# Cheesy Chicken Sandwich Giveaways Panera Celebrates the Return of its Fontega Chicken Sandwiches By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontega-chicken-sandwiches References: [twitter](https://twitter.com/panerabread/status/1524381334784942080) & [panera](https://www.panera.ca/en-us/home.html?utm_campaign=soc-profile-link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=na&utm_content=home-link)  The Fontega Chicken Sandwiches are making a return to [Panera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-chicken-sandwiches) stores across the nation with an exciting giveaway offer. Panera is bringing the sandwich back to its restaurants after more than 550 guests shared their yearnings for the cheesy and delicious menu item. The first 500 [MyPanera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-sourdough-melts) Members that reply to Panera's Tweet using the tag #FrontegaFun will receive a free sandwich to honor the relaunch. Each sandwich is made with smoked pulled chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, and chipotle sauce on black pepper focaccia. After much demand, the [Toasted Fontega Chicken Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-sandwiches) is now available again nationwide in stores and online. Customers can order digitally via the Panera app, online, or at an in-store kiosk. Image Credit: Panera ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | 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 - **Food Giveaway Promotions:** Using social media to offer free food item giveaways to generate buzz and customer engagement. - **Customer Feedback-driven Product Launches:** Brands consider customer feedback when bringing popular discontinued products back to restaurant menus. - **Mobile Ordering:** Customers can order and pay for their food using their mobile devices via restaurants' mobile apps. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains could benefit from offering food giveaway promotions and using customer feedback to relaunch popular menu items. - **Social Media Industry:** Social media platforms could benefit from partnering with restaurants to offer free food giveaways to their users. - **Mobile App Industry:** Restaurants could partner with app developers to create digital ordering platforms and benefit from mobile ordering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Cheesy Toasted Baguette Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-baguette-sandwiches.md) - [Bakery Chicken Baguette Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-bread-4.md) - [Marinated Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marinated-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Indulgent Bakery Sandwich Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-toasted-baguettes.md) - [Chef-Curated Toasted Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-toasted-baguette-sandwiches.md) - [Complimentary Sandwich Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-sourdough-melts.md) - [Melty Deli Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-forest-ham-gouda-melt-sandwich.md)