# Southwest-Inspired Sandwiches Burger King Has a New New Southwest Bacon Whopper Sandwich Lineup By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-bacon-whopper-sandwich References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/burger-king-introduces-new-southwest-bacon-whopper-sandwich-lineup/)  Burger King is looking to iterate on its iconic Whopper sandwich with the brand new [Southwest Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-grilled-chicken-sandwich) Whopper Sandwich lineup. The new Southwest Bacon Whopper Sandwich lineup is a collection of four sandwiches that each put a Southwestern twist on the brand's classic dish. All four feature a new avocado spread, as well as seasoned tortilla strips, crispy bacon, and a creamy spicy sauce. One of the options in the lineup is also geared towards flexitarians because it's made with a plant-based patty made by [Impossible Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-n-sandwich). This [Impossible Southwest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich) Bacon Whopper pairs the flame-grilled Impossible patty with avocado spread, crispy bacon, seasoned tortilla strips, American cheese, lettuce, white onions, tomatoes, and creamy spicy sauce. The Southwest Bacon Whopper sandwiches are available now at participating Burger King locations nationwide for a limited time. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Southwest-inspired Fast Food:** Opportunity to create new menu items that put a Southwestern twist on classic fast food dishes. - **Flexitarian Options:** Opportunity to cater to the growing flexitarian demographic by offering plant-based versions of meat dishes. - **New Sandwich Collections:** Opportunity to innovate and periodically introduce unique sandwich collections to increase customer interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to expand their menu offerings by introducing new and exciting sandwich collections. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Opportunity for plant-based food producers to collaborate with fast food chains to provide flexitarian menu options. - **Southwestern Cuisine Industry:** Opportunity for Southwestern cuisine restaurants to expand into the fast food market by offering their unique twist on classic fast food dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avocado-Topped Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-bacon-whopper.md) - [Steakhouse-Inspired QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-bacon-whopper.md) - [Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Plant-Based QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-king-sandwich.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Bold Texas-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-wrangler-double.md) - [Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-steakhouse-whopper.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md) - [Stacked Southern-Style Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-bacon-double-burger.md)