# Poutine-Packed Burgers The Carl's Jr. Poutine Thickburger is Available Exclusively in Canada By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-thickburger References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/05/carls-jr-offers-poutine-topped-burger-in-canada.html) Putting a classic Canadian side dish directly onto the burger, the Carl's Jr. Poutine Thickburger is an indulgent new menu offering from [Carl's Jr. Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger) that is available exclusively in Canada. The burger consists of a Black Angus beef patty that has been charbroiled before being topped with seasoned [criss-cut fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-guacamole-bacon-fries), traditional poutine gravy, cheese curds, peppercorn bacon and finally potato chips. QSRs are often looking for ways to take traditional menu offerings and give them a [cultural spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-heist-menu) that makes them more applicable for the respective market they are in. The Carl's Jr. Poutine Thickburger is an example of this with a recipe that is inherently formulated with Canadian ingredients for diners in Canada to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Global-qsr-localization:** International quick-service restaurants should consider incorporating local cuisine into their menus to tailor the experience for their respective markets. - **Hybrid-cuisine-infusion:** Companies can experiment with combining two cultural dishes to create an entirely new menu item. - **Sustainable-packaging-innovation:** Companies can explore sustainable packaging options that maintain the food's quality while reducing waste and promoting eco-friendliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can cater to local tastes through menu innovation by incorporating local ingredients into traditional dishes. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies can explore the fusion of two distinct cuisines to create a new product and stay ahead in a competitive market. - **Packaging Industry:** Packaging companies can develop innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact while preserving taste and quality of the food inside. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Creamy Parmesan Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-parmesan-bacon-quarter-pounder.md) - [Tex Mex-Style Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tex-mex-whopper.md) - [Indulgent Fried Pickle Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pickle-poutine.md) - [Smokey Quarter-Pound Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-quarter-pounder.md) - [Onion Dip-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-dip-angus-burger.md) - [Upsized QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger.md) - [Flavorful Peppercorn Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppercorn-king.md) - [Butter Chicken QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-butter-chicken.md)