# BBQ-Smothered Chicken Sandwiches Popeyes' is Testing a New BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-cheddar-chicken-sandwich References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/07/popeyes-tests-new-bbq-bacon-cheddar-chicken-sandwich.html) After starting last year's sandwich wars, Popeyes is keeping the competition on its toes with a new BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich. While the savory new offering is still only in the testing stage, the sandwich could be the next bestseller for the chicken chain. Though [Popeyes'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken-sandwich) original chicken sandwich was already a hit, the chain is looking to shake things up by testing a new BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich at select locations in the Denver, Colorado area. Just as the name suggests, the new sandwich starts with the same crispy-fried chicken breast filet that fans know and love, and pairs it with [barrel-cured pickles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-pickle-menu), cheddar cheese, bacon, and a rich BBQ sauce on a buttered and toasted brioche bun, for a sweet and smoky flavor combination. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **BBQ Bacon Sandwiches:** QSRs should experiment with unique twists on classic sandwiches to attract customers and stay ahead of competition. - **Regional Menu Testing:** Testing specific menu items in targeted regions can provide valuable insights for QSRs to determine which items are worth nationwide launch. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Introducing new menu items as limited-time offerings can create buzz and urgency for customers to try and potentially become regular menu items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants (qsrs):** QSRs can constantly innovate and experiment with their menu offerings to attract and retain customers. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can help develop and produce unique flavor profiles and ingredients that QSRs can use for their menu items. - **Food Service Distribution:** Distributors can provide targeted delivery services to QSRs based on regional menu testing and limited-time offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Lunchtime Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-bbq-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Extra-Cunchy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-hot-crispy-sandwich.md) - [Carolinian-Style BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-original-chicken-sandwich.md) - [QSR-Backed Sandwich Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon.md) - [Bacon-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texascut-bacon-churchs-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Barbecue-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bbq-fried-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sweet Grilled Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon-grilled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Double-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheese-chicken-sandwich.md)