# Condiment-Loaded Frites The Arby's Loaded Curly Fries are Packed with a Slew of Rich Toppings By M | Published 2015-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-fries References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/12/review-arbys-loaded-curly-fries.html) & [arbys](http://arbys.ca/) Fast food eatery [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries) is offering a decadent side dish to its menu dubbed the Loaded Curly Fries that offer foodies the opportunity to order traditional frites covered in a slew of popular toppings. The fries are served heavily loaded, making them a meal in its own right. The Loaded Curly Fries are served in a deep dish bowl and begin with a base of spicy curled fries, as oppose to traditional regular fries. The potato slices are topped with a layer of gooey warm cheese, [chopped bacon bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toploaded-fries), grated cheddar cheese and a swirl of ranch sauce enhanced with notes of parmesan and peppercorn. The rich dish is hearty and can be enjoyed as a side or even a meal on its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Decadent Fast Food:** Develop menu items that offer an indulgent and rich dining experience. - **Loaded Fries:** Explore the trend of loaded fries with a variety of toppings to enhance flavors and offer a unique twist to traditional fries. - **Meal-in-itself Dishes:** Create dishes that are substantial enough to be enjoyed as a main course, providing convenience and value to customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Introduce innovative menu options to cater to the growing demand for unique and indulgent fast food experiences. - **Snack Foods:** Incorporate loaded fries into the snack food market by offering pre-packaged versions or partnering with foodservice providers to reach a wider consumer base. - **Casual Dining:** Enhance the menu offerings of casual dining establishments by incorporating loaded fries as a popular and shareable appetizer or side dish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Nugget-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Frozen Crispy QSR Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-curly-fries.md) - [Customizable QSR Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-guys-loaded-fries.md) - [Baked Potato-Style Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-baked-potato-fries.md) - [Sauce-Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-loaded-fries.md) - [Meaty QSR Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-poutine.md) - [Loaded Triple Cheese Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauced-loaded-spicy-triple-cheese-bacon-fries.md) - [Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-loaded-fries.md) - [Seasoning-Covered Curly Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-seasoned-curly-fries.md)