# Piquant Bacon-Packed Burgers The Wendy's Blazin’ Baconator Offers a Kick of Spicy Meat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-blazin-baconator References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2022/09/09/wendys-canada-introduces-new-blazin-baconator/) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com/en-ca)  The [Wendy's Blazin’ Baconator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger) is a new burger arriving at participating locations in Canada for avid fans of the original to try out or those who have a penchant for spicy fare. The burger starts off with a quarter-pound of fresh Canadian beef that's cooked to perfection before being topped with melted cheddar cheese infused with a touch of jalapeño. The burger is paired with six strips of [candied bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-doublesmoked-bacon) sandwiched between the beef patties and placed on top, and is finished with a [sweet heat mayo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bangin-burger) to give it a touch of creamy texture with flavor to boot. The Wendy's Blazin’ Baconator comes with your choice of double or triple beef patties to suit patrons with big hunger. Image Credit: Wendy’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Spicy Fast Food:** Fast food chains can explore spicier options in their menus, offering a new experience for customers who enjoy bold and challenging flavors. - **Gourmet Burgers:** Restaurants can experiment with more sophisticated burger combinations, using high-quality ingredients, unique toppings, and cooking techniques to appeal to foodies and expand their market. - **Alternative Condiments:** Companies can develop and market new sauces, dressings, and spreads that add excitement and originality to familiar dishes, using bold flavors, contrasting textures, and unexpected ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can leverage the trend of spicy and gourmet burgers to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract new customers, especially younger generations who value taste, convenience, and innovation. - **Casual Dining:** Restaurants can explore the trend of gourmet burgers to elevate their casual dining experience, offering customers a more upscale and creative option that combines comfort and sophistication. - **Packaged Foods:** Food companies can tap into the trend of alternative condiments to innovate in the packaged foods market, offering consumers a wider variety of options that meet their changing preferences and lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Spicy Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-baconator.md) - [Saucy Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Pretzel Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-baconator.md) - [Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-cheeseburger.md) - [Spicy Autumnal Burger Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blaze-jalapeo-double.md) - [Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-whopper.md) - [Elevated Canadian-Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-mushroom-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Piquant Value-Focused Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-angry-cheeseburger.md) - [Fried Cheese Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesenator.md)