# Flavorful Fast-Casual Chicken Subs The PDQ Chicken Tender Luv’n Subs Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-tender-luvn-subs References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/06/01/pdq-introduces-new-chicken-tender-luvn-subs/) & [eatpdq](https://www.eatpdq.com)  The PDQ Chicken Tender [Luv’n Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tender-luvn-subs) are a new lineup of sandwiches from the fast-casual restaurant chain for patrons looking for a premium, flavor-forward option that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The sub sandwiches come in three options including The Spicy Sub, Let's [Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-ranch-ranger) Sub and the Oh Honey Sub, which are each crafted with a number of premium ingredients with high-quality chicken across the board. Each of the sub sandwiches are served on a [cheddar crusted parmesan sub roll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-sandwich) to give them a touch of additional flavor. The PDQ Chicken Tender Luv’n Subs can be ordered either on their own or as part of a Mel with a serving of waffle fries and a drink. The sandwiches are arriving at participating locations for a limited time only. Image Credit: PDQ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Fast-casual Flavor Forward Sandwiches:** Opportunity for restaurants to focus on using premium ingredients and unique flavor combinations to elevate their sandwich offerings. - **Limited Time Offer Menus:** Opportunity for restaurants to create exclusive menu items for a limited time to increase customer interest and boost sales. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast-food chains to rebrand and pivot towards using high-quality, premium ingredients to attract foodies and health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can take inspiration from PDQ's premium, flavor-forward sandwich offerings and experiment with unique flavor combinations to stand out from competitors. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can take notes from PDQ's use of premium ingredients to pivot their offerings towards health-conscious consumers. - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of fast-casual restaurants using high-quality ingredients to attract consumers seeking a more elevated dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Tender-topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tender-luvn-subs.md) - [Chicken Tender Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tender-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders.md) - [Flavor-Driven Chicken Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-melt-trio.md) - [Rotisserie-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-style-chicken.md) - [Expanded Sandwich Topping Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subkrunch.md) - [Conveniently Packaged Sub-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eats-sub-rolls.md) - [Savory Chicken Meatball Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parmesan-meatball-sub.md) - [Macaroni and Cheese Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdq-mac-and-cheese.md)