# Elongated Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Sonic Has Begun Selling an Extra-Long Philly Cheesesteak By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extralong-philly-cheesesteak References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/07/30/sonic-spotted-selling-new-extra-long-philly-cheesesteak-and-new-big-scoop-cookie-dough-blast-sundae/) For those who find themselves still hungry after a classic six-inch sandwich, [Sonic's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-1) new Extra-Long Philly Cheesesteak may be just the right size meal. Not only does the new sandwich feature a bigger bun, but it has even more meaty, cheesy goodness inside. Sonic recently began offering its Extra-Long Philly Cheesesteak at select locations, alongside a smaller 6-Inch Philly Cheesesteak. The extra-long version appears to be similar to the Classic Footlong Philly Cheesesteak the chain originally debuted back in October of 2018, and consists of a warm bakery bun filled with grilled steak and onions, melted cheese, and mayo. The smaller version contains the same toppings, but in a soft and fluffy [six-inch bun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-philly-sandwich). Image Credit: *Sonic.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extra-long Sandwiches:** There is an opportunity for food businesses to expand their sandwich offerings by creating a larger size option for customers. - **Bigger Buns for Sandwiches:** There is an opportunity for bakeries to innovate by creating a bun specifically designed for bigger sandwiches, like an extra-long Philly cheesesteak. - **Variety in Sandwich Sizes:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to attract different customer segments by offering multiple sizes of the same sandwich, like Sonic's 6-Inch and Extra-Long Philly Cheesesteak options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can introduce extra-long sandwiches to their menus to offer customers more options for larger meals. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create and sell special buns that can fit the extra-long sandwiches that Sonic and other fast-food chains offer. - **Bakeries:** There is an opportunity for bakeries to create innovative buns and rolls that can accommodate larger sandwich sizes, like an extra-long Philly cheesesteak. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ingredient-Packed Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-cheesesteak.md) - [Elongated Double-Patty Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-long-cheeseburger.md) - [Super Meaty Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatzilla-cheesesteak-sandwich.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-cheesesteak.md) - [Multi-Meat Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-goliath.md) - [Double-Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-double-stack.md) - [Elevated Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-philly-cheesesteak.md) - [Cheesy Extra-Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger.md) - [Cheesy Hybrid QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peppercorn-ranch-grilled-cheese-burger.md)