# Stacked Southern-Style Burgers Whataburger’s New Southern Bacon Double Burger Has Arrived By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-04-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-bacon-double-burger References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/whataburger-introduces-new-southern-bacon-double-burger-and-three-new-southern-bacon-chicken-sandwiches/)  Hot on the heels of its new Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, [Whataburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-wrangler-double) has announced the launch of its new Southern Bacon Double Burger. Delivering the delicious flavor of [southern backyard BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper), the new Southern Bacon Double Burger is the perfect way to satisfy your next burger craving. The new burger starts with two fresh, 100% beef patties, which are then layered with three pieces of [crisp bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-stack-smash), slices of Monterey Jack cheese, slices of American cheese, shredded cabbage, tangy southern-style sauce, pickles, and onions. The whole thing is served on a toasted five-inch bun that holds all the contents in. The new Southern Bacon Double Burger is also launching alongside Whataburger’s all-new Southern Bacon Chicken Sandwiches, which come in three tasty varieties. Image Credit: Whataburger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Southern-style Fast Food:** There is an opportunity for innovative fast-food restaurant offerings that highlight regional tastes and flavors. - **Multi-layered Burger Stacks:** There is an opportunity for innovative culinary creations with layered textures and flavors in the fast-food industry. - **Fast-food Variety:** There is an opportunity for fast-food restaurants to innovate by introducing new and unique regional flavors and protein options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-food:** Fast-food restaurants can capitalize on new regional flavors and unique protein options to satisfy consumer demand for variety. - **Food Retail:** Grocery stores and supermarkets can cater to consumer demand for regional flavors by introducing products that can offer similar taste experiences at home. - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can incorporate regional flavors and innovative culinary creations in their menus to attract customers looking for a unique dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Texas-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-wrangler-double.md) - [Steakhouse-Inspired Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-steakhouse-double.md) - [Spicy Autumnal Burger Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blaze-jalapeo-double.md) - [Blue Cheese-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blue-cheese-burger.md) - [Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-beast.md) - [Stacked Summer Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bacon-ranch-signature-stackburger.md) - [Double-Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-double-stack.md) - [Southwest-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-bacon-whopper-sandwich.md) - [Cheesy Extra-Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger.md)