# Pretzel Bun Chicken Sandwiches Johnny Rockets' New Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich is Here for Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-chicken-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/09/01/johnny-rockets-debuts-new-honey-mustard-chicken-sandwich-as-part-of-new-pretzel-inspired-menu/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/johnnyrockets/photos/p.10157100835861005/10157100835861005/?type=1&theater) It seems that Johnny Rockets is entering into the chicken sandwich wars with its new Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich. Part of the brand's 2019 fall lineup, the new sandwich puts a sweet and salty twist on [fried chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cluckin-chicken-sandwich). Johnny Rockets' new Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich starts with your choice of a grilled or crispy chicken breast. The chicken fillet is then topped with melted cheddar cheese, [applewood-smoked bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-bacon-burger), tomato, lettuce, and honey mustard sauce on a warm Bavarian Pretzel Bun. The pretzel bun is part of a larger, pretzel-forward fall lineup, which also includes the new [Honey Mustard Pretzel Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-smasher), Pretzel Bites, and even a Caramel Pretzel Shake finished with pretzel stick and pretzel crumbles. Image Credit: *Johnny Rockets.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chicken Sandwich Wars:** Capitalizing on the chicken sandwich trend, there is an opportunity to create innovative chicken sandwich variations, such as using unique bun options or adding unconventional toppings. - **Pretzel-forward Fall Lineup:** The popularity of pretzel-based menu items in the fall season opens the door for new and creative pretzel-inspired dishes, desserts, and beverages. - **Sweet and Salty Flavor Combinations:** The combination of sweet and salty flavors presents an opportunity to develop unique culinary creations that appeal to a wide range of taste preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The fast-food industry can explore different bun options, condiments, and flavors to innovate and offer customers exciting chicken sandwiches that stand out from the competition. - **Bakery:** The bakery industry can experiment with pretzel-based products and develop new varieties that can be incorporated into sandwiches, bread rolls, and other baked goods. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can create unique drinks that combine sweet and salty flavors, offering consumers interesting and refreshing beverage options that complement their meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-bk-royal-crispy.md) - [Pretzel Bun Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-bbq-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sriracha-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-honey-hot-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Rotisserie-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-style-chicken.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Toaster Waffle Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Mustard-Infused Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bos-carolina-gold-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Honeyed Spicy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-stung-chicken-sandwich.md)