"Created in 2007, this burger was a Hail Mary move by the chain when the company was facing some serious setbacks. It paid off big time: Wendy's sold around 68 million Baconators in the burger's first year."
"However, there's no burger so tasty it can't be improved. When we ranked Wendy's burgers, for example, the Baconator fell in the middle of the pack due to some inconsistencies and over-reliance on mayo, and many negative reviews point out that it lacks balance."
"You can get the Son of Baconator if you don't want as big a burger as the original; the Breakfast Baconator with sausage and egg instead of beef patties; and the Baconator fries if you want the same flavor profile as a side dish. Like Wendy's famous cheese fries, the Baconator fries are made with cheese sauce and shredded cheese, but they have crumbled bacon added to them."
"TikToker Hellthyjunkfood created a Baconator and Baconator fries mashup she called the Baconatorerer. The name may never catch on, but it doubles down on cheese and bacon by putting the side right on top of the burger. Fries may not seem like a usual choice for a sandwich topping, but don't sleep"
The Baconator launched in 2007 as a major move during setbacks and sold about 68 million units in its first year. It became a lasting fan favorite, with many copycat recipes and online debates comparing it to other iconic burgers. Despite its success, rankings and reviews cite inconsistencies and an over-reliance on mayo, noting a lack of balance. Several spin-offs expand the concept, including Son of Baconator, Breakfast Baconator, and Baconator fries. Baconator fries use cheese sauce and shredded cheese with crumbled bacon, and a mashup idea places fries directly on top of the burger to intensify bacon-and-cheese flavor.
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