# Fast Food Snack Menus Dairy Queen's New DQ Bakes Snack Menu Features Snack-Sized Dishes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dq-bakes-snack-menu References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/08/dairy-queen-introduces-new-2-dollar-dq-bakes-snack-menu.html) & [dairyqueen](http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Full-Menu/) In an effort to cater to the growing number of consumers looking for snackable fast food dishes, Dairy Queen has introduced a new DQ Bakes Snack Menu. The new menu is not only [budget-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-4-mcvalue-menu), but it also features smaller portions that can be enjoyed between meals. The DQ Bakes Snack Menu is a selection of fresh-from-the-oven items priced at $2 each. The selection includes four dishes, which range from Soft Pretzel Sticks to [warm wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-ranch-crispy-tender) such as the Buffalo Snack Melt. All of the portions are smaller than the items on the existing DQ Bakes menu, making them ideal for consumers looking for a quick meal or a snack to share with others. With a growing number of fast food brands offering [snack-sized dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-whatadeal-menu), Dairy Queen's new menu helps the chain expand its shareable options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Snackable Fast Food Dishes:** Fast food chains are introducing smaller portions or snackable-sized dishes to cater to the growing number of consumers looking for quick and budget-friendly meals. - **Expanding Shareable Options:** Fast food brands are expanding their shareable options to cater to consumers who want to snack between meals or share food with others. - **Oven-fresh Selections:** Fast food chains are introducing fresh-from-the-oven snack-sized dishes to enhance the taste and quality of their fast food menus. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** The fast food industry is introducing snackable dishes that can cater to a wider audience and increase sales. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry is focusing on introducing snackable, budget-friendly options that can cater to the growing number of consumers who are looking for quick meals or snacks. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry is introducing snackable, smaller portion-sized dishes at restaurants and cafes to cater to consumers who want quick and easy meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy-Sweet QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dq-swicy-menu.md) - [Low-Cost Dessert-Paired QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-7-meal-deals.md) - [Crunchy Chicken Strip Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-chicken-strip-sandwich.md) - [Reward-Based QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-hour.md) - [Online-Only QSR Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-snack-box.md) - [Icy QSR Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-holiday-menu.md) - [Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-snack-box.md) - [Celebratory Low-Cost QSR Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-snack.md) - [Stacked Summer Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bacon-ranch-signature-stackburger.md)