# Crispy BBQ Sauce Burgers The Burger King Sweet ‘N’ Spicy BBQ Burger is Available in New Zealand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-spicy-bbq-burger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/06/03/burger-king-debuts-new-sweet-n-spicy-bbq-burger-and-fries-in-new-zealand/) & [burgerking.co.nz](https://www.burgerking.co.nz)  The [Burger King Sweet ‘N’ Spicy BBQ Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-whisky-bbq-king) is a new menu item at the brand's participating locations in New Zealand to provide patrons with a sweet, spicy and savory flavor experience. The burger starts off with the brand's signature flame-grilled beef patty, which is smothered in a Sweet 'N' Spicy BBQ sauce before being topped with crispy onions, mayo and lettuce. The burger comes served on a toasted sesame seed bun to give it a touch of fluffiness alongside the barbecue flavor-forward ingredients. The Burger King Sweet ‘N’ Spicy BBQ Burger is arriving at participating locations for a short time only and is launching with the Sweet 'N' Spicy Loaded Fries. These fries start off with a fresh batch, and come topped with a smoky BBQ sauce along with mustard and crispy onions. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 25% | 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 - **BBQ Burger:** Opportunity to create unique BBQ burger flavors by experimenting with various sauces, toppings, and buns. - **Loaded Fries:** Opportunity to offer loaded fries as a side dish at fast food chains with a variety of toppings such as cheese, bacon, and different dipping sauces. - **Flame-grilled Beef Patty:** Opportunity to market the unique flavor of flame-grilled beef patties as a differentiating factor for fast food chains in the burger industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Incorporating unique and limited-time menu items like the Sweet 'N' Spicy BBQ Burger and Sweet 'N' Spicy Loaded Fries to attract customers and create buzz for the brand. - **Sauce and Condiment Industry:** Developing new and unique BBQ sauces to offer fast food chains for use in their limited-time menu items and exclusive dishes. - **Potato Industry:** Marketing and supplying unique and high-quality potatoes to fast food chains for use in their loaded fries menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boozy Maple BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-whisky-bbq-king.md) - [Maple Syrup-Drizzled Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-fried-chicken-burger.md) - [Saucy Crispy Onion Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-onion-whopper.md) - [Fruity Extra-Spicy QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-king.md) - [Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-whopper.md) - [Sweet-and-Spicy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bangin-burger.md) - [Sticky Barbecue Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-spicy-sticky-bbq-angus.md) - [Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-whopper.md) - [Spicy QSR Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-bundle.md)