# Smoky Southwest Sandwiches The Jack in the Box Southwest Cheddar Cheeseburger is High-Quality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-cheddar-cheeseburger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/06/18/jack-in-the-box-introduces-new-southwest-cheddar-cheeseburger/) & [jackinthebox](https://www.jackinthebox.com) The [Jack in the Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-smashed-jack) Southwest Cheddar Cheeseburger is a new offering from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashed-jack-burger) brand that will provide consumers with a high-quality sandwich to enjoy when seeking out a [flavorful alternative to conventional burger offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-big-qp-burger). The sandwich starts off with a pure beef patty that is cooked to perfection before being topped with a smoked cheddar cheese slice, chipotle sauce, grilled onions, lettuce and tomatoes. The burger is served on a buttery bakery bun to further enhance the artisan-quality nature of the sandwich. The Jack in the Box Southwest Cheddar Cheeseburger is available at participating locations as part of a combo meal deal that is paired with a side of fries and a drink for $4.99. Image Credit: Jack in the Box ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-quality Burger Offerings:** Fast food chains can explore high-end burger ingredients and flavors to capture consumers looking for a flavorful alternative to conventional burgers - **Artisan-quality Sandwiches:** QSR brands can create artisan-quality sandwiches to cater to consumers seeking unique and premium fast food options - **Combo Meal Deals:** Fast food chains can create value deals for consumers by offering combined meal deals with sandwiches, sides and drinks to boost sales and customer satisfaction ### Where This Applies - **Fast-food:** Fast food chains can innovate their menu offerings to cater to changing consumer preferences and stand out in the competitive industry - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can develop high-quality and unique ingredients to cater to the demand for artisanal products in the consumer market - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can create combo meal deals to offer value for money to customers and increase sales while improving customer satisfaction ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Bread Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-smashed-jack.md) - [Smoky Double Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-show-cheeseburgers.md) - [Smashed Patty Burger Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttery-smashed-jack-burgers.md) - [Indulgent Oversized Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-smashed-jack-burger.md) - [Sauce-Covered Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashed-jack.md) - [Low-Cost Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-grilled-cheese.md) - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-grilled-cheese-sandwiches.md) - [Saucy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-grilled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Double Sourdough Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bacon-sourdough-jack.md)