# Fast Food Lettuce Burgers Red Robin Will Sell the 'Wedgie Burger,' A Patty Inside Lettuce By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedgie-burger References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/12/red-robin-debuts-450-calorie-wedgie-burger.html) American fast food chain Red Robin will introduce the Wedgie burger to their menu for a limited time as a healthier option. The 450-calorie burger will be a patty inside a wedge of lettuce and will be available at the fast food chain until February 7, 2016. The Wedgie Burger will feature a six-ounce beef patty, tomato, bacon, guacamole and red onions on a "bun" made of lettuce. For the combo option, the Wedgie Burger is served with a side salad by default rather than the usual side of [bottomless fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-yummm-burger-deal). The Wedgie Burger is a great example of [fast food chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-big-qp-burger) working to modernize their menu in order to appeal to health conscious consumers and win over discerning millennials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Fast Food:** The Wedgie Burger represents a trend towards healthier options in the fast food industry. - **Menu Innovation:** Fast food chains are exploring new and inventive menu options, such as burgers without traditional buns. - **Millennial Marketing:** Red Robin's introduction of the Wedgie Burger shows a focus on catering to the preferences of millennial consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry is embracing healthier alternatives to traditional menu items. - **Food Service:** The introduction of the Wedgie Burger indicates a trend towards offering more variety and customization in food service establishments. - **Health and Wellness:** The Wedgie Burger aligns with the growing demand for healthy dining options and could disrupt the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Wing Skewered Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wingman-burger.md) - [Cheeky Competitor-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-way.md) - [Indulgent Halloween Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster-burger.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Pretzel-Filled Fast-Food Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-pub.md) - [Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-salad-burger.md) - [Premium Fast Food Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-steakhouse-burgers.md) - [Ultra-Thin Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatburger-flatburger.md) - [Bun-Free Burger Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bunless-burger.md)