# Hot Sauce-Covered Chicken Subs Subway's Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is Nice and Spicy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-red-hot-buffalo-chicken-sandwich References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/subway-releases-new-bbq-chicken-sandwich-and-new-franks-red-hot-buffalo-chicken-sandwich/) This fall, [Subway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-sandwich) is bringing the heat with the release of two new chicken sandwiches: the [Frank’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-stung-chicken-sandwich) Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Perfect for chicken lovers, the new BBQ Chicken Sandwich starts with chicken strips doused in a sweet and tangy St. Louis-style BBQ sauce. The BBQ chicken is then paired with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and sliced pickles, on your choice of toasted bread. As for the Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, this flavorful sandwich starts with chicken strips coated in [Frank's Red Hot's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalou-chicken-pizza) new spicy Buffalo sauce. The spicy chicken is paired with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, all topped with a bit of ranch dressing, and served on your choice of toasted bread. Image Credit: Subway ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | 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 - **Spicy Chicken Sandwiches:** Opportunity for fast food chains to explore and expand their spicy chicken sandwich offerings. - **Flavor Innovation in Fast Food:** Potential for fast food chains to experiment with new flavors and sauces to attract customers. - **Customizable Sandwiches:** Demand for sandwich customization options to cater to individual taste preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the growing trend of spicy chicken sandwiches to attract customers and increase sales. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for flavor innovation in the fast food industry to create unique and exciting menu items. - **Restaurant Technology:** Technological advancements in restaurant ordering systems to facilitate customizable sandwich options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hot-dogs-bbq.md) - [Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-sandwich.md) - [Sauce-Smothered Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sweet Heat Sandwich Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-hot-honey-sauce.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandnew-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Oven-Roasted Chicken Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firehouse-captains-club.md) - [Southern Cuisine Submarine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-southern-and-spicy-sandwiches.md) - [Rotisserie-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-style-chicken.md) - [Dip-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md)