# Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers A&W Has a Brand-New French Onion Double Cheeseburger By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2024/04/17/aw-adds-new-french-onion-double-cheeseburger-and-new-strawberry-watermelon-cream-freeze/) & [awrestaurants](https://awrestaurants.com/blog/savor-summer-aw’s-french-onion-double-cheeseburger-and-strawberry-watermelon-cream-freeze)  [A&W](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-teen-burger) is inviting consumers to start celebrating the warmer summer days ahead with the debut of its new French Onion [Double Cheeseburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger) and new Strawberry Watermelon Cream Freeze. Inspired by the soup that shares the same name, the new French Onion Double Cheeseburger Combo is described as a "gourmet masterpiece" that pairs two juicy beef patties with American cheese, [grilled onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper), and creamy, garlicky Boursin cheese spread. This savory meal pairs perfectly with the new Strawberry Watermelon Cream Freeze, which combines creamy vanilla soft serve with real strawberry and watermelon pieces, as well as a splash of Starry lemon-lime soda. As A&W puts it, "It’s a combo that’s truly très magnifique, offering a taste of luxury with every bite and sip." Image Credit: A&W ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 23% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Opportunity to elevate traditional fast food offerings with premium ingredients and unique flavor combinations inspired by upscale cuisine. - **Fusion Flavors:** Potential to merge different culinary traditions and ingredients to create innovative and distinctive menu items that cater to diverse tastes. - **Artisanal Dessert Pairings:** Chance to experiment with high-quality, handcrafted desserts that enhance the overall dining experience and differentiate from typical sweet treats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Industry poised for disruption by integrating gourmet elements and culinary influences to attract a more discerning consumer base seeking elevated dining options. - **Beverage:** Sector ripe for innovation through the creation of premium, artisanal drink offerings that complement and enhance the flavors of gourmet food items for a unique dining experience. - **Dessert:** Field prime for exploration of sophisticated and upscale dessert pairings that align with the evolving preferences of consumers seeking indulgent yet refined after-meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-cheeseburger.md) - [Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-steakburger.md) - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-french-onion.md) - [Onion Dip-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-dip-angus-burger.md) - [Onion Soup-Flavored Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-onion-soup-burgers.md) - [Quadruple Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-onion-burger.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-teen-burger.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ringer-burger.md) - [Loaded Caramelized Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-caramelized-onion-smash.md)