# Mini Sized Me Gourmet Tiny Burgers and Shakes By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-size-me-the-big-size-doesnt-matter References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/mini_size_me/index.php) & [minnies](http://www.minnies.com/index.htm) How many times do you want to try more than one dish in the same occasion? A new Chicago based restaurant is giving you the option. They are serving [mini size burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken-mini-sliders), [sandwiches and shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-good-fit-menu). I think that it is an intelligent way to drive more business. The consumers get the option to try a lot of food and the novelty of eating favourite foods in a new way. **Implications** - The Chicago-based Minnies project is highly beneficial to the health of modern citizens as it sheds light upon the fact that bigger is not necessarily better -- at least when it comes to the portions of food. These [bite-sized burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volcano-grille-glpetite-plate) and other creations are just as yummy as regular food, but much healthier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Bite-sized Food:** Opportunity for businesses to offer smaller portions of food, appealing to health-conscious consumers and allowing them to try a variety of dishes. - **Novelty Dining:** Creating a unique dining experience by serving favorite foods in a new and innovative way, attracting customers who seek novel experiences. - **Portion Control:** Addressing the issue of portion sizes and promoting healthier eating habits by offering mini-sized versions of popular dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can introduce mini-sized portions as a new menu option, catering to customers who want to try a variety of dishes or practice portion control. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for food packaging companies to design innovative and convenient packaging solutions for bite-sized foods, ensuring freshness and easy consumption on the go. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate the concept of bite-sized food into their catering services, providing guests with a unique and interactive dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Martini Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tini.md) - [Collectible Fast Food Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-mcdonalds-happy-meal.md) - [Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-collectibles.md) - [Sustainable Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mcflurry-1.md) - [Premium Slider Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdcall.md) - [Miniature Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cereals.md) - [Made-to-Order Retailer Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nittany-minitmart-signature-burger-menu.md) - [Mini Plant-Based Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackbirdie-pizza-minis.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md)