bacon ranch fries, to enhance their menu offerings and provide customers with a satisfying meal experience.

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