# Hot Honey-Inspired Burger Menus Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Partners with Mike's Hot Honey By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-03-18 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-robin-gourmet-burgers References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bee-hold-red-robin-enters-its-swicy-era-with-new-mikes-hot-honey-collaboration-302403903.html) & [redrobin](https://www.redrobin.com/new-menu-items?utm_campaign=m1-menu-2025&utm_medium=press-release&utm_source=equisolve&utm_content=beehold-red-robin-enters-its-swicy-era-with-new-mikes-hot-honey-collaboration)  [Red Robin Gourmet Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-heatwave) embraces the growing trend of hot honey infusions in the food industry through a partnership with the original and leading brand of hot honey, [Mike's Hot Honey®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicis-and-mikes-hot-honey). Together, the two businesses have introduced a mouthwatering hot and sweet menu collaboration that will be available to guests on March 24th. The Red Robin Gourmet Burgers x Mike's Hot Honey® collaboration features three main menu items. These include the Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza, and the Hot Honey Wings. The delectable dishes emphasize interesting flavor combinations. For example, the Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich is enhanced with green chili aioli, fresh jalapeño, and shredded cabbage mix. The Hot Honey Wings, on the other hand, are topped with red pepper flakes. Image Credit: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers x Mike's Hot Honey® ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hot Honey Infusions:** The fusion of hot honey provides a tantalizing twist, satisfying consumers' craving for sweet and spicy flavors. - **Creative Flavor Pairings:** Introducing unexpected combinations like hot honey with pepperoni or jalapeños is reshaping menu innovation to attract adventurous eaters. - **Gourmet Fast-casual Offerings:** Rapidly evolving fast-casual dining experiences now showcase gourmet elements that elevate traditional menu items. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Collaborations in the food sector are exploring unique ingredients such as hot honey to reinvent classic meal options. - **Condiment and Sauce:** Hot honey emerges as a versatile condiment, opening new possibilities for manufacturers to innovate beyond traditional sweeteners and hot sauces. - **Restaurant Chains:** Chain restaurants are increasingly looking to differentiate their menus by incorporating trendy and dynamic flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Hot Honey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hot Honey Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greene-turtle-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicis-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Hot Honey-Enhanced Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey1.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Pizza Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikeys-late-night-slice.md) - [Limited-Time Honey-Inspired Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels1.md) - [Hot Honey Drink Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-it-up-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Waffle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-rogers-chicken-waffles.md) - [Spicy Honey Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-hot-honey.md)