# Summertime Sandwich Lineups Panera's New Summer Lineup Includes a Chipotle Bacon Melt By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-bacon-melt References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/07/25/panera-introduces-new-menu-items-priced-under-10-each/) [Panera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-melts) has just debuted a new lineup of summertime wraps and sandwiches, which include savory offerings such as the [Chipotle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-chicken-cheesesteak) Bacon Melt and Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Hot on the heels of its wildly popular coffee subscription program, Panera has debuted another value-focused offering. The chain's new lineup of summertime sandwiches and wraps are all priced under $10 each. There are four tasty new sandwiches to choose from, including the Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich, [Teriyaki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-teriyaki-flatbread) Chicken Sandwich, Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and Chipotle Bacon Melt. There's also the new Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Tomato Wrap. To round out the summer menu, Panera is also bringing back its fan-favorite BBQ Chicken Salad, which is made with a tangy apple cider vinegar BBQ sauce. Image Credit: Panera ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Value-priced Summer Sandwiches:** Panera's new lineup of summertime sandwiches and wraps are priced to offer value at under $10 each. - **Savory Wraps and Sandwiches:** Panera's savory summer lineup includes options like the Chipotle Bacon Melt and Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich. - **Popular Menu Revivals:** Panera is bringing back fan-favorite items like the BBQ Chicken Salad to their summer menu. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants like Panera are innovating with value-priced menu items and popular menu revivals to attract budget-conscious diners. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Quick service restaurants can create savory and affordable summer sandwich options to cater to busy diners. - **Ready-to-eat Food Suppliers:** Suppliers of ready-to-eat food can innovate with new recipes and flavor combinations to attract customers looking for quick and tasty meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Sourdough Sandwich Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-melts.md) - [Melty Deli Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-forest-ham-gouda-melt-sandwich.md) - [Cheesy Toasted Baguette Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-baguette-sandwiches.md) - [Loaded Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-chicken-egg-avocado-on-ciabatta.md) - [Extensive Springtime Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-menu.md) - [Indulgent Bakery Sandwich Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-toasted-baguettes.md) - [Hearty Summer Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-sandwiches-menu.md) - [Salsa-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fiesta-chicken.md) - [Savory Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-chicken-sandwiches.md)