# Fast Food Thanksgiving Meals Hardee’s Thanksgiving in a Box is the Chain's First Seasonal Meal By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-thanksgiving-in-a-box References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/11/12/hardees-is-tesing-new-hardees-thanksgiving-in-a-box-at-select-locations/) & [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191112005306/en/Hardee%E2%80%99s%C2%AE-Tests-Seasonal-Meals-First-Ever-%E2%80%9CThanksgiving-Box%E2%80%9D) With a growing number of Americans looking for an alternative to the classic turkey and stuffing Thanksgiving dinner, [Hardee's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukes-mayo) has announced the launch of the [Hardee’s Thanksgiving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-qsr-menus) in a Box at select test locations in Jacksonville, Florida. Hardee’s Thanksgiving in a Box is the chain's first-ever seasonal meal and is designed to give consumers a quick and easy [alternative to turkey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-the-bird-menu). The holiday meal box will include fresh takes on classic Thanksgiving dishes such as Stuffing Chicken Tenders, Toasted Onion Coated Green Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, and Savory Chicken Gravy. The new Hardee’s Thanksgiving in a Box meal was created by the brand after extensive research into American's Thanksgiving habits. As the brand has found, nearly two-thirds of consumers are ready to swap the standard turkey for something else. Image Credit: *Hardee's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Thanksgiving Meals:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer unique and convenient meal options for customers looking for alternatives to traditional turkey dinners. - **Seasonal Fast Food Meals:** Fast food chains can capitalize on seasonal demand by introducing limited-time meal options that cater to holiday themes. - **Consumer Preferences for Convenience:** Brands can innovate by providing consumers with convenient and ready-to-eat meal solutions, addressing the demand for quick and easy holiday dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can adapt their menus to offer seasonal meals, capturing a niche market during holidays. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery platforms can partner with fast food chains to offer seasonal meal packages, attracting customers who prefer to dine at home during the holidays. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to design innovative and convenient packaging solutions for seasonal fast food meals, ensuring freshness and easy transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep Fried Turkey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-turkeys.md) - [Thanksgiving-Celebrating Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firehouse-subs-thanksgiving.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-turkey-sub-sandwich.md) - [Convenience Store Holiday Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-flying-j-thanksgiving-meal.md) - [Holiday Meal-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-feast-sandwich.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-thanksgiving-turkey-sub.md) - [Holiday Meal Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-turkey-sub.md) - [No-Stress Holiday Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-apron-3.md) - [Plant-Based Holiday Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-box.md)