Habit Burger Unveils Revamped BBQ Bacon Char

New and improved burger features sweet BBQ, smoky bacon, and signature freshness.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Habit Burger & Grill has refreshed its popular BBQ Bacon Char burger with an updated build that delivers even more bold, balanced flavor. The new version features a freshly chargrilled beef patty layered with American cheese, hickory smoked bacon, sweet BBQ sauce, crispy onion tanglers, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on a toasted seeded bun.

Why it matters

The revamped BBQ Bacon Char reinforces Habit's commitment to quality ingredients and made-to-order freshness, while also dialing up the flavor profile to appeal to customers seeking bold, craveable tastes.

The details

The new BBQ Bacon Char features a sweet BBQ sauce recipe, hickory smoked bacon, and crispy onion tanglers to add crunch, creating a burger that Executive Chef Jason Triail says delivers "big smoke and big flavor, but still balanced." Each burger is freshly cooked and assembled to order.

  • The BBQ Bacon Char is now available at Habit locations nationwide.

The players

Habit Burger & Grill

A fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 1969 in Southern California, known for its chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shakes made with fresh, quality ingredients.

Jason Triail

Executive Chef at Habit Burger & Grill, responsible for developing new menu items and refreshing existing fan favorites.

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What they’re saying

“BBQ and bacon? That's already a power move. But we went back in and dialed it up. You've got sweet new BBQ sauce recipe, hickory smoked bacon, and those crispy onion tanglers bringing the crunch. It's big smoke and big flavor, but still balanced. You take a bite and you know… it's fresh like that.”

— Jason Triail, Executive Chef (bakercityherald.com)

The takeaway

Habit Burger's revamped BBQ Bacon Char showcases the brand's commitment to bold, balanced flavors and made-to-order freshness, appealing to customers seeking craveable burgers with a signature Habit twist.