# QSR Brand Bacon Products Wendy’s Double-Smoked Bacon Has a Restaurant-Inspried Taste By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-doublesmoked-bacon References: [allrecipes](https://www.allrecipes.com/wendys-bacon-at-grocery-stores-11744679) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com/en-ca)  [Wendy’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-son-of-baconator) Double-Smoked Bacon has been added to the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger) brand's existing range of grocery products as the perfect option for consumers to pick up ahead of summertime grilling. The product consists of restaurant-quality bacon with an extra thick-cut profile that has been double smoked to give it a rich, deep flavor profile that doesn't skimp on meatiness. The bacon comes in packs of 340-grams and is available now at [Kroger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranchers-premium-smokehouse-and-kroger) in the US for shoppers to purchase. Wendy’s Double-Smoked Bacon is perfect for pairing with the brand's recently launched burger beef patties as a way to recreate its classic menu items from home this summer. This responds to the many consumers who are reducing their fast food purchases in the face of increased costs. Image Credit: Getty Images/Allrecipes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 42% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet-quality Consumer Products:** The introduction of restaurant-inspired bacon products into grocery stores highlights a growing trend of gourmet-quality options being made available for home cooking. - **At-home Dining Experience:** With consumers seeking to replicate restaurant experiences at home, products like double-smoked bacon offer a way to enhance at-home dining without the high costs associated with dining out. - **Meat Enhancement Innovation:** Innovations in meat processing, such as the double-smoked process, are capturing consumer interest by offering intensified flavor profiles and quality previously exclusive to restaurants. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Quick service restaurants are expanding their brand presence into grocery retail by offering signature products to cater to a home cooking audience. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers are increasingly stocking products that bridge the gap between convenience and gourmet, appealing to consumers seeking quality ingredients. - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry is being transformed by innovative smoking and preservation techniques that enhance product flavor and appeal in the grocery aisle, redefining consumer expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Barbecue QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Hardwood-Smoked Bacon Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-product-range.md) - [Richly Flavored Bacon Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-introduces.md) - [Thick-Cut Bacon Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-cut-bacon.md) - [Piquant Bacon-Packed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-blazin-baconator.md) - [Extra-Spicy Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-baconator.md) - [Candied Bacon QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-candied-bacon.md) - [QSR Savoury Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Branded QSR Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-ground-beef-patties.md)