# Scoop-Shaped Potato Snacks Wienerschnitzel's Tater Scoops are Loaded with Cheese & Toppings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tater-scoops References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wienerschnitzel-gives-the-classic-french-fry-a-glow-up--unveils-tasty-new-tater-scoops-in-three-delicious-flavor-combinations-301159117.html) & [wienerschnitzel](http://www.wienerschnitzel.com) The world's largest hot dog chain, [Wienerschnitzel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-corn-dogs), is reinventing a favorite American comfort food with its newest creation, Tater Scoops. The crispy, fried, [scoop-shaped potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-summer-red-scoops) are available in three flavors that are loaded in different ways to suit a variety of appetites. There's the Chili Cheese Tater Scoops for traditional fans, the Double Cheese Tater Scoops with cheddar cheese sauce and cheddar cheese shreds, and the Cheesy Bacon Tater Scoops with cheese, chopped bacon and grilled onions. For a limited time only, Wienerschnitzel is offering its loaded Tater Scoops at participating locations. With this new menu item, Wienerschnitzel is giving "the [classic French fry a glow-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-7)" and offering a fresh new way for people to appreciate tater tot treats and the many ingredients they pair well with. Image Credit: Wienerschnitzel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Reinvented Comfort Foods:** Opportunity to explore innovative twists to traditional comfort foods by reinventing popular dishes. - **Loaded Snack Creations:** Potential for creating loaded snack options that offer a variety of flavors and toppings for enhanced eating experiences. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Opportunity to bridge the gap between fast food and gourmet dining by introducing high-quality ingredients and gourmet-style presentation in fast food items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can explore new menu items and concepts that reinvent comfort foods and provide unique snacking experiences. - **Frozen Food Manufacturers:** Frozen food manufacturers can create frozen versions of scoop-shaped potato snacks with different flavors and innovative toppings to cater to the convenience-seeking consumers. - **Casual Dining Restaurants:** Casual dining restaurants can incorporate gourmet-style loaded snack creations into their menus as a unique offering that blurs the lines between fast food and gourmet dining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Fries-Filled Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-fries-burrito.md) - [Taco-Inspired Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-totchos.md) - [Miniature Corn Dog Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-corn-dogs.md) - [Chili-Topped Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Spiral-Cut Southwest Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-southwest-potato-twists.md) - [Cheesy Tater Tot Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-chicken.md) - [Cup-Style Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idahoan-foods.md) - [Pulled Pork Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-dog.md) - [Cheesy Tater Tot Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-tots.md)