# Pizza-Inspired Sliders Arby's Pizza Slider is Dressed with Classic Pizza Toppings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-slider References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/05/arbys-serves-up-new-pizza-sliders.html) & [arbys](http://arbys.com/our-menu/limited-time-offers/pizza-slider) [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-dip-sandwich) is launching a new Pizza Slider for a limited time, inspired by the ingredients that are commonly found on the top of a pizza pie. The Pizza Slider is made on a mini bun with the same pepperoni, salami, cheese and roasted garlic marinara sauce that goes onto the regular pizzas served by Arby's. The limited-time menu items shows the ease with which a few existing menu ingredients can be fashioned to make an entirely new offering. The small-scale sandwich from Arby's will appeal to pizza lovers who are looking for a quick, satisfying and flavorful snack, but don't want to order a whole pizza or even just a slice. Arby's also offers a range of hearty sliders filled with everything from [spicy buffalo chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken-mini-sliders) to jalapeno roast beef. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini Sandwiches:** The popularity of mini sandwiches like Arby's Pizza Slider indicates a trend towards smaller, snack-sized portions that are quick and satisfying. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** The use of classic pizza toppings on a mini sandwich shows a trend of experimenting with unique and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Limited-time Menus:** Arby's Pizza Slider showcases the trend of offering limited-time menu items to create excitement and generate buzz among customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants like Arby's can leverage the trend of mini sandwiches and limited-time menus to attract and retain customers. - **Snack Food Industry:** The popularity of mini sandwiches indicates an opportunity for the snack food industry to create convenient and flavorful snack options. - **Food Innovation:** The trend of creative flavor combinations opens up opportunities for food innovators to develop new and unique products that cater to consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Deli-Inspired Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-italian-deli-sliders.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Submarine Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-pizza-subs.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-cheesesteak.md) - [Hearty QSR Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-cheesesteaks.md) - [Premium Slider Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdcall.md) - [Italian Deli-Inspired QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-dip-sandwich.md) - [Burrito-Like Pizza Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzoli.md) - [Stromboli-Inspired Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcos-pizza-pizzoli.md) - [Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bacon-burger.md)