# Zesty Hybrid Burgers Carl’s Jr. BeganTesting its 'Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Thickburger' By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-burger References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/81964-carls-jr-is-testing-a-flamin-hot-cheetos-thickburger-to-the-delight-of-cheetos-fans-everywhere) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/WrecklessEating/status/596536058554097664) The latest hybrid burger creation comes courtesy of [Carl’s Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lil-cheeseburger) with its new Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Thickburger. Although still in the early stages of testing, the popular chain has begun testing its new burger and snack-food combination at a small number of its [Southern California Carl’s Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetic-optimization). restaurants. According to a picture taken by one customer, the gargantuan burger comes "with [Crunchy Flamin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swifts-stellar-bites)’ Hot Cheetos and cheddar cheese sauce." Just as many other fast-food chains have done, Carl’s Jr. has chosen a popular snack food as the perfect accompaniment to its standard burger. Although a beefy patty drowning in nacho cheese and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos might not be everyone's cup of tea, once the spicy creation is rolled out nation-wide it could prove to be the next hybrid burger craze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 - **Hybrid Burger Creations:** Creating unique and innovative burger recipes by adding unconventional ingredients and flavors. - **Snack-food and Burger Combination:** Pairing popular snack foods with standard burger offerings to create unique and indulgent flavor experiences. - **Spicy and Bold Flavors:** Incorporating spicy ingredients and bold flavors into burger recipes to appeal to adventurous eaters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can experiment with hybrid burger creations to attract customers looking for unique and indulgent food experiences. - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can collaborate with burger chains to create innovative snack-food and burger combinations. - **Food and Beverage Retailers:** Food and beverage retailers can capitalize on the spicy and bold flavors trend by offering specialty burgers with unique and indulgent ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Spicy Charbroiled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-lil-cheeseburger.md) - [Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cheetos-burger.md) - [Spicy QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-diablo-burger.md) - [Ghoulish Ghost Pepper Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-breakfast-burger.md) - [Fiery Cheese Fusion Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-1.md) - [Extra-Indulgent Triple-Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-burgers.md) - [Piquant Breakfast Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-breakfast-burger.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorchin-hot-mac-cheese.md) - [Spicy Ghost Pepper Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghost-burger.md)