# Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas Schlotzsky's New Pizzas Share Ingredients with Popular Sandwiches By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pizzas References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/schlotzskys-turns-popular-sandwiches-into-mouthwatering-pizzas-300928207.html) & [schlotzskys](https://www.schlotzskys.com/) In the form of [two new pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas), [Schlotzsky's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-sandwiches) Austin Eatery is now offering a fun way for people to experience some of its most popular sandwiches. The eatery is known for The Original sandwich, which is served on its famous Fresh-from-Scratch, but now people have the option of enjoying The Original Pizza for a limited time. The Original Pizza shares some of the same ingredients as the eatery's signature sandwich, including its house-made sourdough crust with sesame seeds, which is topped with salami, mozzarella and Parmesan, black olives, red onion, tomato and signature sauce. Just as it turned The Original into a pizza, Schlotzsky's is also offering a [Fiesta Chicken Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalou-chicken-pizza) based on its Fiesta Chicken sandwich, which is full of ingredients and flavors that customers are already familiar with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Pizza-sandwich Hybrids:** Pizza chains can experiment with creating pizzas inspired by popular sandwich flavors to attract customers seeking unique combinations. - **Flavor Fusion:** Restaurants can create unique flavor combinations by merging elements of different popular dishes, such as using sandwich ingredients on pizzas. - **Limited Time Offerings:** Offering new, limited time menu items, can create excitement among customers and increase sales for restaurants. ### Where This Applies - **Pizza Industry:** Pizza chains can explore creating new pizzas that combine the flavors and ingredients of popular sandwiches to appeal to customers who desire innovative menu items. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can experiment with flavor fusions across different types of dishes to create unique menu items and stand out in a crowded market. - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can utilize limited-time offerings to test new menu items at a lower risk and appeal to customers with a sense of urgency to try new things. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Sauce-Infused Sourdough Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-sandwiches.md) - [Protein-Packed Flatbread Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-club-flatbread.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-sandwich-studio-line.md) - [Topping-Free Sourdough Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-naked-pizza1.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Submarine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-pizza-subs.md) - [Sensual Pizza Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-naked-pizza.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-pizza-sandwiches.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-cheesesteak.md) - [Pesto-Centric Italian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-pesto-trio.md)