# Artisan-Inspired Duck Sandwiches The Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich Has a Premium Profile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seared-duck-breast-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/10/15/heres-where-you-can-score-a-new-arbys-seared-duck-sandwich/) & [arbys](https://arbys.com) The [Arby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-sriracha-pulled-chicken-sandwich) Seared Duck Breast Sandwich has been unveiled as a menu item that celebrates the season of the hunter and is sure to be a hit amongst consumers seeking an artisan-inspired option to enjoy this fall. Set to be available starting on October 20 at a select number of restaurants only, the sandwich is made with a premium duck breast and topped with crispy onions and a smoked cherry sauce. The sandwich will only be available while supplies last and addresses a shift within the fast food industry towards premium food varieties as consumers seek out artisan-quality options over traditional favorites. The Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich maintains a simple yet distinctly flavorful taste profile to help the duck shine with minimal ingredients. Image Credit: Arby’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 13% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Fast Food:** The trend of offering premium food options in the fast food industry is a disruptive innovation opportunity for restaurants to attract consumers seeking artisan-quality options. - **Limited Time Offerings:** Having limited time offerings such as the Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich is a disruptive innovation opportunity for restaurants to create buzz and excitement among their consumers. - **Celebration of Local Ingredients and Seasonal Offerings:** Capitalizing on the celebration of local ingredients and seasonal offerings is a disruptive innovation opportunity for restaurants to cater to consumers' increasing demand for unique, high-quality food options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry has an opportunity to disrupt the traditional model by offering premium and unique food options such as the Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich. - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can capitalize on the trend of celebrating local ingredients and seasonal offerings by offering artisan-inspired options like the Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to cater to consumers' increasing demand for unique and high-quality food options by offering limited time offerings like the Arby's Seared Duck Breast Sandwich. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Fruit Brisket Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-bbq-brisket-sandwich.md) - [Deep Fried Turkey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-turkey-gobbler.md) - [QSR Poutine Dip Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwiches.md) - [Barbecue Bourbon QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbys-bourbon-bbq.md) - [Spicy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-sriracha-pulled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Italian Deli-Inspired QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-dip-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-spicy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Fan-Favorite Brisket Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisket-bacon-beef.md) - [Premium QSR Steakhouse Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-garlic-ribeye-sandwich.md)