# Over-the-Top Burger Shops California-Based 'GD Bro Burger' Serves Up Colorful Comfort Food By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gd-bro-burger References: [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/socal/weekend/news/tn-wknd-et-1227-gd-bro-burger-20151225-story.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gdbroburger/) From its humble origins as a food truck, GD Bro Burger has evolved into a full-fledged burger joint for LA's hungriest carnivores. The brainchild of Bobby Nguyen and Mark Cruz, this over-the-top burger joint offers a mouth-watering take on one of America's most beloved dishes. GD Bro Burger is a [gourmet burger shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hac-sandwich) that serves up eye-popping burgers and indulgent appetizers made with innovative ingredients. What sets the chain apart from other fast food joints is its bright-red burger buns, which are made from fresh bioche bread sourced from a local baker. The chain also offers unique flavor combinations such as a [mozzarella-stuffed burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-culinary-crossover) dubbed the 'Italian Stallion' and a BBQ sauce-covered sandwich called the KBBQ Poutine Burger. The chain also offers [ultra-rich milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-burgers) to wash down its gargantuan burgers. With its gargantuan creations and creative toppings, this burger joint is a perfect place for those attending Trend Hunter’s [Los Angeles innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/losangeles) to check out the future of foodie culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Burger Shops:** Opportunity for creative and unconventional flavor combinations and unique presentation to set restaurants apart from traditional burger joints. - **Visual Presentation:** Opportunity to create visually stunning food items that are shareable on social media and attract customers looking for a unique and Instagram-worthy dining experience. - **Indulgent Milkshakes:** Opportunity to create over-the-top milkshakes with unique flavor combinations and toppings that cater to customers looking for an indulgent treat. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to innovate their menu offerings, visual presentation, and use of unique ingredients to appeal to younger generations and foodies alike. - **Social Media Industry:** Opportunity for social media platforms to capitalize on the trend of visually stunning food items, by implementing new features to make it easier for users to share and discover these food items online. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to innovate their offerings and focus on unique and indulgent experiences, to attract younger generations and drive engagement through social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Mexican-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-burger.md) - [Chef-Crafted Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-belly-burger.md) - [Smoked Gouda Burger Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bougie-burger.md) - [Extra-Juicy Burger Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bigger-juicier-burgers.md) - [Umami-Flavored Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-korean-bbq-charburger.md) - [Corn Chip-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-crunch-burger.md) - [Bistro-Style QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-buford.md) - [Influencer-Crafted Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pincho-smash-burger.md) - [Modern Smash Burger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-smash-burgers.md)