# Cheesy Diner-Style Burgers A&W's New Extra Cheddar Diner Burger is Oozing with Cheese By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-cheddar-diner-burger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/14/aw-introduces-new-extra-cheddar-diner-burger/) & [grubgrade](http://www.grubgrade.com/2018/03/new-extra-cheddar-diner-burger-from-aw/) Diners are known for their cheesy, old-school dishes, which is why [A&W's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger) new Extra Cheddar Diner Burger is oozing with cheesy goodness. The new Extra Cheddar Diner Burger is a limited-edition creation available at participating A&W locations. The burger itself features a 1/3-pound patty, double loaded with three slices of [extra sharp white cheddar cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger). In addition to the extra cheese, the burger is also topped with [sautéed onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-dip-angus-burger) and Papa Sauce, served on a toasted, lightly butter bun. To pair with the cheesy new dish, the fast food chain is offering its signature Root Beer Floats for just $1.99. The floats are a perfect summer treat that combines A&Ws root beer with a scoop of creamy vanilla soft serve. Image Credit: *A&W.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Cheesy Diner-style Burgers:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create limited-edition burgers with an emphasis on cheese and nostalgia. - **Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese:** Opportunity for cheese manufacturers and artisanal establishments to offer extra sharp white cheddar cheese as a premium ingredient in dishes. - **Affordable Root Beer Floats:** Opportunity for dessert shops and cafes to offer affordable, indulgent root beer floats as a summer treat. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Chains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fast food chains to develop limited-edition burgers with a focus on cheese. - **Cheese Manufacturers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for cheese manufacturers to promote and market extra sharp white cheddar cheese as a premium ingredient. - **Dessert Shops and Cafes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for dessert shops and cafes to create and sell affordable, indulgent root beer floats as a summer treat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger.md) - [Cheesy Midwestern-Style Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisconsin-big-cheese-pub-burger.md) - [Throwback Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/39-lb-burger.md) - [Layered Ultra-Cheesy Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dude-sandwich.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Encircled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-skirt-burger.md) - [Chef-Created QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bestburgerever-burger.md) - [Cheddar Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-loaded-cheeseburger.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-teen-burger.md)