# Comforting Seasonal Sandwich Combos Woody’s Bar-B-Q is Launching Its Soups on Combos Promotion By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soups-on-combos-promotion References: [fsrmagazine](https://www.fsrmagazine.com/industry-news/woodys-bar-b-q-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-soup-and-sandwich-combos/) & [woodys](https://woodys.com/woodys-bar-b-q-kicks-off-the-holiday-season-with-soups-on-combos/)  [Woody’s Bar-B-Q](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbread-trifecta) is welcoming cooler weather with the launch of its Soups On Combos promotion. Available from participating Woody’s Bar-B-Q locations, the Soups On Combos promotion allows guests to enjoy a comforting sandwich alongside a warm and hearty bowl of soup. The first of the two [soup and sandwich combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-munch-combos) is The Pig ‘N Potato, which pairs the brand's signature Loaded Baked Potato Soup with a classic BLT sandwich made from crispy hickory smoked bacon, cool lettuce, and farm-fresh tomatoes. On the other hand, the new Pepper ‘N Cheddar combo is a cheese lovers dream. This second soup and sandwich combo pairs the rich and creamy new Red Pepper-Gouda Soup with a [crispy grilled cheese sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese) stuffed with Woody’s famous Mac ‘n Cheese. Image Credit: Woody’s Bar-B-Q ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 30% - 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 - **Seasonal Comfort Food:** Businesses can attract customers by introducing warming seasonal food combinations that cater to the desire for comfort during cooler weather. - **Soup-sandwich Combos:** Offering soup and sandwich combos is a strategy that food establishments can use to enhance customer satisfaction through hearty and balanced meal options. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Elevating traditional fast food items with gourmet ingredients, such as Red Pepper-Gouda Soup and signature Mac 'n Cheese, can distinguish brands in a competitive market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Leveraging seasonally themed promotions can improve customer engagement and draw in diners seeking seasonal comfort food experiences. - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual dining venues can capitalize on the trend of combining classic foods with elevated, specialty ingredients to attract a diverse customer base. - **Gourmet Food Products:** The rising demand for gourmet fast food options opens up avenues for the development and marketing of premium, high-quality ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Winter Soup Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potbelly-comfort-in-a-cup.md) - [Farmhouse-Inspired Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatbread-trifecta.md) - [Meaty Macaroni-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokestack-pork-mac-sandwich.md) - [Hearty Premium Beef Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-beef-barley-soup.md) - [Sandwich-Soup Combination Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells.md) - [Cheese-Filled QSR Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Reformulated Soup Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revamped-lineup-of-soups.md) - [Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cubano.md) - [Comforting Savory Potato Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-soup.md)