# QSR Chocolate Beignet Launches Popeyes Debuts the New Chocolate Beignet Nationwide Today By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-beignet References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/12/14/popeyes-launches-new-chocolate-beignets-nationwide/) Popular chicken-themed quick-serve restaurant brand, Popeyes, recently announced the launch of its new Chocolate Beignets across the nation. The brand first began[testing the treats in Octobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-beignets)r as a way to pay homage to its New Orlean's roots with a custom version of the deep fried treat. The Popeyes Chocolate Beignets boast a French pastry with melted Hershey chocolate and topped with a coating of powdered sugar. The delicious new treats are now available at participating retailers in three, six, and 12-piece options. These are priced at $1.99, $3.99, and $7.49 respectively with some description per location. Alongside the French-inspired treat, Popeyes is also launched the new Beignet Camo hoodie to cover "the inevitable mess" when eating these tasty treats. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chocolate Beignets:** The launch of Popeyes' Chocolate Beignets presents an opportunity for innovative dessert offerings in the quick-serve restaurant industry. - **French-inspired Treats:** The introduction of French-inspired treats like Chocolate Beignets showcases a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for international cuisine-themed restaurants. - **Customized Food Experiences:** Popeyes' testing and launch of customized Chocolate Beignets reflects a trend in providing personalized and unique food experiences for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Quick-serve Restaurant:** The quick-serve restaurant industry can explore new dessert options inspired by Chocolate Beignets, offering a unique twist to their menu. - **Food Retail:** The food retail sector can capitalize on the popularity of French-inspired treats like Chocolate Beignets by introducing similar products in their pastry and bakery sections. - **Apparel:** The launch of Popeyes' Beignet Camo hoodie highlights the potential for apparel brands to create innovative and functional products tailored for specific food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts.md) - [Branded QSR Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-oreo-cheesecake.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md) - [Festive QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-festive-menu.md) - [Savory Fast-Food Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-cream-cheese.md) - [Southern-Style Banana Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-cake.md) - [Miniature Beignet-Inspired Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipley-donuts-yays.md) - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-qsr-menu.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md)