# Syrup-Filled Breakfast Sandwiches Taco Bell is Trialing a French Toast Chalupa By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-chalupa References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/10/taco-bell-teases-with-new-french-toast-chalupa-test/) & [tacobell](https://www.tacobell.ca/en) [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-california-crunchwrap) is known for its creative flavor pairings and its newly launched French Toast Chalupa, may be one of the most daring on the menu. This unique concoction offers the best-of-both-worlds as its perfect for those who love sweet-savory combinations. The offering consists of a cinnamon-infused french toast shell that's been folded and stuffed with the fast food brand's popular breakfast of [scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-sausage-breakfast-chimichanga). What's more, is that the French Toast Chalupa can be served with a side of syrup, offering a truly indulgent breakfast that's perfect for satisfying any craving. While still in its testing period, this sweet snack is available throughout select locations in Dayton, Ohio. Image Credit: Taco Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Sweet-savory Combos:** There are opportunities to create more menu items and snack products that combine sweet and savory flavors. - **Indulgent Breakfasts:** There is potential to create more indulgent breakfast offerings that cater to consumers' cravings. - **Creative Flavor Pairings:** Fast food brands can capitalize on creative flavor combinations and unique menu items to stand out. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can innovate their menus with more unique and indulgent items to attract customers. - **Snack Foods:** There is potential to develop sweet-savory snack products that cater to consumers' indulgent cravings. - **Breakfast Food:** Breakfast food companies can capitalize on innovative menu items that offer creative flavor pairings and indulgent options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR Breakfast Tex-Mex Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-california-crunchwrap.md) - [Breakfast-style Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-breakfast-tots.md) - [Street Food-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-chalupas.md) - [Collaborative QSR Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-x-yeastie-boys-breakfast-menu.md) - [Tex-Mex QSR Breakfast Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-breakfast-crunchwrap.md) - [Toasted Cheddar Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-cheddar-street-chalupas.md) - [Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-french-toast-sticks.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Chalupas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-club-chalupa.md) - [Collaboration QSR Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-twists-cereal.md)