# QSR Chicken Sandwich Expansions Applebee's Launches Two New Chicken Sandwiches at its Restaurants By Kanesa D | Published 2022-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-1 References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/applebees-adds-two-new-chicken-bacon-ranch-sandwiches-and-new-sweet-spicy-crispy-chicken-sandwich-alongside-new-smoothie-swirls/) & [applebees](https://www.applebees.com/en)  [Applebee’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-sandwiches) is expanding its menu offerings to include the new ‘Chicken Bacon Ranch’ and ‘Sweet [& Spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-refreshers) Crispy Chicken’ sandwiches. Consumers can choose between crispy or grilled chicken breast for their ‘Chicken Bacon Ranch’ sandwich, which is then topped with two pieces of Applewood-smoked bacon and served on brioche bread with shredded lettuce and pickles. The ‘[Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-guy-summer-menu)’ opts for a crispy patty with the brand’s Sweet Asian Chile sauce and coleslaw on a brioche bun. The new range of chicken sandwiches is being offered at participating Applebee's restaurants around the country. Despite possible location-specific pricing variations, the Grilled and Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich variants cost $12.99, while the Sweet & Spicy sandwich costs $11.99. All three come with a serving of french fries. Image Credit: Applebee's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Expansion of QSR Chicken Sandwich:** The QSR industry can further expand their chicken sandwich range with unique flavors and combinations to attract more customers. - **Innovation in QSR Chicken Sandwiches:** The QSR industry can experiment with different cooking techniques and ingredients to create better, healthier chicken sandwich alternatives. - **Menu Diversification in QSR:** QSRs can increase their consumer base by adding more diverse menu options like vegetarian and vegan chicken sandwich alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSR industry players like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's can adopt unique approaches to their chicken sandwich range and launch a range of innovative, diverse menu options. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurant chains like Panera Bread, Chipotle, and Cava can launch vegetarian chicken sandwich options to cater to their vegetarian and vegan consumer base. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub can partner with various QSRs and launch exclusive chicken sandwich deals and combos to attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Supersized Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cluckin-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Fruity Non-Alcoholic Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-swirls.md) - [Cajun-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cajun-ranch-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [QSR-Backed Sandwich Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon.md) - [Expanded Chicken Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollo-campero1.md) - [Bacon-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texascut-bacon-churchs-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Spicy-sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-honey-hot-chicken-sandwich.md)