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# Double-Decker Black Angus Burgers
Carl's Jr.'s New Monster Angus Thickburger Features Extra Beef

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-06-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-angus-thickburger
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/06/24/carls-jr-unleashes-new-monster-angus-thickburger/)

At a time when consumers seem to be craving comfort food more than ever, [Carl’s Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-burgers) has debuted its new Monster Angus Thickburger at participating locations.

Carl’s Jr.'s new Monster Angus Thickburger is a double-decker burger that big on beef and big on bacon. The new burger starts with two one-third pound charbroiled 100% black angus beef patties. The burgers are layered with four strips of savory bacon, three slices of American cheese, and a dollop of mayonnaise, all served on a premium bun. The result is a meaty creation with two-third pounds of black angus beef.

And if you can't make it to a [Carl's Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger), the chain's sister brand Hardee’s offers an identical burger called the [Monster Double](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-nitro-blue-flash).

Image Credit: *Carl's Jr.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Comfort Food Craze:** The trend of consumers seeking comfort food presents opportunities for restaurants like Carl's Jr. and Hardee's to innovate with hearty and indulgent menu items like the Monster Angus Thickburger.
- **Meat-centric Menus:** Carl's Jr. and Hardee's double-decker burgers featuring generous portions of Angus beef and bacon cater to the demand for meat-focused menu options, providing an opportunity for other restaurants to follow suit.
- **Premium Fast Food Offerings:** The launch of the Monster Angus Thickburger and Monster Double reflects a growing trend for fast food chains to offer premium menu items that appeal to consumers seeking higher quality and more indulgent options.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants like Carl's Jr. and Hardee's can leverage the demand for comfort food and meat-centric menus with innovative creations like the Monster Angus Thickburger.
- **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on the trend of premium fast food offerings by creating high-quality, indulgent products that appeal to consumers looking for a special treat.
- **Meat Processing:** Meat processing companies can align with the trend of meat-centric menus by supplying high-quality and sustainably sourced beef and bacon to fast food chains and restaurants catering to this demand.

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