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# Crispy Queso-Topped Fries
TGI Fridays' New Mega Loaded Queso Fries are Ultra-Cheesy

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-09-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-loaded-queso-fries
References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/tgi-fridays-launches-new-mega-loaded-queso-fries-at-select-locations/)

This fall, [TGI Fridays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-steak-frites) has expanded its appetizer lineup to include the new Mega Loaded Queso Fries.

Mega Loaded Queso Fries is a massive sharable appetizer that can feed four to six people at a time. The dish consists of a huge portion of the chain’s crispy fries topped with a generous helping of creamy queso, as well as crunchy bacon bits, and green onions. The result is a delicious mix of cheesy, savory, and salty flavors.

If you're looking to sample the new appetizer, TGI Fridays is running a [limited-time new delivery-only deal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedges-and-queso-dip) at select locations that allows you to score a free order of Mega Loaded Queso Fries with the purchase of any Fridays platter.

Image Credit: TGI Fridays

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Shoppable Recipes:** Opportunity for food delivery services to partner with restaurants and offer exclusive deals on trendy and shareable appetizers like Mega Loaded Queso Fries.
- **Social Media Food Challenges:** Chances for restaurants to create viral campaigns around massive and indulgent appetizers, encouraging customers to share their experiences on social media.
- **Plant-based Sharing Plates:** Emerging trend of plant-based appetizers that are designed for sharing, offering a vegan alternative to dishes like Mega Loaded Queso Fries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food Delivery Services:** Delivery platforms can collaborate with restaurants to offer exclusive deals and promotions on popular appetizers like Mega Loaded Queso Fries.
- **Restaurant Marketing Campaigns:** Restaurants can create engaging marketing campaigns around indulgent and shareable appetizers to attract customers and increase brand awareness.
- **Plant-based Food Industry:** Opportunity for plant-based food manufacturers to develop vegan alternatives to popular appetizers like Mega Loaded Queso Fries, catering to the growing demand for plant-based options.

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