# Caribbean Cuisine QSR Bowls Subway Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls Come in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-01-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerkspiced-rice-bowls References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2024/01/04/subway-canada-launches-new-jerk-spiced-rice-bowls/) & [subway](https://www.subway.com/en-ca/)  The Subway Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls have been announced as a new menu offering at participating locations in Canada perfect for satisfying cravings for [Caribbean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-jerk-chicken-subs) cuisine this winter. The new Rice Bowls were announced in partnership with Scottie Barnes and Chris Boucher of the [Toronto Raptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-rice-bowls), and are inspired by the players' Caribbean heritage as well as their personal flavor preferences. The Rice Bowls come in two options including The [Jerk-Spiced Chicken Rice Bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-korean-bbq-bowls) created by Barnes alongside the Jerk-Spiced Steak Rice Bowl customized by Boucher. The Subway Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls can also be ordered as the basis for a wrap to help patrons enjoy a different kind of meal experience. The bowls both have a range of fresh ingredients with a finishing drizzle of jerk aioli for the perfect touch of flavor and spice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 20% - 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 - **Caribbean Cuisine QSR Bowls:** Subway introduces Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls inspired by Caribbean flavors and created in partnership with Toronto Raptors players. - **Customizable Rice Bowl Menu:** Subway offers two options of Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls with fresh ingredients and a finishing drizzle of jerk aioli, providing a customizable and flavorful dining experience. - **Alternative Meal Options:** Subway allows customers to order the Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls as the basis for a wrap, offering a different meal experience for those seeking variety. ### Where This Applies - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Quick-service restaurants can explore incorporating Caribbean flavors and customizable rice bowl options in their menus, inspired by Subway's Jerk-Spiced Rice Bowls. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can partner with quick-service restaurants to offer Caribbean cuisine QSR bowls as a convenient and flavorful meal option for customers. - **Sports Partnerships:** Sports organizations and brands can collaborate to create menu offerings inspired by athletes' personal flavor preferences, leveraging the popularity of sports personalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich-Inspired Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-rice-bowls.md) - [Chef-Crafted Protein Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-canada-2.md) - [Crunchy Teriyaki Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-crunch-sandwiches.md) - [Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-subs.md) - [Caribbean Cuisine-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-jerk-chicken-subs.md) - [Cajun-Seasoned QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-rice-bowls.md) - [Chicken-Packed Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cooked-bowls.md) - [Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-rice-dishes.md) - [Celebratory Meat Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnivore-sub.md)