# French Toast Sandwiches The Carl's Jr Breakfast Panini Features Cinnamon Swirl French Toast By M | Published 2015-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-sandwich References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/10/review-carls-jr-cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast-sandwich-with-bacon.html) & [carlsjr](http://www.carlsjr.com/) Carl's Jr has come up with an all-encompassing French Toast breakfast sandwich that incorporates sweet, savory and cheesy elements into one meal. Now foodies no longer have to decide between a sugary or salty breakfast when they can have both in this decadent panini. The sandwich begins with cinnamon swirled toast that is toasted and topped with either thick cut bacon or sausage. The sandwich features a generous amount of maple syrup-style sauce throughout the layers along with a slice of American Cheese. To top it all off is a fried egg. The bacon and the maple syrup pair well together and the yolk adds a creamy texture to this filling sandwich. The end result is a cheesy, meaty and sweet sandwich that combines salty, sugary flavors and all the breakfast staples into one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Sweet and Savory Combination:** Creating innovative dishes that combine sweet and savory flavors in unexpected ways. - **Decadent Breakfast Sandwiches:** Developing new breakfast sandwich options that offer a satisfying and indulgent experience. - **Creative Use of Ingredients:** Experimenting with unique ingredients to elevate traditional dishes and create unique flavor profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new opportunities for creating innovative and indulgent breakfast options. - **Fast Food:** Providing fast-food chains with ideas for creating unique and mouthwatering breakfast sandwich offerings. - **Restaurant:** Inspiring chefs and restaurants to develop their own signature breakfast sandwich creations that stand out from the competition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-sliders.md) - [French Toast Bagel Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maplehouse-egg-sandwich.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lee-sammiches.md) - [Caramelized French Toast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crme-brule-french-toast.md) - [Hawaiian Bun Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-french-toast-sticks.md) - [Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-french-toast.md) - [Jalapeno Bun Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cowboy-breakfast-sandwich.md)