# Pepperoni Pizza Fries Carl's Jr. is Testing a New Menu Item in Select Restaurant Locations By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-fries References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/cj-pizzafries/) People put all kinds of things on french fries, from gravy and cheese curds to chicken pot pie ingredients and now [pepperoni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzs-caviar), creating [pizza fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toploaded-fries). At the [Carl's Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-guacamole-bacon-fries). restaurant in Anaheim, California, the fast food chain is testing Pepperoni Pizza Fries. The potatoes are covered with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and are served in their usual chili cheese packaging. It is unclear if Carl's Jr. is testing this new item at any of their other locations at this time. Proven to be the real deal (and not an April Fool's Day joke), the exiting new side can be found on promotional material on the drive-thru menu. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth checking out as soon as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Customized Fast Food:** The trend of customizing fast food menu items, such as pizza fries, allows for innovative combinations and unique dining experiences. - **Novelty Food Items:** The introduction of unique and exciting food items like pepperoni pizza fries can create a buzz and attract customers looking for new experiences. - **Fast Food Menu Expansion:** Fast food chains are constantly expanding their menus with innovative offerings like pepperoni pizza fries to stay competitive and appeal to a broader customer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can capitalize on the trend of offering customized and novelty food items to attract customers and drive sales. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can explore innovative products like pizza fries to cater to consumers' cravings for unique and indulgent snacks. - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains, like Carl's Jr., can leverage the introduction of new menu items like pepperoni pizza fries to boost customer engagement and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guacamole-Topped French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-guacamole-bacon-fries.md) - [Hearty Chili-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-star.md) - [Potato-Powered Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-style-crust-pizza.md) - [Spicy Jalapeño-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-fries.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [QSR-Created Fries Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-3.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Filled Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-fries.md) - [Bagel Seasoning QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-everything-bagel.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md)