1851

<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The composition of the modern American meal is pretty well established: the entr&#233;e/side/beverage/dessert formula has been around for centuries. But that doesn&#8217;t mean restaurants and meal trends haven&#8217;t had their revolutions. Endless interpretations of sandwiches, burgers and pizzas exist on the entr&#233;e end of things, and varieties of craft beer, coffee, teas and milkshakes have made their rounds on beverage menus. Side dishes, on the other hand, have always seemed to stick to the basics. Fried potatoes remain the default side at many quick service restaurants, but the side portion of the meal is starting to pick up pace.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Sure, the burger may be the highlight of your trip to the drive-thru, but quick service restaurants have come to realize that their unique, delicious options can&#8217;t end at the main dish anymore. Consumers demand the best of every aspect of their experience, and they&#8217;re definitely not low on restaurant options, making it even more difficult for restaurants to keep customers coming back. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Recently, QSR brands began positioning their side dish offerings in new ways in order to stand out from the crowd and continue to drive sales. Can chicken nuggets be a side? If you&#8217;ve swung by a <a href="http://www.bk.com/franchising/home?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition-4138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burger King</a> recently, you would know they&#8217;d say yes. Can dessert be a side? Heck yeah &#8211; haven&#8217;t you ever had a kid&#8217;s meal from <a href="http://www.culvers.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition-4138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culver&#8217;s</a>? Fries aren&#8217;t just fries anymore &#8211; <a href="http://checkersfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition-4138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkers</a> seasons theirs to perfection, and you better not order fries at In-N-Out without getting them &#8220;animal style.&#8221;</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">When <a href="http://checkers.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition-4138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkers &amp; Rally&#8217;s</a> started winning award after award for their famous seasoned fries, they knew they couldn&#8217;t stop there, so they took their famous seasoning and created new sides, including Fry Seasoned Monsterella Stix and Fully Loaded Fries.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><a href="http://www.backyardburgersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition-4138" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back Yard Burgers</a> offers every side dish option from tots and chili cheese fries to fried pickles and loaded baked potatoes. They&#8217;re consistently experimenting with new flavors through their limited time offers, which always feature a new side dish. The brand finds that including unique side dishes helps seal the deal with consumers, completing the meal and keeping taste buds excited. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">&#8220;Each limited time offer that we promote features a side dish, whether it is Salt &amp; Vinegar Waffle Fries or Chili Cheese Fries,&#8221; said Andrea Jacobs, director of marketing at Back Yard Burgers. &#8220;We include multiple point-of-purchase elements that picture and promote these sides alongside the featured burger and milkshake.&#8221; </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">It seems inevitable that side options will continue to evolve, and major franchise chains will start offering tempura veggies, bacon wrapped dates or other options among fries and chips. Any side dish you can think of may be worth exploring if you&#8217;re eager to stand out in the crowd of quick service restaurants. The opportunities, and potential rewards, are endless. </span></div><div style="  font-style: normal; normal;  normal;"></div>

1851 Franchise

In a continual effort to re-invent and innovate menus to meet consumer's evolving tastes, QSR concepts are taking side dishes to a whole new level.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Chili cheese fries with that? How QSR Brands Are Using Sides to Stand Out Against the Competition.  

chili-cheese-fries-with-that-how-qsr-brands-are-using-sides-to-stand-out-against-the-competition

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers - Butch and Niki Irwin - Father's Day - 1851 Franchise

A Legacy of Care: How a Father and Daughter Team Elevate Senior Living Across Michigan and Ohio

comfort-keepers-monroe-butch-niki-irwin

Minuteman Press International

Minuteman Press Franchise Owner Corey Sanders at his center in Greenville, SC.

Minuteman Press Franchise Review: From Business Consulting to Printing

minuteman-press-franchise-review-from-business-consulting-to-printing

HomeTeam Inspection Service

Sell Smarter: How Pre-Listing Inspections Give Home Sellers an Edge

pre-listing-inspections-seller-advantage

BoConcept

BoConcept Shares Tips for Homeowners Who Want to Refresh Their Living Rooms

boconcept-shares-tips-for-homeowners-who-want-to-refresh-their-living-rooms

BoConcept’s Carmen Henriquez Shares Tips for Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Design

boconcepts-carmen-henriquez-shares-tips-for-seamless-indoor-outdoor-design

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Homebuyers Keep Buying — And That’s Good News for Home Service Franchises - 1851 Franchise

Homebuyers Keep Buying — And That’s Good News for Home Service Franchises

homebuyers-keep-buying-and-thats-good-news-for-home-service-franchises

AI Could Push Unemployment to 20% — Fueling a Surge in First-Time Franchise Buyers - 1851 Franchise

AI Could Push Unemployment to 20% — Fueling a Surge in First-Time Franchise Buyers

ai-unemployment-impact-white-collar-job-loss

How To Sell Just One Franchise: What You’ll Learn at FranCamp NJ 2025

how-to-sell-just-one-franchise-what-youll-learn-at-francamp-nj-2025

House Passes Tax Relief Package With Key Benefits for Small Businesses and Franchises

house-passes-small-business-tax-relief-bill-2025

McDonald’s To Hire 375,000 Workers as It Prepares for Major U.S. Expansion

mcdonalds-to-hire-375000-workers-as-it-prepares-for-major-us-expansion

How Car Sales Taught Buddy's Home Furnishings’ Mitchell Lee the Secrets of Franchise Development

how-car-sales-taught-buddys-home-furnishings-mitchell-lee-the-secrets-of-franchise-development

busy-bee-jumpers-consumer-positioning-image-kids-jumping-bounce-house

Delivering Fun With a Smile: How Busy Bee Jumpers Earns 5-Star Raves From Families Across New England

busy-bee-jumpers-party-rentals

From Brows to Business: How Two Sisters Are Building M Browz, a Global PMU Franchise With Heart

from-brows-to-business-how-two-sisters-are-building-m-browz-a-global-pmu-franchise-with-heart

busy-bee-jumpers-franchise-positioning-image

Bouncing Into Business: How Busy Bee Jumpers Is Building the First National Bounce House Franchise

franchise-opportunity-busy-bee-jumpers-franchise

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

The Top 20 Handyman Franchises To Invest in for 2025

top-handyman-franchises-to-invest-in

The Top 20 Cleaning Franchises to Invest in for 2025

top-cleaning-franchises-to-invest-in

franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Melissa & Matt Johnson and Pigtails & Crewcuts logo

Building a Family-Friendly Business: How Melissa and Matt Johnson Grew Pigtails & Crewcuts in San Antonio

how-melissa-and-matt-johnson-grew-pigtails-crewcuts-in-san-antonio

Sola Salons Franchisee Grows Salon Freedom Into a Multi-State Powerhouse 

sola-salons-franchisee-grows-salon-freedom-into-a-multi-state-powerhouse

Chili cheese fries with that? How QSR Brands Are Using Sides to Stand Out Against the Competition.

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS