# Saucy BBQ Sandwiches Jack in the Box's New BBQ Cluck Sandwiches are Slathered with BBQ Sauce By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cluck-sandwiches References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/09/05/jack-in-the-box-introduces-new-bbq-cluck-sandwiches/) Jack In The Box is putting a tasty twist on the classic fried chicken sandwich with the debut of its new [BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-bbq-chicken-sandwich) Cluck Sandwiches. [Jack in the Box's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluck-sandwich) new BBQ Cluck Sandwiches come in two tasty varieties for fans to enjoy: the BBQ Cluck Sandwich and the new BBQ Cluck Deluxe Sandwich. The former starts with a 100% all-white meat chicken fillet that the brand claims is bigger, crispier, and “better than ever,” This chicken fillet is then topped with thick crinkle-cut pickles, BBQ sauce, and served on a brioche bun. The BBQ Cluck Deluxe Sandwich also features the same new and improved chicken fillet, as well as bacon strips, panko onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. The new BBQ Cluck Sandwiches can be enjoyed a la carte or as part of a combo. Image Credit: Jack in the Box ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **BBQ Sandwiches:** Businesses can innovate by experimenting with unique BBQ flavors and toppings on classic sandwiches to offer a new twist on a classic menu item. - **Improved Chicken Fillets:** Businesses can create new menu items and improve existing items by developing crispy, higher quality chicken fillets that stand out from competitors. - **Combo Deals:** Businesses can offer combo deals to provide more value and convenience to customers, increasing sales and customer satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can experiment with new ingredients to enhance the taste of classic menu items and keep customers coming back. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can focus on creating new and improved chicken fillets to sell to fast food chains and other restaurants. - **Food Service:** Food service providers can create combo deals with popular menu items to increase sales and provide value to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Piquant Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluck-sandwich.md) - [Mystery Sauce-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blazin-cluck-sandwich.md) - [Saucy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-grilled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Toasted Sourdough Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-grilled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sauce-Filled Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-2.md) - [Supersized Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cluckin-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-spicy-chicken-strips.md) - [Barbecue-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bbq-fried-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Grilled Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-chicken-wraps.md)