# Meaty Pizza-Style Flatbreads Panera Has a New Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-09-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sausage-pepperoni-flatbread-pizza References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/09/11/panera-adds-new-sausage-pepperoni-flatbread-pizza/) Panera recently expanded its popular Flatbread Pizza lineup with the debut of a meaty new creation dubbed the Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza. The new option joins the chain's other oven-baked Flatbread Pizzas, which debuted back in October 2020 with the launch of Cheese, Margherita, and Chipotle Chicken & Bacon varieties. Just as the name suggests, the new Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza is a cross between a meat-covered pizza and a crispy flatbread. The tasty new dish starts with a flatbread crust, topped with the brand’s shredded Fontina and mozzarella cheese blend, along with a rich tomato bell pepper sauce. The whole thing is then covered with chicken sausage crumbles and slices of thick-cut pepperoni. The new Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza is now available from participating Panera locations nationwide. Image Credit: Panera ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Expanded Flatbread Pizza Offerings:** There is an opportunity for other fast-food chains to expand on their pizza offerings with more flatbread options to appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Innovative Pizza Toppings:** There is an opportunity for food companies to introduce unique and adventurous pizza toppings, such as exotic meats or vegan options. - **Pizza-fusion Cuisine:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to mix pizza with other culinary influences, such as Asian or African flavors, to create new fusion dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast-food chains can introduce new menu items, such as flatbread pizzas, to appeal to customers looking for more variety in their meals. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop innovative pizza toppings to create new flavor profiles and attract customers who want to try something new. - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can incorporate pizza-fusion cuisine into their menus to offer unique dishes and stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperonicrusted-papadia.md) - [Meaty Cheese Bread Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-cheese-bread.md) - [Bakery Chicken Baguette Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-bread-4.md) - [Cheesy Toasted Baguette Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-baguette-sandwiches.md) - [Extra-Meaty Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-grilled-chicken-and-bacon-pizza.md) - [Extensive Springtime Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-menu.md) - [Bacon-Infused Pizza Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-panada.md) - [Crust-to-Crust Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Pull-Apart Pepperoni-Packed Bread Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-bread.md)