Barbecue fans are likely to welcome the new Quiznos Hickory Smoked Burnt Ends sandwich as a summertime meal option perfect for those who favor flavorful fare. The sandwich starts off with cuts of prime rib that has been smoked with hickory wood chips to impart a smoky flavor, while also highlighting an almost burnt flavor. This gives the sandwich more flavor complexity, and is rounded out with red onions, pickles, Blue Ribbon BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese. The sandwich can be ordered with your choice of bread including Jalapeño Cheddar, Rosemary Parmesan, Italian White or Whole Wheat.
The Quiznos Hickory Smoked Burnt Ends sandwich is arriving now at participating locations nationwide in the US, but will only be around while supplies last.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hickory-smoked Foods
- Opportunity for food businesses to incorporate hickory-smoked flavoring techniques/methods to enhance menu offerings
- Seasonal Menu Items
- Restaurants can generate excitement and urgency among customers with limited-time seasonal menu items
- Flavor Complexity
- Incorporating complex flavor combinations, such as smoky and burnt flavors, can create unique and memorable menu items for food businesses
Where This Applies
- Food Service
- Opportunity for food service industry to introduce seasonal menu items with unique flavor profiles to attract and retain customers
- Barbecue and Grilling
- Incorporating hickory-smoked flavoring techniques can enhance the taste and quality of barbecue and grilling products
- Fast Casual Restaurants
- Fast casual restaurants can incorporate smoky, complex flavor profiles into their menu items to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract a niche customer base
