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# Shrunken Pretzel Bun Sliders
Auntie Anne’s is Offering Pretzel Slider Melts in Two Tasty Flavors

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-09-10 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-slider-melts
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/09/10/auntie-annes-unveils-new-pretzel-slider-melts/) & [auntieannes](https://www.auntieannes.com/pretzel-sliders)

Following yesterday's news that [Burger King Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-original-chicken-sandwich) is serving up [pretzel bun burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bacon-smasher), [Auntie Anne’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-pretzel-nuggets) has debuted its own Pretzel Slider Melts.

Just in time for Oktoberfest, Auntie Anne’s has debuted two new limited-edition Pretzel Slider Melts. The sliders come in two different varieties, the first of which is the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pretzel Slider Melt. The bacon ranch variety consists of a grilled chicken breast, strips of crispy bacon, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing, all sandwiched between two fluffy pretzel buns. There is also a Chicken BBQ Pretzel Slider Melt, which tops the same pretzel bun with a grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce. Both sliders on the smaller side of a traditional sandwich, making them a great snack option.

Image Credit: *Auntie Anne’s.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.0/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Gourmet Fast Food:** A trend of fast food chains offering upscale and premium menu items, such as gourmet pretzel bun sliders, to cater to consumers seeking indulgent and elevated dining experiences.
- **Limited-edition Menu Items:** A trend of introducing limited-time menu items, like Auntie Anne's Pretzel Slider Melts, to create excitement and encourage repeat visits from customers.
- **Flavor Innovation:** A trend of experimenting with unique flavor combinations, such as chicken bacon ranch and chicken BBQ, to provide customers with new and enticing taste experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can explore the addition of gourmet sliders and limited-edition menu items to their offerings, tapping into the demand for unique and elevated fast food options.
- **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** QSR chains can leverage limited-time menu items and flavor innovation to drive foot traffic and keep customers engaged and interested in their brand.
- **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the popularity of bite-sized snacks like pretzel bun sliders, offering convenient and indulgent options for on-the-go consumers.

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