# QSR Plant-Based Chicken Bluestone Lane Now Offers Daring Plant Chicken on its Menu By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluestone-lane References: [daring](https://www.daring.com/?ssssss) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daring-foods-launches-on-menu-as-first-ever-plant-based-chicken-offering-at-nationally-beloved-bluestone-lane-301661489.html)  [Bluestone Lane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draught-oat-flat-white) is officially offering [Daring Plant Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daring-foods) as an add on or substitute to their signature salads, bowls or sandwiches. "We are thrilled to begin a partnership with such a well respected restaurant like Bluestone Lane and are honored to be their first [plant-based protein offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-pieces)," said Daring's Founder and CEO Ross Mackay. "We are confident that through this expansion we can show customers just how tasty plant-based swaps can be, and in turn those small changes can make a massive impact." This option is offered in all of Bluestone Lane’s 25 locations nationwide - it is the first plant-based meat offering at the Australian chain. It will cost $6 to add to dishes that do not already have an animal protein, or an additional $3 to swap in a dish that already contains chicken. Additionally, Bluestone Lane will also unveil a chef-collaborated menu item featuring Daring Plant Chicken at all Cafe locations later in the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Protein:** The increasing demand for plant-based protein offers opportunities for companies to innovate and create new and tasty meat substitutes. - **Partnerships Between Startups and Restaurants:** The collaboration between Daring and Bluestone Lane proves that startups can establish mutually beneficial relationships with well-established restaurants and chains while introducing disruptive products to the menu. - **Menu Innovation:** Adding Daring Plant Chicken to its signature dishes shows how restaurants can innovate and refresh their menu to cater to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** This trend disrupts the food and beverage industry as it challenges traditional meat-based menus and promotes a shift towards healthier and sustainable food options. - **Plant-based Food:** As the trend towards plant-based protein continues to increase, the plant-based food industry will continue to see growth and innovation opportunities. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** This trend offers opportunities for restaurant and hospitality businesses to attract a new market of health-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves by offering innovative dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Targeted Vegan Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daring-foods.md) - [Microwavable Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daring-plant-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-cowboy-salad.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-chicken-pieces.md) - [Better-For-You Frozen Entrées](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-for-you-frozen-entrees.md) - [Collaborative Plant-Based Chicken Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-butcher.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindle-gourmet-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Crumbed Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v2food.md) - [Protein-Rich Vegan Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopped-chickn.md)