# Meatless Fast Food Patties McDonald's France is Offering a Vegetarian Cheese Sandwich Patty By M | Published 2016-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-patty References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/02/mcdonalds-serves-up-american-inspired-fried-cheese-patty-sandwich-in-france.html) & [mcdonalds](http://www.mcdonalds.ca/ca/en.html) Global fast food chain McDonald's is experimenting with new vegetarian options in France by offering Parisians the opportunity to order a sandwich patty made entirely of cheese in place of traditional beef or chicken. The new item is part of a transition of American takeaway cuisine in the European country. The new sandwich is fittingly titled the Breaded Cheese Sandwich and it is part of the restaurant's winter menu. The dish features a thick cheese patty that is breaded and deep fried to give a crunchy exterior and gooey centre. The sandwich is then topped with lettuce, tomato and sauce and served on a bun as a vegetarian alternative to a meat burger. The dish can also be ordered in a wrap as a healthier version. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetarian Fast Food:** The trend of meatless fast food options continues to rise, providing an opportunity for innovative vegetarian menu items. - **Cheese-based Protein Alternatives:** As consumers become more conscious about their protein sources, cheese is emerging as an alternative to traditional meat options. - **Fast Food Menu Innovation:** Fast food chains are constantly looking for new and innovative menu items to appeal to changing consumer preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** The fast food industry can explore the growing trend of vegetarian and cheese-based protein options for innovative menu ideas. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can explore new product development in cheese-based protein alternatives as consumers look for non-meat sources of protein in their diets. - **Foodservice Industry:** As consumer preferences for meatless options continue to grow, the foodservice industry can cater to this trend by developing innovative and delicious vegetarian menu options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-salad-burger.md) - [Savory QSR Jackfruit Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-meatless-mckroket.md) - [Promotional France-Only QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-france-mcbaguette.md) - [Chromatic QSR Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-vegetable-fries.md) - [Breaded Macaroni Patty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-lover-sandwiches.md) - [Mycoprotein Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-plantbased-burger.md) - [Cheesy Mashed Potato Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-cheese-burger.md) - [Sweet Potato-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcyam.md) - [Collaborative Plant-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcplant-nuggets.md)