# Circus-Themed Restaurant Menus The TGI Fridays 'Under The Big Top' Menu is Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-big-top-menu References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/03/30/tgi-fridays-launches-new-flaming-donut-chicken-sandwich-and-new-whiskey-glazed-donut-burger-as-part-of-larger-under-the-big-top-menu/) & [tgifridays](https://www.tgifridays.com) The [TGI Fridays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frijitas-menu) 'Under The Big Top' menu is being launched by the restaurant brand with the help of Alfonso Ribeiro to offer patrons with a number of drink and food options that will call to mind the circus experience. The menu includes the Flaming Donut Chicken Sandwich, the [Whiskey-Glazed Donut Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallin-for-flavor-menu), the Oooey Gooey Mozz Stick Melter, the Famous Whiskey-Glazed Skewer, the Amazing Blazing Pound of Cheese Fries, the Giant Churro Twists and the Red Bull Strawberry Lemon Slush. The menu also includes two circus-themed cocktails including the Fireball Fire Eater Margarita and the Cotton Candy Cosmo. The TGI Fridays 'Under The Big Top' menu is being made available for dine-in guests as well as for takeout orders. Image Credit: TGI Fridays ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Circus-themed Restaurant Menus:** More restaurant brands are likely to adopt circus-inspired menus to offer immersive dining experiences. - **Novelty Food and Beverage Items:** Incorporating unique menu items like the Flaming Donut Chicken Sandwich and the Whiskey-Glazed Donut Burger is likely to attract customers and create buzz. - **Alcohol Infused Menu Items:** Cocktails like the Fireball Fire Eater Margarita and the Cotton Candy Cosmo are an opportunity for more restaurant brands to incorporate trendy and Instagram-worthy drinks into their menus. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** The restaurant industry can leverage circus-themed menus as a way to set themselves apart from competitors and surprise and delight customers with new dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating novelty food and beverage items into menus can increase sales and attract new customers, especially among the younger and social media savvy demographic. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses like hotels and resorts may consider adopting circus themes into their F&B outlets, offering an immersive dining experience for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fajitas-Themed Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frijitas-menu.md) - [Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-menu.md) - [Garish Holiday Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgi-elf-days.md) - [Carnivorous Rib-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-burger-bundle.md) - [Couple-Friendly Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridays-feast-menu.md) - [Piquant Restaurant Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgi-fridays-burgers.md) - [Unlimited Pancake Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomless-pancakes.md) - [Spiraled Steak Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-steak-frites.md) - [Low-Cost Restaurant Lunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-for-10-lunch-entres.md)