# Saucy Buffalo Bacon Sandwiches The McDonald's Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is Artisan-Inspired By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-bacon-sandwich References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/10/26/mcdonalds-spotted-offering-new-buffalo-bacon-sandwiches/) The [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cajun-ranch-chicken-sandwiches) Signature Crafted Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is a new creation from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-sandwich) brand that is being test marketed at various locations to offer consumers an artisan-inspired sandwich to try out. The new sandwich comes with either crispy/grilled chicken or beef and has been topped with thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon along with [spicy buffalo sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild-wings-sandwiches) and cool blue cheese sauce on a sesame seed bun or an artisan roll. The use of two sauces helps to balance the sandwich and have something of a buffalo wing-inspired flavor (hence the name) to offer a spicy yet creamy experience. The McDonald's Signature Crafted Buffalo Bacon Sandwich is being offered in a number of states including New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with nationwide availability not yet announced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Artisan-inspired Fast Food:** Opportunity to create more premium and unique menu offerings that appeal to customers seeking higher quality options. - **Bold Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity to experiment with unexpected flavor combinations to enhance the taste experience for customers and stand out from competitors. - **Limited-time Test Markets:** Opportunity to test new products in select locations to gauge consumer response before rolling out nationwide, minimizing risk and maximizing potential success. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to innovate and differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market by offering more artisan-inspired menu items. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to develop and supply unique flavor combinations to fast food chains looking to enhance their menu offerings. - **Market Research:** Opportunity for market research firms to assist fast food chains in identifying consumer preferences and trends to inform menu development and optimization strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cajun-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cajun-ranch-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild-wings-bacon-menu.md) - [Ranch-Covered Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-ranch-mccrispy.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hot-dogs-bbq.md) - [Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu.md) - [Buffalo Chicken Strip Sandwichs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-buffalo-ranch-chicken-strip-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-sandwich.md) - [Sauce-Smothered Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-chicken-sandwich.md)