# Hot Honey Restaurant Partnerships Moe’s Southwest Grill and Mike’s Hot Honey Bring the Sweet Heat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moes-southwest-grill-and-mikes-hot-honey References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/moes-adds-mikes-hot-honey-to-sauce-lineup/) & [moes](https://www.moes.com)  [Moe’s Southwest Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-offering) and [Mike’s Hot Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey) have announced a partnership that will see the latter brand bringing its signature condiments to the former fast-casual restaurants locations this summer. The partnership will see [Mike's Hot Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikeys-late-night-slice) being brought to participating locations where Moe's customers can spice up their entree with the honey for not additional charge. The honey will be available starting July 17, 2024 at locations nationwide while supplies last and come as part of Mike's Hot Honey's continued expansion as the swicy flavor trends reaches peak popularity amongst consumers. Founder of Mike's Hot Honey Mike Kurtz commented on the Moe’s Southwest Grill and Mike’s Hot Honey partnership saying, "We’re thrilled to be doing our first-ever collaboration in the popular Tex-Mex category with Moe’s Southwest Grill, a brand that has raised the bar in the fast-casual space with its creative and adventurous menu. We know Moe’s fans expect original, bold flavors with high-quality ingredients, and we’re excited for them to try Mike’s Hot Honey drizzled on their Moe’s burritos and other items.” Image Credit: Moe’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 26% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swicy Flavor Craze:** The rising popularity of the sweet and spicy combination is captivating consumers, pushing for innovative condiment options in the fast-casual dining sector. - **Collaborative Food Pairings:** Strategic partnerships between established brands are creating unique flavor experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and drive engagement. - **Pop-up Menu Items:** Introducing limited-time offerings can generate buzz and test new products' market viability without long-term commitment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-casual Dining:** This dining sector benefits significantly from introducing novel flavor combinations that elevate menu offerings and customer experiences. - **Condiment Production:** Manufacturers can capitalize on consumer trends by innovating new product lines that cater to the sweet and spicy flavor preference. - **Food Partnerships:** Collaborating with complementary brands can amplify reach and introduce products to new customer segments quickly and effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Sweet Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Hot Honey Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greene-turtle-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Pizza Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikeys-late-night-slice.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Cinema Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinemark-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Hot Honey Drink Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-it-up-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Hot Honey-Enhanced Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey1.md) - [Hot Honey QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce.md) - [Hot Honey-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-8.md) - [Limited-Time Honey-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels1.md)