# Buttery Cajun Fish Sandwiches Popeyes Has Launched Its Cajun Flounder Sandwich By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-flounder-sandwich References: [restaurantnews](http://www.restaurantnews.com/popeyes-makes-big-waves-in-the-sandwich-game-with-its-first-ever-cajun-flounder-sandwich-coming-to-menus-nationwide-021021/) & [popeyes](https://www.popeyes.com/menu) [Popeye's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken-sandwich) is adding its very first fish sandwich to its menu: the Cajun Flounder Sandwich. The sandwich takes inspiration from the chain's ever-popular [classic fried chicken sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sandwich-menu), and features the same toppings and buttery brioche bun. Unlike the chicken sandwich, Popeye's tops the Cajun Flounder Sandwich off with a creamy tartar sauce to bring out the light fish flavor. President Sami Siddiqui spoke to the launch, stating "After seeing the response to our Chicken Sandwich in 2019, we are excited to deliver yet another delicious sandwich to our fans that is sure to reset industry standards," and "At [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-roll), we don’t take shortcuts on quality and strive to ensure our ingredients are the best of the best. That’s why we’re proud to be serving up the most authentic, Cajun Flounder Sandwich in QSR." Consumers can order the sandwich nationwide from US Popeyes restaurants. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Fish Sandwich Trend:** There is a growing trend in the fast food industry to add fish sandwiches to menus to compete with traditional chicken sandwiches. - **Flavored Sandwich Trend:** This sandwich is part of a larger trend of fast food chains experimenting with new flavors and spices on popular items in order to attract customers. - **Quality Ingredient Trend:** There is a trend among fast food chains to prioritize the use of high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors in order to stand out in a crowded market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** This industry is constantly evolving and creating new menu items to keep up with consumer demand and attract new customers. - **QSR Industry:** Quick service restaurant (QSR) chains are experimenting with new and unique menu items to differentiate themselves from competitors and drive business. - **Chain Restaurant Industry:** Chain restaurants are looking for innovative ways to stand out in a crowded market and create unique flavor experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cajun-Spiced Catfish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-catfish-sandwich-combo.md) - [Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-fry-sandwich.md) - [Crispy Shrimp Hoagies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-roll.md) - [Elevated QSR Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangler-deluxe.md) - [Breading-Free Chicken Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-deluxe-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Blackened Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Breaded Pollock QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Fish-Based Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish.md) - [Saucy Lunchtime Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-bbq-chicken-sandwich.md)