# Corn Chip-Themed Menus Sonic's New Fritos Chili Cheese Faves Menu Had Items Starting at 99 Cents By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritos-chili-cheese-faves References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/11/26/sonic-unveils-new-fritos-chili-cheese-lineup/) Winter means time for comfort food, which is why it's the perfect time for [Sonic's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-drivein-winter-menu) new Fritos Chili Cheese Faves menu. Sonic's new Fritos Chili Cheese Faves menu is a selection of fast food dishes that revolve around the beloved American dish Fritos Pie, which involves pouring beef chili on top of a pile of Fritos corn chips. Sonic is not only offering it's own version of Fritos Pie, but it is also transforming the dish into a [Jr. Wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-tender-wrap) and a Jr. Burger. At certain locations, fans can even add Fritos to their Chili Cheese Coney hot dog for a small charge. With items ranging in price from 99 cents to $1.99, the new Fritos-themed dishes are an easy and affordable meal option for cold winter days. Image Credit: *Sonic.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comfort Food Innovation:** The rise of corn chip-themed menus, like Sonic's Fritos Chili Cheese Faves, demonstrates the demand for innovative and indulgent comfort food options. - **Fast Food Menu Expansion:** The introduction of Fritos Pie-inspired dishes on Sonic's menu showcases a trend of fast food restaurants expanding their offerings with unique and nostalgic flavors. - **Affordable Winter Meal Solutions:** Sonic's new Fritos Chili Cheese Faves menu, featuring budget-friendly items starting at 99 cents, caters to the need for affordable and satisfying meals during the winter season. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry has the opportunity to tap into the popularity of comfort food by introducing innovative, corn chip-themed menu options. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with fast food chains to create unique and limited-edition corn chip-inspired products. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** QSR chains can capitalize on the demand for affordable and convenient winter meals by incorporating cost-effective comfort food items into their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Value QSR Deal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-fun99-menu.md) - [Comforting QSR Winter Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-drivein-winter-menu.md) - [Limited-Edition Wrap Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun99-menu.md) - [Value-Focused QSR Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-ranch-crispy-tender.md) - [Summertime QSR Snack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-snacking-menu.md) - [French Fry-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frychos.md) - [Indulgent QSR Wintertime Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latewinter-menu.md) - [Creamy Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-queso-fries.md) - [Reward-Based QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-hour.md)