# Habanero-Doused French Fries New Yellowbird Nacho Fries are Coming to Taco Bell By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellowbird-nacho-fries References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/new-yellowbird-nacho-fries-coming-to-taco-bell-this-month/)  Nacho Fries is one of [Taco Bell's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-ranch-nacho-fries) most popular items and now the chain is offering a riff on this signature dish with the launch of new [Yellowbird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-batch-yellowbird-habanero-potato-chips) Nacho Fries. Starting later this month, Taco Bell will begin offering new Yellowbird Nacho Fries. The new dish is actually a collaboration with a hot sauce company called Yellowbird, which offers "Spicy condiments with spunky character made with real ingredients deep in the heart of Texas." The new Yellowbird Nacho Fries will feature Taco Bell's signature golden fries topped with tender steak, nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, diced tomatoes, and a creamy [Spicy Habanero Ranch sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-fire-sauce) by Yellowbird. Though the official launch date for the new offering has not yet been confirmed, it's widely reported to be April 13th. Image Credit: Taco Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Collaboration with Hot Sauce Brands:** Fast food chains can collaborate with hot sauce brands to offer new signature dishes with unique spicy flavors. - **Innovative French Fry Variations:** Fast food chains can experiment with new ingredients and toppings to offer innovative variations of their signature french fries. - **Reduced-fat and Healthier Options:** Fast food chains can appeal to health-conscious consumers by offering reduced-fat and healthier options in their menu offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can drive sales and growth by introducing new innovative menu items, collaborations and healthy options. - **Hot Sauce Industry:** Hot sauce brands can explore opportunities to collaborate with fast food chains to expand their reach and offer their products to a wider customer base. - **Food Delivery Industry:** Food delivery companies can partner with fast food chains to offer their new signature dishes with unique flavors to their customers, and explore opportunities for cross-promotion and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ranch-Covered Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-ranch-nacho-fries.md) - [Collaboration Creamy Spiced Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-aardvark-nacho-fries.md) - [Saucy Jalapeno-Lime Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-chile-verde-fries.md) - [Nacho-Flavor Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito.md) - [Creamy Spiced Steak-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-steak-white-hot-ranch-fries.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Revamped QSR Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-1.md) - [Loaded Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-nacho-fries.md) - [Spicy Steak Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries.md)