# Spicy Doughnut Burgers Krispy Kreme & TGI Friday's Launched Friday's Signature Doughnut Burger By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridays-signature-doughnut-burger References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/krispy-kreme-japan-fridays-signature-doughnut-burger-release-info) [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-1) and TGI Friday's Japan teamed up to create Friday's Signature [Doughnut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-air-doughnut) Burger. The collaboration led to an unlikely concoction of sweet and savory items. The two chains got together to combine their most iconic dishes. The result is a burger with [Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu) in place of traditional hamburger buns. The sandwich includes an all-beef patty, sliced bacon, mozzarella cheese, Cajun onion rings, and a drizzle of TGI Friday's mildly spicy Nature Sauce. Additionally, the brands created the Flaming Doughnut Chicken Sandwich with jalapenos, ranch dressing, and the burger chains Nashville hot sauce. Both creative combinations are available at all TGI Friday's Japan branches for a limited time from October 2nd to October 31st. Image Credit: TGI Friday's Japan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Sweet-savory Mashup:** Create unexpected flavor combinations by blending traditionally sweet and savory dishes. - **Innovative Food Trucks:** Set up food trucks selling fusion cuisine that fuses different cuisine styles. - **Unique Menu Items:** Create limited-time-only menu items to attract adventurous diners and keep your restaurant's menu fresh. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Traditional fast-food restaurants can experiment with unique and unexpected flavor combinations to attract a wider audience. - **Restaurant Chains:** Chain restaurants can partner with other brands or industries to create unique menu items that stand out from the crowd. - **Food and Beverage:** People who enjoy exploring new flavors and cuisines will likely seek out unusual food combinations, creating a niche for the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1.md) - [Piquant Restaurant Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgi-fridays-burgers.md) - [Carnivorous Rib-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-burger-bundle.md) - [Savory Pear-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashi-double-teriyaki-burger.md) - [Strawberry Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-burger.md) - [Chicken Wing Skewered Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wingman-burger.md) - [Internationally-Inspired Cheese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerful-cheese.md) - [Cartoon Burger-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-krabby-patty-kollab.md) - [Beignet Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beignet-cheeseburger-sliders.md)