# Local Onion-Celebrating Burgers Burgerville is Serving Up a Walla Walla BBQ Cheeseburger By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walla-walla-bbq-cheeseburger References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/burgerville-highlights-summer-menu/)  [Burgerville](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-your-face-cheeseburger) is putting the spotlight on Walla Walla Onions this month with two fresh seasonal items: the Walla Walla BBQ Cheeseburger and the Walla Walla Onion Rings. For those unfamiliar, Walla Walla onions are a large, juicy variety of onion that's known for its sweet and mild that becomes even sweeter when cooked. Walla Walla Onions are a staple of the Pacific Northwest, which is why Burgerville is making them a star ingredient for the summer. Burgerville's new Walla Walla BBQ Cheeseburger takes roasted onions right from Walla Walla Washington and pairs them with Local Country Natural Beef, a tangy BBQ sauce, melted Face Rock Aged White Cheddar, house-made coleslaw, and creamy mayo. On the other hand, the Walla Walla Onion Rings consist of Sweet Walla Walla onions bathed in a tangy buttermilk batter and breaded with crunchy panko. Both of the seasonal offerings are available starting July 2, 2024. Image Credit: Burgerville ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 25% - 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 - **Seasonal Local Ingredients:** Burgerville's focus on locally sourced Walla Walla onions highlights the growing trend of using regional produce to create unique, seasonal menu items. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The incorporation of high-quality, artisanal ingredients like Face Rock Aged White Cheddar in fast food reflects an elevated consumer expectation for gourmet-inspired offerings. - **Innovative Onion Preparations:** Creating diverse dishes such as the Walla Walla BBQ Cheeseburger and Walla Walla Onion Rings demonstrates the versatility and innovative potential of using specialty onions in new ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** Burgerville's seasonal onion-focused menu items cater to a segment of fast casual dining consumers who appreciate both convenience and quality. - **Local Agriculture:** The emphasis on Walla Walla onions underscores the important relationship between local agriculture producers and regional restaurant chains. - **Gourmet Food Products:** Integrating artisanal cheese and unique onion varieties into fast food recipes reflects a crossover between gourmet food products and quick-service dining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Cheddar Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-your-face-cheeseburger.md) - [Slightly Spicy Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sassy-cheeseburger.md) - [Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-cheeseburger.md) - [Celebratory Oktoberfest Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oktoberfest-burger.md) - [Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerville-menu-items.md) - [Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Spiced Honey Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-honey-cheese-curds.md) - [Updated Burger Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregon-marionberry-shake.md) - [Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-cheeseburger.md)