# Fried Onion String Burgers Freedom Rings is the Winner of MOOYAH's Best Burger Competition By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-rings References: [franchising](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241024_mooyah_burgers_fries__shakes_crowns_freedom_rings_as_the_best_burger_of_the.html)  [MOOYAH Burgers & Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooyah-hot-bacon-jam-burger) has just wrapped up its Best Burger of the United States (BOTUS) competition and the '[Freedom Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-shot-cherry)' burger has been crowned the winner. Dreamed up by MOOYAH fan Will of Massachusetts, the Freedom Rings burger was the standout winner among more than 4,500 submissions received. This savory creation consists of a Certified Angus Beef patty topped with slices of Pepperjack and American cheeses, sauteed mushrooms, crispy Applewood Smoked bacon, and some crispy fried onion strings, all served on a soft potato bun covered in MOOYAH’s signature sauce. As the winner of the BOTUS competition, Will will receive free MOOYAH for a year and will have his creation added to the [MOOYAH Hall of](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-pretzel-pub-burger) Dang – a lineup of iconic burger creations from the brand. Image Credit: MOOYAH Burgers & Fries ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 29% - 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 - **Customer-driven Menu Development:** Leveraging fan-created burger concepts like the Freedom Rings highlights the potential of crowdsourced culinary innovation. - **Gourmet Burger Variants:** The popularity of complex flavor combinations such as those in the Freedom Rings burger indicates a rising demand for upscale fast food offerings. - **Signature Sauce Specialization:** The incorporation of MOOYAH’s unique sauce into winning burger creations suggests a trend towards proprietary condiments that differentiate menu items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food brands can find new growth opportunities by integrating competitive, customer-driven menu development strategies. - **Gourmet Fast Casual Dining:** The surge in demand for burgers like the Freedom Rings positions gourmet fast casual dining as a lucrative segment for culinary innovators. - **Condiment Production:** Expanding the use of proprietary sauces, as evidenced by MOOYAH's success, opens new market avenues for specialized condiment manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Competition-Born Burger Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-6.md) - [Fan-Made Sandwich Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-contest.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chophouse-burger.md) - [Spiced Jam-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooyah-hot-bacon-jam-burger.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-bbq-bacon-ringer-melt.md) - [Saucy Crispy Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ringer-burger.md) - [Savory Beer Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-pretzel-pub-burger.md) - [Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-steakburger.md)