# Reindeer-Shaped Pancakes Denny's is Ushering in the Holidays with Its Rudolph Pancake Breakfast By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudolph-pancake-breakfast References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/10/dennys-launches-2016-fall-holidays-menu.html) & [dennys](https://www.dennys.com/food/featured/rudolph-pancake-breakfast/) While fall may have just begun, Denny's is already ushering in the holiday season with the addition of the Rudolph Pancake Breakfast to its menu. Inspired by a [classic Christmas tale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-beast-burger), the hearty breakfast gives children and even adults an easy way to add a touch of holiday cheer to their morning meal. Drawing inspiration from the tale of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' the Rudolph Pancake Breakfast features [two buttermilk pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-pancakes) joined together to create the shape of a reindeer's head. Vanilla cream and chocolate are then used to make the eyes and nose, while two strips of turkey bacon serve as antlers. The breakfast is also served with a side of eggs and hash browns for a complete meal. While Christmas may still be several months away, Denny's demonstrates that retailers are no longer waiting until after Halloween to begin celebrating the holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Early Holiday Season Celebrations:** Opportunity for retailers to start promoting and selling holiday-themed products and experiences earlier in the year. - **Creative Breakfast Presentation:** Innovative ways for restaurants and food establishments to serve visually appealing breakfast options that appeal to children and adults. - **Holiday-inspired Menu Additions:** Creating limited-time seasonal menu items that align with festive themes to attract customers and boost sales during holiday periods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can explore new ways to attract customers by infusing holiday-themed options into their menus and creating a unique dining experience. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create and market seasonal products that capture the essence of holidays, appealing to consumers looking for specialty items during festive periods. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate holiday-inspired offerings into their breakfast menus and packages, providing guests with a memorable and festive stay experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-berry-pancake-slam.md) - [Fall-Themed Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-fall-menu.md) - [Minty Holiday Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes.md) - [Minty Hot Cocoa Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-hot-cocoa-pancakes.md) - [Holiday Turkey Dinner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-1.md) - [Festive Peppermint Pancake Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-wonderland.md) - [Claymation-Themed Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudolph-cereal.md) - [Seasonal Eggnog Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-eggnog-pancakes.md) - [Winter Weather Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-holiday-menu.md)