# Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza Sandwiches Papa John's New Pepperoni-Crusted Papadia is a Hybrid Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperonicrusted-papadia References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/10/17/papa-johns-bakes-up-new-pepperoni-crusted-papadia/)  [Papa John's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-1) is expanding its fan-favorite Papadia lineup with the launch of the new Pepperoni-Crusted Papadia. For those unfamiliar, a Papadia is kind of like a [pizza sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-pizza-sandwiches). As Papa John's puts it, "It's a hot, beautifully balanced meal that's everything you do love about a hot, flatbread-style sandwich, but taken to the next level with generous portions of all your favorite Papa John's ingredients and flavors." The new Pepperoni-Crusted Papadia, consists of a [parmesan-crusted flatbread crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-stuffed-crust-pizza) that's studded with pepperoni pieces and stuffed with real cheese made from mozzarella and more of the brand’s signature pepperoni. The sandwich is also served with a side of pizza dipping sauce. The new Pepperoni-Crusted Papadia is available now through December 25, 2022. Image Credit: Papa John's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Pizza Sandwiches:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the prepared foods space by creating more variations of handheld meals like pizza sandwiches. - **Crust Innovations:** There is an opportunity to create unique crusts using alternative flours or adding toppings to create a distinctive flavor profile. - **Fast Food Menu Expansions:** There is an opportunity for fast food chains to continue expanding their menus with creative and unique items. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast Food chains can capitalize on the popularity of handheld meals like pizza sandwiches to expand their menu offerings. - **Frozen Foods:** The frozen foods industry can innovate by creating handheld pizza sandwiches as an easy and convenient option for consumers. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with unique crusts like pepperoni crusted flatbread to create new and exciting baked goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pepperoni-Filled Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-pepperoni-stuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Cup-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-1.md) - [Snack Chip Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-cool-ranch-papadia.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pepperoni-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-pepperonistuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Cheese-Baked Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-parm-pizza.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-calzone.md) - [Crisped Cheddar Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crust-pizza.md) - [Garlic Parmesan Pizza Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-stuffed-crust-1.md) - [Crispy Caramelized Pan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-pan-pizza.md)