# Loaded Grilled Hot Dogs Waybak Burger is Celebrating Summer with a New Works Dog By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-dog References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/07/06/wayback-burgers-introduces-new-works-dog-and-new-jalapeno-ranch-fries/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/waybackburgers/photos/a.159578737405806/5495831947113765/?type=3)  Nothing screams summer quite like a hot dog with all the fixings, which is why [Wayback Burger's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-burger) new [Works Dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-burger) is sure to become your go-to order during the hottest days of the year. To kick off summer 2022, [Wayback Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-winter-foods) has just debuted two tasty new menu items: the Works Dog and new Jalapeño Ranch Fries. The Works Dog is a loaded hot dog that consists of a grilled hot dog wiener served on a fluffy brioche bun, and topped with onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and Wayback’s works mustard. As for the Jalapeño Ranch Fries, this signature side features the brand's classic French fries topped with jalapeños and drizzled with ranch dressing. Both seasonal dishes are available now through September 9, 2022. Image Credit: Wayback Burgers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 12% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Summer-themed Menu Items:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to create seasonal menu items that cater to customers' desire for fresh, summery flavors and ingredients. - **Loaded Hot Dogs:** There is an opportunity to innovate and experiment with different toppings and condiments to offer customers more creative and unique hot dog options. - **Signature Fries:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to offer unique and specialty fries to accompany main dishes and entice customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Restaurants:** There is an opportunity for fast food chains to add unique seasonal items to their menus and experiment with new flavors and ingredients. - **Food and Beverage Retailers:** There is an opportunity for food and beverage retailers to carry a wider variety of hot dog toppings and condiments to offer customers the ability to customize their summer BBQ meals. - **Food Trucks:** There is an opportunity for food trucks to experiment with different hot dog toppings and unique fry offerings to stand out from the competition and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homestyle Chili Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chili-cheese-dog.md) - [Burger-Inspired Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheeseburger-sausage.md) - [Celebratory Americana Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-american-hot-dog.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-naughty-dog.md) - [Specialty Hot Dog Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-hot-dog-menu.md) - [Brisket-Topped Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-dog.md) - [Spicy-Hot Winter Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-winter-foods.md) - [Legacy Hot Dog Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistle-dog.md) - [Hot Dog QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-hot-dog-month.md)