# Loaded Ranch-Coated Fries Zaxby's is Offering Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries System-wide By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/10/05/zaxbys-adds-new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zaxbys-introduces-new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries-301641611.html)  [Zaxby’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-shrimp) is giving fans a delicious new side dish option with the launch of its new Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries. Earlier this spring, [Zaxby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-zax-sauce) decided to test out new Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries in select markets. After a positive response, the brand is now taking the dish system-wide. The new side dish starts with a base of [crispy, crinkle-cut fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauced-loaded-waffle-fries) seasoned with Zaxby’s signature seasoning salt. The fries are then covered with pieces of tender, marinated chicken, a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, bits of hardwood-smoked bacon, and, finally, a drizzle of creamy buttermilk ranch dressing. The sharable new Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries can be found now at participating Zaxby’s locations for a limited time. Image Credit: Zaxby’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Loaded Fries Trend:** As we see the popularity of loaded fries increasing, there's an opportunity for restaurants to experiment with different flavor combinations and toppings. - **Fast Food Side Dish Trend:** Fast food chains are continually diversified their menus with new side dish options that can drive customer engagement and boost sales. - **Sauce Innovation Trend:** With the variety of dipping sauces and drizzles available on new fast food menu items, there's an opportunity for sauce makers to get creative with new sauce flavors and profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can adopt the loaded fries trend as a way to provide new side dish options and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Poultry Industry:** As a popular protein for fast food menu items, the poultry industry can capitalize on the loaded fries trend by offering marinated chicken specifically designed for use as a loaded fries topping. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can get involved in the loaded fries trend by developing new cheese blends and toppings specifically marketed towards the fast food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-1.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries-with-chicken-bacon-ranch.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Zesty Chicken Finger Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-finger-tacos.md) - [Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-loaded-fries.md) - [Oversized Quesadilla Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-quesadillas.md) - [Breaded Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-finger-taco.md) - [Saucy Southern Fried Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-shrimp.md) - [Chicken-Topped Crinkle Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries.md)