# Savory Cinnamon Breakfasts This Carl's Jr. Breakfast Sandwich Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-jr-breakfast References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/09/hardees-carls-jr-cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast-sandwich-with-ham.html) & [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/search/label/Carls) This [Hardee's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sausage-biscuit-with-fried-egg) and [Carl’s Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cowboy-breakfast-sandwich) breakfast sandwich is a sweet and savory choice to satisfy morning hunger for those with on-the-go lifestyles. Even with busy lives, it is important for consumers to have a place to grab a quick breakfast that is both filling and affordable. The 'Cinnamon Swirl French Toast' breakfast sandwich is loaded with folded eggs, melted cheese and savory meat -- sausage, bacon or ham. In addition to its savory ingredients, this meal also features two slices of cinnamon swirl French toast bread and is glazed in a sweet maple sauce. The [Carl's Jr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-bang-less-buck). breakfast menu recently added this option, which is geared towards a millennial audience who is more likely to experiment with unexpected flavor pairings than more mature demographics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-savory Combos:** There is an opportunity for food companies to create new breakfast menu items that combine both sweet and savory flavors. - **Convenient Breakfasts:** There is a need for more grab-and-go breakfast options that are filling and affordable for those with busy lifestyles. - **Millennial Taste Preferences:** Food companies can develop new menu items that cater to millennials' preference for unexpected flavor pairings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can innovate their breakfast menus by creating more options that combine sweet and savory flavors to appeal to younger demographics. - **Food Service:** Food service providers can cater to customers' busy lifestyles by offering more grab-and-go breakfast options that are filling and affordable. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop new breakfast products that are convenient and combine sweet and savory flavors to meet changing taste preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jalapeno Bun Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cowboy-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Big Hunger Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sausage-biscuit-with-fried-egg.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-slider.md) - [Hawaiian Bun Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Savory-Sweet Bakery Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-bread-breakfast-menu.md) - [Burrito-Style Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-breakfast-burritos.md) - [Savory Cinnamon Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-crunch-bagel.md) - [Double-Decker Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-sausage-biscuit-sandwich.md) - [Midwestern Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frisco-breakfast-sandwich.md)