Let’s face it, there’s only so much one can fit within the confines of two burger buns before it is simply impossible, or very difficult to eat. Toss in two patties, toppings, cheese, maybe an egg and possibly even a middle bun just to live dangerously and you’ve got a burger that’s probably bigger than your appetite.

One Canadian burger chain has come to rescue with a solution that’s nearly a old as time itself.

Don't you just love it when your favorite restaurant has a special? If you're lucky, you'll find something you really like on special, or at least something you don't totally hate. After all, it is your favorite restaurant, so as long as you're eating there AND saving a few dollars, why not go for it, right?

But what makes a special so special? There are quite a few reasons why a restaurant will have a menu item promotion or some other sort of deal.

Today we'll dig into four of the major ones.

As more and more people are becoming health-conscious in their dining habits, vegetarian and meatless options are growing in their popularity. And, with Vegetarian Awareness Month being celebrated in the U.S. in October of every year, the idea of increasing the number and quality of vegetarian or “veggie” menu options is catching on.

Hard Rock Cafe, as an example, is doing a vegetarian limited time offer (also known as an LTO) with a number of veggie options. Last year, the global chain included such items on its menu as a Quinoa Burger, Southwest Spiced Tofu and a Black Bean Wrap.

Starting a quick-serve or fast-casual restaurant brand in any country is a huge endeavor. It takes money, time, planning, and commitment. As you can see, it takes a lot to get a restaurant brand off the ground.

And even then, there's no guarantee of success. So why even consider taking your brand outside your country's borders in search of more profit? Well, for one thing, there's a huge pool of potential customers out there, and if a restaurant brand can tap into them in the right way, there's a good chance that brand will be successful.

In terms of culinary life, tater tots are still very young. Making their debut in cafeteria trays in American schools just under 70 years ago, the dish is simple - it’s potatoes. Or, maybe you prefer to call tater tots the UN-fries of American cuisine. Regardless of what you call them, or how you feel about them, they’re making a move into the spotlight lately - especially in burger joints where they are fast-approaching the simple french fry as the potato dish of choice to accompany burgers.