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QSR-Backed Sandwich Trials

Chick-fil-A is Testing a New Chicken Sandwich with Maple Pepper Bacon

— June 14, 2023 — Lifestyle
Chick-fil-A, a prominent fast-food chain, is presently conducting a limited-time test of its newly developed maple pepper bacon sandwich in the Indianapolis and Lexington, Kentucky markets. The new sandwich comprises a boneless chicken breast marinated in a lemon herb blend, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and bacon that has been cooked with a delightful brown sugar and pepper combination. The sandwich is served on a buttered, toasted brioche bun with a distinct maple flavor, which helps to unite the flavors of sweet and savory.

Furthermore, Chick-fil-A has announced an exciting chainwide expansion of its spicy chicken biscuit, which will be available for purchase starting at $3.79.

"Throughout my childhood, I always loved maple syrup, so I was thrilled to incorporate it into our newest chicken entrée, the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich. The sweetness of the maple syrup complements the smoky flavors of the grilled chicken and the hint of spice from the pepper jack cheese and pickles," Christy Cook, Chick-fil-A chef, said in a statement.

Image Credit: Chick-fil-A
Trend Themes
1. Limited-time Test of New Sandwich - Opportunity for fast-food chains to experiment with limited-time menu offerings to attract customer interest.
2. Incorporating Sweet and Savory Flavors - Potential for food industry to develop and market products that combine the flavors of sweet and savory.
3. Expansion of Spicy Menu Items - Growing demand for spicy food presents an opportunity for restaurants to expand their offerings with spicy variants of popular menu items.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can explore innovative menu options to engage customers and increase sales.
2. Food and Beverage - Food industry can leverage the popularity of sweet and savory flavor combinations to develop new products and attract consumers.
3. Restaurant - Restaurants can capitalize on the spicy food trend by expanding their menu to include more spicy options.
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