# Garlic-Heavy Fast Food Sandwiches McDonald's New Signature Crafted Sandwich is All About Garlic By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-crafted References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a19672362/mcdonalds-garlic-white-cheddar-sandwich/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/garlic-white-cheddar-burger.html) In an effort to continue expanding its more upscale offerings, [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets) has replaced one of the spicy sandwiches from its Signature Crafted lineup and introduced a garlicky new dish. Heavy on both garlic and cheese, the new sandwich is perfect for those who aren't afraid of a little post-meal garlic breath. The Signature Garlic White Cheddar Sandwich is the newest addition to McDonald's Signature Crafted line and replaces the chain's previous Signature Sriracha Sandwich. The garlicky new addition comes with a tasty combination of [garlic aioli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crunch), garlic chips, [white cheddar cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-garlic-combo-pizza), a slice of tomato, lettuce, and the customer's choice of protein. Finally, the whole thing is served on an artisan bun, which is a nice change from the usual sesame. Image Credit: *McDonald's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 19% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Garlic-heavy Fast Food:** Opportunity to develop similar dishes heavy on unique flavors to cater to customers looking for a departure from typical fast food fare. - **Upscale Fast Food Offerings:** Opportunity for fast food chains to expand their offerings and cater to customers seeking more premium options. - **Artisanal Fast Food Buns:** Opportunity for fast food chains to differentiate themselves from competitors by offering unique and higher-quality buns that elevate the overall sandwich experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to continue innovating and differentiating themselves to remain competitive in the market and cater to customer preferences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to cater to changing consumer tastes and preferences for unique and flavorful dining experiences in all segments of the food and beverage industry. - **Artisanal Bakery Industry:** Opportunity to capitalize on the trend of artisanal buns in the fast food industry by supplying high-quality buns to fast food chains and differentiating themselves from traditional bakery products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Fast Food Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Flame-Grilled Roasted Garlic Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-garlic-whopper.md) - [Exclusive Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mcchicken.md) - [Spiced Garlicky Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets.md) - [Elevated Canadian-Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-mushroom-bacon-cheeseburger.md) - [Premium QSR Steakhouse Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-garlic-ribeye-sandwich.md) - [Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-salad-burger.md) - [Cajun-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cajun-ranch-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Melty Mozzarella Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-mozzarella-chicken-sandwich.md)