# Chipotle BBQ Sandwiches McDonald's Canada Unveils the Flavorful 'Chipotle BBQ Quarter Pounder' By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-3 References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/mcdonalds-launches-new-chipotle-bbq-quarter-pounder-in-canada/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca.html)  [McDonald's Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder) introduces the 'Chipotle BBQ Quarter Pounder,' a new sandwich inspired by the brand's iconic Quarter Pounder sandwich. The new menu item is a unique combination of sweet and savory, eating a 100% Canadian quarter pound beef patty, [sweet and spicy chipotle BBQ sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-jalapeo-bbq-bacon-stack-smash), two pieces of cheddar cheese, [hickory smoked bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper), pickles, and crispy onions. Everything is sandwiched between a warm, toasted sesame seed bun. The sandwich is available with a single patty for $8.19 and a double patty for $10.09 CAD. Both iterations will also come in a meal, which includes fries and a drink. The 'Chipotle BBQ Quarter Pounder' is available at McDonald's locations across Canada for a limited time only. Image Credit: McDonald's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **BBQ Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can introduce BBQ-themed menu items to capitalize on the popularity of this flavor profile. - **Gourmet Burgers:** Fast food restaurants can create high-quality burgers using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to appeal to customers looking for premium options. - **Limited Time Menu Items:** Fast food restaurants can promote limited-time menu items to create a sense of urgency and encourage customers to try new products. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can use BBQ-themed and gourmet burgers to differentiate themselves from their competitors and attract more customers. - **Food Service:** Restaurants can experiment with new flavor profiles and limited-time menu items to keep customers engaged and drive sales. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with fast food restaurants to offer BBQ-themed and gourmet burgers as part of their menus and reach a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smokey Quarter-Pound Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder.md) - [Carolina BBQ-Flavored Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-canada.md) - [Creamy Parmesan Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-parmesan-bacon-quarter-pounder.md) - [Crispy Onion Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-n-crispy-onion-quarter-pounder.md) - [Saucy Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-4.md) - [Elevated QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy.md) - [Sweet Tangy Lunch Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-blt-quarter.md) - [Cheesy Pickled Jalapeño Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese.md)