# Dairy-Free Fast Casual Cheeses Fuddruckers Debuted Three Dairy-Free Cheeses at Select Locations By Colin Smith | Published 2022-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-cheese-options References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2022/2/dairy-free-cheese-fuddruckers) & [fuddruckers](https://www.fuddruckers.com/)  '[Fuddruckers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuddruckers),' the Black-owned, American fast-casual burger chain, has debuted three [dairy-free cheese options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-cheese). These cheeses are 'American,' 'Smoked Provolone,' and 'Pepper Jack' cheese, and each will be available at Fuddruckers locations across Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, and Virginia. The cheeses are made by '[GOOD PLANeT Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-cheese),' which marks a new partnership for the restaurant and the alternative dairy food manufacturer. The new cheese options at Fuddruckers are not only vegetarian but are vegan-certified as well. This new addition gives not only vegan customers a new menu item to try, but also environmentally conscious customers due to the enhanced sustainability of plant-based dairy products when compared to animal-based dairy. These new cheeses can be added to any item on the menu that currently supports cheese additions, including burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Dairy:** The rise of plant-based dairy products, such as GOOD PLANeT Foods, presents an opportunity for dairy-free options in the fast-casual industry. - **Alternative Cheese Options:** The introduction of new dairy-free cheese options at Fuddruckers creates a demand for alternative cheese options in the restaurant industry. - **Vegan Certification:** The trend towards vegan-certified products presents an opportunity for fast-casual chains to expand their customer base to those seeking vegan options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-casual Restaurant:** Fast-casual restaurants have the opportunity to innovate their menus by introducing new plant-based and vegan-certified items. - **Dairy-free Market:** The dairy-free market, specifically alternative cheese options, presents an opportunity for companies to produce new and innovative products. - **Plant-based Food Manufacturers:** Plant-based food manufacturers, such as GOOD PLANeT Foods, have the opportunity to partner with restaurants to offer dairy-free options and expand their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Chicken Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuddruckers.md) - [Dairy-Free Cheese Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-fresh-oat-milk-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Creamy Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolgreens.md) - [Future-Facing Dairy-Free Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-vegan-cowboys.md) - [Cheesy Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-royale-with-cheese.md) - [Vegan American-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-plantbased-cheese.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Fondues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-cheese-fondue.md) - [Cheesy Dairy-Free Quesos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-queso.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheeses.md)