# Nacho-Inspired French Fries Charleys' New Nacho Fries are a Decadent Hybrid Side Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charleys References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/charleys-introduces-nacho-fries-and-raspberry-lemonade) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CharleysPhillySteaks/photos) While Charleys is famous for its grilled-to-order cheesesteaks, the chain recently introduced a hybrid side dish called [Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-nacho-fries) that give consumers a new way to indulge. The new Nacho Fries are a hybrid dish that combines the chain's famous cooked-to-order fires with traditional nacho toppings. More specifically, the dish features a warm cheddar cheese sauce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, bacon bits, jalapenos, chives and a spicy jalapeno-flavored ranch dressing. The new dish joins the chain's existing lineup of Gourmet Fries, which also includes the Cheese & Bacon Fries and the ranch-topped Ultimate Fries. With popular fast food chains such as [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mcextreme), Wendy's and [Jack in the Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-roost-fries) experimenting with their signature side dishes, Charleys' new Nacho Fries help the chain stand out from the its competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Nacho-inspired Side Dishes:** The rise of nacho-inspired side dishes offers opportunities for innovative food combinations and flavor profiles. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The trend of gourmet fast food allows for the creation of elevated and indulgent versions of traditional fast food items. - **Signature Side Dish Innovations:** The experimentation and innovation of signature side dishes in fast food chains provides a way to differentiate from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can explore the trend of nacho-inspired side dishes to create unique and enticing menu offerings. - **Food and Beverage:** The gourmet fast food trend presents opportunities for the food and beverage industry to create premium, indulgent products. - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can capitalize on the trend of signature side dish innovations to attract and retain customers by offering unique and enticing menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [French Fry-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frychos.md) - [Spicy Steak Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries.md) - [Revamped QSR Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-1.md) - [Cheesy Steak-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-nacho-fries.md) - [Meaty Garlic-Rich Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-garlic-nacho-fries.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Habanero-Doused French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellowbird-nacho-fries.md) - [Collaboration Creamy Spiced Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-aardvark-nacho-fries.md) - [Guacamole-Topped French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-guacamole-bacon-fries.md)