# Cheesy French Onion Burgers Smashburger's New French Onion Double Puts a Twist on a Classic Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/09/smashburger-adds-new-french-onion-double-and-chameleon-cold-brew-coffee-shake/) While the optimal season for eating French Onion Soup may have passed, Smashburger is giving consumers a summer-appropriate way to enjoy the dish in the form of its new French Onion Double. By combining the delicious taste of melted cheese and [caramelized onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper), the cheesy burger is an indulgent new fast food option. The French Onion Double is a decadent burger that features two never-frozen beef patties, topped with [two slices of Swiss cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger), a helping of garlic grilled onions, and a creamy French onion dip sauce. To give the dish an extra dose of onion flavor, the whole thing is served on a toasted onion bun. With warm-weather just around the corner, brands such as Smashburger are beginning to roll out more [summer-friendly dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-smash-menu). *Images: Smashburger.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Decadent Fast Food:** The French Onion Double highlights the trend of indulgent, gourmet-style fast food options. - **Creative Burger Variations:** The French Onion Double showcases the trend of experimenting with different flavors and toppings to create unique burger combinations. - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** Smashburger's release of the French Onion Double taps into the trend of introducing seasonally-inspired menu items to cater to consumer preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** The release of the French Onion Double presents opportunities for fast food chains to create and promote more decadent and gourmet-style burger options. - **Burger Restaurant Industry:** The French Onion Double exemplifies the potential for burger restaurants to differentiate themselves by offering creative variations and unique flavor combinations. - **Seasonal Menu Industry:** The launch of the French Onion Double underlines the importance for restaurants to regularly update their menus with seasonal offerings to attract and retain customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Loaded Caramelized Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-caramelized-onion-smash.md) - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-french-onion.md) - [Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-steakburger.md) - [Onion Soup-Flavored Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-onion-soup-burgers.md) - [Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-cheeseburger.md) - [Onion Dip-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-dip-angus-burger.md) - [Quadruple Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-onion-burger.md) - [Local Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-turn-onion-burger.md) - [Celebrity Chef Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-burrell-double-smash-burger.md)