# Sun-Cooked QSR Sandwiches The Burger King Kuwait Sun Flame-Grilled Whopper is the World's First By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-flamegrilled-whopper References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/07/24/burger-king-is-selling-a-sun-flame-grilled-whopper-in-kuwait/) & [bk.kw](https://www.bk.com.kw) The [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-king-sandwich) Kuwait Sun Flame-Grilled Whopper has been announced by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-eclipse-bogo-whopper) brand as its newest sandwich that is crafted in an unorthodox manner to help garner consumer attention. The sandwich is cooked with a solar-powered grill that harnesses the power of the sun to deliciously prepare it for patrons when the temperature reaches or surpasses 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The burger has been announced with a video from the brand that features chefs in fire proximity suits to show off just how hot the solar rays are in Kuwait. The Burger King Kuwait Sun Flame-Grilled Whopper draws attention to the brand to offer consumers another reason to patronize the [QSR brand this summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanesestyle-summer-burgers). Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Solar-powered Cooking:** Fast food chains can leverage solar energy to cook their meals, reducing reliance on conventional energy sources and minimizing their carbon footprint. - **Unconventional Food Preparation:** Innovative and unique methods of food preparation, like solar-powered grilling, can attract consumers looking for novel dining experiences. - **Climate-friendly Offerings:** Eco-conscious customers are increasingly seeking out environmentally-friendly branded products and services, creating a significant opportunity for restaurants to promote sustainable offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food/qsr:** Fast food chains can incorporate unusual methods of cooking, such as sun-powered grilling, to create buzz, garner patronage, and reinforce their brand values. - **Renewable Energy:** With the ongoing push to reduce carbon emissions, there is a significant opportunity for renewable energy providers to partner with fast food companies and create innovative green solutions to cooking emissions. - **Sustainability:** Increasingly, companies in various consumer-facing sectors are going green to address stakeholder demands and navigate regulatory landscapes, offering a niche for environmental consultancies and certification firms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-king-sandwich.md) - [Shaved Ice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-whopper.md) - [Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillwich.md) - [Flame-Grilled Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-grilled-billboard.md) - [Flaming Fare Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-grill-dining-experience.md) - [Steakhouse-Inspired QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-bacon-whopper.md) - [Western-Inspired QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-burgers.md) - [Southwest-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-bacon-whopper-sandwich.md) - [QSR Burger Chain Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whopper-island.md)