# Cherry-Infused QSR Cookies The Subway Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookie is Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cherry-cookie References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/12/04/subway-introduces-new-dark-chocolate-cherry-cookie/) & [subway](https://www.subway.com) The Subway Dark Chocolate Cherry [Cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-footlong-cookie) has been introduced by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-footlong-cookie) brand in celebration of [National Cookie Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-cookie-days) and to offer consumers a premium option to choose in place of traditional dessert options. The cookie boasts a rich dark chocolate dough that has been packed with red cherries along with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Hints of natural vanilla flavoring are in the mix as well, while the cookie is finished with a red cherry sanding sugar for a textural touch. The Subway Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookie has been introduced alongside the return of the brand's Gift-a-Cookie program that will allow patrons to purchase treats for friends or family. The cookie is available now at participating locations nationwide, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Subway ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Dessert Options:** Opportunity for QSR brands to offer consumers more indulgent and gourmet dessert choices. - **Gift-giving Programs:** Opportunity for QSR brands to implement gift-giving programs to enhance customer experience and promote brand loyalty. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Opportunity for QSR brands to create excitement and urgency among customers through limited-time offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSR brands can capitalize on the trend of premium dessert options, gift-giving programs, and limited-time promotions to attract and retain customers. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can partner with QSR brands that offer premium dessert options to expand their menu offerings and appeal to a wider customer base. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry can develop innovative packaging solutions for QSR brands to preserve the freshness and quality of their premium dessert options during delivery and storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Footlong Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-cookies.md) - [QSR Cookie Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-footlong-cookie.md) - [Festive Footlong Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-footlong-cookie.md) - [Footlong QSR Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-footlong-cookie.md) - [QSR Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Canadian QSR Cookie Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-canada.md) - [Seasonal Cherry Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-delight-cookie.md) - [Sandwich Store Cookie Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookieway.md) - [Footlong Gingerbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-gingerbread-cookie.md)