# Spicy Buffalo QSR Meals Shake Shack Has Released a Spiced Buffalo Sandwich and Buffalo Fries By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-sandwich References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2022/01/shake-shack-unveils-new-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-and-buffalo-spiced-fries.html) & [shakeshack](https://shakeshack.com/home#/)  [Shake Shack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-hot-menu) has debuted two new items to end January, the '[Buffalo Chicken Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandnew-buffalo-chicken-sandwich),' and the 'Buffalo [Spiced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sly-dog-rum-spiced-n-stormy) Fries.' These items launch on January 28, 2022 for walk-in orders, though Shake Shack is offering early access to this spicy menu for consumers who order through the 'Shack App.' The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich features a hand-breaded chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce that is lightly fried to golden-brown. The sandwich is topped with ranch sauce, pickles, and shredded lettuce, and the bun is lightly toasted. As opposed to traditional, buttery Buffalo sauces, Shake Shack's Buffalo sauce boasts a stronger, more vinegary taste. The Buffalo Spiced Fries are fried and served in a dish where the customer can choose to receive just the Buffalo seasoning sprinkled on top, or to add on a melted cheese sauce as well as the seasoning. These fries are served with a side of ranch dip. Image Credit: Shake Shack ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Fast Food:** Opportunity for other fast food chains to add spicier items to their menus and incorporate unique flavors that cater to customer preferences. - **Mobile Ordering:** Other fast food chains can also adopt a mobile ordering system like Shake Shack to reduce wait times and provide a more convenient, seamless ordering experience for customers. - **Innovative Sauces:** There is an opportunity for companies to experiment with new sauce flavors, like Shake Shack's vinegary Buffalo sauce, to provide customers with unique and bold offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can continue to experiment with new flavors and ingredients to create new offerings that appeal to consumer preferences and boost sales. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can expand their services to the fast food industry, helping to create more seamless and efficient mobile ordering systems. - **Condiment and Sauce Manufacturing:** Opportunity for sauce and condiment manufacturers to create innovative new products with unique flavors and ingredients to cater to changing customer palettes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Recipe QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-hot-menu.md) - [Spicy Sauce-Topped QSR Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-spicy-fries.md) - [Jalapeño-Flavored QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-4.md) - [Smokey QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-bacon-cheddar.md) - [Spicy Buffalo QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-fiery-buffalo.md) - [Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-bbq-menu.md) - [Creamy Spiced QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-buffalo-ranch.md) - [Korean Cuisine QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-kshack-menu.md)