# Artisanal Beef Burger Upgrades BurgerFi is Offering Wagyu Beef Upgrades Throughout May By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-beef-upgrade References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/burgerfi-announces-free-wagyu-beef-upgrades-throughout-month-of-may/) & [burgerfi](https://www.burgerfi.com)  [BurgerFi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-rib-burger) has announced it will be offering complimentary [Wagyu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-steakhouse-burgers) Beef upgrades across all its burgers in celebration of National Burger Month to help customers mark the occasion without breaking the bank. The promotion is on now through the end of May and only requires customers to request their burger to be made with Wagyu to take advantage of the premium upgrade. The promotional burger upgrades are arriving at the perfect time to coincide with National Burger Month, but also to satisfy consumer demand for greater value for every dollar they spend. Chef Gustavo Cutie commented on the BurgerFi Wagyu Beef upgrades saying, "At our guests’ request, we will upgrade every [Angus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-beef-burgers) burger to Wagyu at no extra cost. We’re raising the standard for quality and value. With its higher marbling, greater tenderness, and richer flavor, Wagyu delivers a noticeably better burger. No upcharge and no compromise!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 71% - 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 - **Accessible Premiumization:** A shift toward offering high-end ingredients like Wagyu at no extra charge is reshaping consumer expectations for affordable luxury in everyday dining. - **Value-driven Quality:** Consumers increasingly demand elevated quality per dollar, prompting menu strategies that prioritize perceived value through premium upgrades. - **Limited-time Premium Promotions:** Time-bound upgrades tied to events such as National Burger Month are creating spikes in trial of upscale offerings and opportunities for brand differentiation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-casual Restaurant Chains:** Chains that blend speed with elevated ingredients stand to redefine mass-market taste profiles by normalizing premium options. - **Meat Supply and Sourcing:** Premium protein suppliers may face pressure to scale Wagyu production and innovate cost-effective sourcing models to meet growing demand. - **Food Marketing and Loyalty Platforms:** Promotional upgrades linked to calendar events and loyalty programs are generating measurable uplifts in customer acquisition and average spend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wagyu Blend Burger Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheesy-bacon-burger.md) - [Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-steakhouse-whopper.md) - [Elevated Signature Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higherquality-whopper-experience.md) - [Oversized Americana Cuisine Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allamerican-bigger-better-burgers.md) - [Chinese Cuisine-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-szechuan-menu.md) - [Chef-Backed Premium Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-burger.md) - [Elevated German Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-bratwurst.md) - [Butcher-Honoring Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cte-brasserie-bourguignon-burger-bubbles.md) - [Renowned Chef Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-made-by-gordon.md)