# Juicy Sandwich-Burger Hybrids Sonic's New Grilled Cheese Burger is Available for a Limited Time By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-1 References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/08/30/sonic-launches-new-grilled-cheese-burger-nationwide/) America's iconic drive-in chain [Sonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-griller) has combined its fan-favorite [grilled cheese sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese) with a classic cheeseburger to create its new Grilled Cheese Burger. The Grilled Cheese Burger is made with its delicious buttery Texas Toast and adds melted cheese, a 100 % pure beef patty, mustard, ketchup, and diced onions to create a delicious sandwich-burger hybrid. It is the perfect road trip meal and comes with a [duo patty offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-char-melt) for those in need of extra protein. This new offering is available at participating Sonic locations and retails for USD 2.49. It is available for a limited time until September 26 while supplies last. Customers can also purchase this delicious new meal for half-price when ordering online or through the Sonic app. Image Credit: Sonic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Sandwich-burger Hybrids:** There is an opportunity to create new sandwich-burger hybrid menu items by combining two classic dishes. - **Limited Time Offer Foods:** Limited time offers can create a sense of urgency and drive sales for particular menu items. - **Mobile Ordering:** Offering discounts or promotions for mobile orders incentivizes customers to try new offerings and benefits from the added convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual:** Fast casual restaurants can benefit from combining traditional menu items to create unique offerings. - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can utilize limited time offers to drive sales and keep the menu fresh and exciting for customers. - **Mobile App Development:** There is an opportunity to develop mobile ordering apps that incentivize customers to try new offerings and gain benefits from added convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Hybrid QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peppercorn-ranch-grilled-cheese-burger.md) - [Hearty Cheese-Filled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-double-burger.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Glazed Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-griller.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Double-Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-double-stack.md) - [Buttery Bacon-Filled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-butter-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Onion Ring-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chophouse-burger.md)