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# Global Cheese Fries Lineups
Wienerschnitzel Has a Chili Cheese Fries from Around the World Menu

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-05-09 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-fries-from-around-the-world
References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/05/wienerschnitzel-launches-new-chili-cheese-fries-from-around-the-world-menu.html)

Chili cheese fries may be an American invention, but now this humble dish is getting a little international flare thanks to Wienerschnitzel's new Chili Cheese Fries from Around the World menu.

As you might have guessed, the Chili Cheese Fries from Around the World menu takes [Wienerschnitzel's classic chili cheese fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wienerschnitzel-1) and gives it the international treatment. In total, there are three "globally inspired" varieties to choose from: Aussie Chili Cheese Fries, Cabo Chili Cheese Fries, and Texas Chili Cheese Fries. The Aussie version features French fries topped with chili, cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, [chopped bacon, grilled onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-queso-fries), and horseradish aioli. The Cabo version features the French fries topped chili, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno combination, as well as diced onions, chopped tomato, green pepper hot sauce, and a gooey cheddar cheese sauce. Finally, the Texas Chili Cheese Fries feature a classic pairing of French fries with chili, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, chopped bacon, and grilled onions.

Image Credit: Wienerschnitzel

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Global Comfort Food:** There is an opportunity for food businesses to offer globally inspired comfort foods like chili cheese fries from around the world.
- **International Fast Food:** Fast food chains can create internationally inspired menu items that appeal to a wider audience and differentiate themselves from competitors.
- **Creative Menu Offerings:** Restaurants can attract customers by offering creative twists on classic dishes, such as globally-inspired versions of chili cheese fries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can benefit from offering internationally-inspired menu items that cater to a wider audience.
- **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food businesses can create new menu offerings that feature globally-inspired comfort foods to attract customers.
- **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can create unique and creative menu items, like globally-inspired chili cheese fries, to differentiate themselves from competitors.

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