# Meaty French Fry Sandwiches Burger King Launched a New Chip Butty with Bacon in New Zealand By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-butty-with-bacon References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/05/24/burger-king-launches-new-chip-butty-with-bacon-sandwich-in-new-zealand/) [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-porcini-burgers) New Zealand is giving its popular Chip Butty Sandwich an upgrade with the introduction of the new Chip Butty with Bacon. For those unfamiliar, a chip butty is a French fry sandwich that's popular in the UK, as well as places like Australia and New Zealand. Now Burger King New Zealand recently put a twist on the sandwich with its new Chip Butty with Bacon. The simple dish consists of a soft sesame seed bun topped with Burger King's crispy golden fries, mayo, ketchup, and [strips of bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-saladinspired-burgers-burger-king-uk-launches-the-bacon-caesar-coll). Meanwhile, [Hungry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar) Jacks' (which is the Australian arm of Burger King) is offering a similar Cheesy Bacon Chip Butty made with crumbled bacon and cheese sauce. Image Credit: *Burger King New Zealand.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chip Butty Sandwiches:** Opportunity to explore different flavor combinations and variations of the popular chip butty sandwich. - **Meat-focused Fast Food:** Potential for fast food chains to incorporate meatier options and innovative sandwiches into their menus. - **International Food Fusion:** Disruptive potential for combining food traditions from different countries to create unique and appealing menu items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Opportunity for fast food chains to capitalize on the trend and create their own versions of chip butty sandwiches. - **Bakery Industry:** Possibility for bakeries to create specialized buns and breads tailored specifically for chip butty sandwiches. - **Food Delivery Services:** Potential for food delivery platforms to partner with fast food chains and offer chip butty sandwiches as part of their menu. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Butter-Soaked Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-porcini-burgers.md) - [Crispy Chip-Shaped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-dippers.md) - [Fast-Food Potato Croquette Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-butter.md) - [Maple Syrup-Drizzled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-fried-chicken-burger.md) - [Cheesy Chip-Embedded Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-doritos.md) - [Crispy BBQ Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-spicy-bbq-burger.md) - [Fried Cheese Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesenator.md) - [Stacked Peanut Butter Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-stacker.md) - [Peppery Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md)