# Gourmet Fish Burgers Carl's Jr. is Serving Up a New Charbroiled Salmon Sandwich for Lent By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charbroiled-salmon-sandwich References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/03/carls-jr-tests-new-charbroiled-salmon-sandwich.html) With Lent just around the corner, [Carl's Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-digger-menu) has rolled out a new Charbroiled Salmon Sandwich. Like other chains, the new seafood offering is meant to cater to those who abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Carl's Jr.'s new Charbroiled Salmon Sandwich is a hearty dish that goes beyond the basic fish filets used by other fast food chains. The sandwich consists of a charbroiled salmon filet topped with lettuce, tomato and [tartar sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartar-sauce). The sandwich is served on a honey wheat bun and can be enjoyed as part of a combo. With most chains offering [cod and pollock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-big-fish-sandwich) as their seafood options during Lent, Carl's Jr.'s gourmet salmon burger certainly helps the restaurant stand out from its competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Seafood Offerings:** Restaurants can differentiate themselves during Lent by offering unique and gourmet seafood options like Carl's Jr.'s Charbroiled Salmon Sandwich. - **Catering to Dietary Restrictions:** Catering to dietary restrictions during specific times of the year, such as Lent, can create a niche market and increased customer loyalty. - **Alternative Proteins:** The rise of alternative proteins, like salmon, provides an opportunity for restaurants to offer more diverse and healthier menu options. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the demand for gourmet seafood during Lent to attract a larger customer base. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can explore innovative ways to incorporate unique seafood options into their menus to attract customers looking for alternative protein choices. - **Food Service:** Food service providers can offer premium seafood options during Lent to meet the demand of customers seeking gourmet and healthier alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokkaido-salmon-burger.md) - [Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-fry-sandwich.md) - [Beer-Battered Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-battered-cod-sandwich.md) - [Curried Salmon Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-curry-salmon-sandwich.md) - [Springtime QSR Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-seafood-menu-items.md) - [Wild-Caught Cod Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-cod-sandwich.md) - [Seasonal Springtime Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-fry-menu.md) - [Deluxe Crispy Fish Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-fish-sandwich.md) - [Alt Seafood Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmonish-burger.md)