# Exclusive Maple Bacon Shakes The Maple Bacon Shake Has Just Arrived at Wayback Burgers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-shake References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2024/04/19/wayback-burgers-launches-new-maple-bacon-shake/)  [Wayback Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-items) recently gave its loyalty program a refresh and the brand is marking the occasion with a new 'secret menu' that features exclusive offerings like the new Maple Bacon Shake. In an effort to simplify its rewards program, Wayback Burgers is migrating consumers from its old system to a new, easy-to-use program that allows consumers to collect points, track purchases, and redeem rewards via the app, online, at the counter, or from kiosks in select locations. As a thank you to fans for their patience with the migration, Wayback Burgers is introducing exclusive reward members access to a range of new LTOs from a Secret Menu. Leading this exclusive menu is the new Maple Bacon Shake, which features a savory-sweet combination of [hand-dipped vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-shakes), milk, maple syrup, Wayback Crumbled Bacon, whipped cream, and more bacon crumbles on top. Image Credit: Wayback Burgers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 23% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Loyalty Programs:** Brands are offering exclusive rewards and LTOs through personalized loyalty programs, enhancing customer engagement and retention. - **Secret Menu Innovations:** Restaurants are launching secret menu items to surprise and delight loyal customers, driving excitement and word-of-mouth marketing. - **Savory-sweet Combinations:** Food establishments are experimenting with unique flavor profiles like the Maple Bacon Shake to cater to diverse consumer tastes and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food industry can leverage personalized loyalty programs and secret menu offerings to create memorable dining experiences and foster customer loyalty. - **Restaurant Technology:** Innovations in restaurant technology can enable seamless rewards program management and ordering processes for enhanced customer satisfaction. - **Culinary Creations:** Culinary professionals have an opportunity to craft inventive dishes like savory-sweet combinations to push the boundaries of flavor and appeal to adventurous food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-bash-meal.md) - [Burger Menu Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-items.md) - [Canadian-Inspired QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-canadian-specialty-menu-toronto.md) - [Fall-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayback-burgers2.md) - [Fall-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayback-burgers-menu-items.md) - [Savory Bacon-Infused Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-peanut-butter-bacon-shake.md) - [Bacon-Garnished Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-bacon.md) - [Burger Restaurants Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-milkshake-day.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md)