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# Loaded Tater Tot Platters
Taco John’s New Loaded Potato Olés Feature Decadent Toppings

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-04-09 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-ols
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/08/taco-johns-introduces-new-loaded-potato-oles/) & [tacojohns](https://www.tacojohns.com/menu/new-loaded-potato-oles/?menu=limited-time)

With a growing number of consumers looking for ways to customize their favorite fast food dishes with innovative toppings, [Taco John’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-breakfast-menu) has debuted new Loaded Potato Olés. A fun twist on the brand's classic potato bites, the new platters cater to customers with a wide variety of taste preferences.

For maximum variety, Taco John's new Loaded Potato Olés come in seven different combinations. For those who prefer to stick to the classics, the tater tots come in popular flavors such as Bacon Cheddar, Beef & Cheese, and Bacon Ranch. For breakfast lovers, the Breakfast Works option boasts fajita toppings, and the Breakfast Scrambler is topped with fluffy eggs. For consumers with truly adventurous taste buds, there is a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos platter featuring the spicy cheese puffs, or a Dessert variety made up of Mexican Donut Bites covered in cream cheese icing.

Image Credit: *Taco John's.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Customizable Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to offer innovative toppings and allow customers to personalize their meals.
- **Novelty Food Combinations:** Chance to create unique and unexpected flavor combinations that appeal to adventurous eaters.
- **Breakfast All Day:** Potential for fast food restaurants to expand their breakfast menus and cater to customers who enjoy breakfast foods at any time of day.

### Where This Applies

- **Fast Food Chains:** Opportunity for fast food chains to capitalize on the trend of customizable and novelty food options.
- **Snack Food Companies:** Chance for snack food companies to collaborate with fast food chains and create limited edition products with unique flavor combinations.
- **Food Delivery Services:** Potential for food delivery services to partner with fast food chains to offer customizable and innovative options for customers who prefer to order in.

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