# Slider-Topped Cheese Burgers Ruby Tuesday Just Unveiled a New New Mini-Me Smokehouse Burger By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minime-smokehouse-burger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/01/30/ruby-tuesday-debuts-new-mini-me-smokehouse-burger-as-part-of-new-signature-sandwich-lineup/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rubytuesday/photos/a.261581144813/10158979999939814/) [Ruby Tuesday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-savings-sweepstakes) wants to help consumers take their snack game to the next level with its new Mini-Me Smokehouse Burger. This month, Ruby Tuesday is introducing a new Signature Sandwich Lineup, which features several indulgent burger and sandwich options, including the new Mini-Me Smokehouse Burger. The new Mini Me Smokehouse Burger features a beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, barbeque sauce, and crispy onion rings on a toasted split-top bun. The whole thing is then topped with a slider-sized version of the burger on top. As for the other dishes in the Signature Sandwich Lineup, there's a Hot Honey Bacon & Chicken Sandwich, a Cheesy Bacon Crisp Burger, a Honey Crunch Chicken sandwich, and the new Jalapeño Bacon & Ale Burger. Image Credit: Ruby Tuesday ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Food:** Businesses can ride on the trend of small-sized, bite-sized snacks and meals that are filling enough to satisfy cravings while keeping portions in check. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Companies can create and market premium, indulgent versions of fast food classics, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. - **Hybrid Burgers:** There's an opportunity for businesses to experiment with blending different types of meat, bread, and toppings, to create unique, attention-grabbing burgers that can attract customers looking for a new experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can innovate and reinvent themselves by introducing new, gourmet options and capitalizing on the trend of high-quality, indulgent food offered in a convenient format. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create and distribute a wide variety of pre-packaged mini-snacks that consumers can grab on-the-go, emphasizing convenience and portability. - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can include slider-sized versions of burgers or other menu items as appetizers, snacks, or dessert options, adding value to their offerings and attracting customers looking for a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Slider Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdcall.md) - [Extra-Juicy Burger Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bigger-juicier-burgers.md) - [Smoky Double Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-show-cheeseburgers.md) - [Carnivorous Rib-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-burger-bundle.md) - [Flavourful Smash Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-hit-burge.md) - [Loaded Caramelized Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-caramelized-onion-smash.md) - [Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-bbq-menu.md) - [Honeyed BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-bacon-burger.md) - [Artisan-Quality QSR Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-1921.md)